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Goa, on the west coast of India is a land of swaying palms, miles of golden sands, lush greenery, an incredible cultural heritage, magnificent churches, temples and monuments and a unique cultural synthesis of the east and west.
Though Goa is the smallest state of India in terms of geographical area, it commands almost a monopoly over the inflow of tourists in India. It is located on the western coast of India which is also known as the Konkan coast. It is surrounded by the state of Maharashtra on the north, Karnataka on the east and south and the Arabian Sea on its west. The capital city of Goa is known as Panaji or Panjim and the largest city in Goa is Vasco-da-Gama.
Goa is truly the hub of tourism in India and provides international standards of holidaying. To promote tourism and increase the inflow of tourists, the state has maintained world class beaches and other tourist attractions. On one hand you will find casinos at par with those at Las Vegas and on the other hand you will find ancient churches that provide the perfect picture of the deep religious faiths of the Goans.
| Area : | 3,702 Sq. KM |
| Altitude : | Sea level to 1022 Mts. |
| Temperature : | Summer Max: 33 Deg. C. Min: 26 Deg. C. Winter Max: 31 Deg. C. Min: 20 Deg.C. |
| Capital City: | Panaji / Panjim |
| Rainfall : | 350 Cms. (June to September). |
| STD Code : | 0832 (95-832 from Mumbai). |
| Languages : | Konkani, Marathi, English & Hindi |
| Best Time to Visit: | October to March |
| Major Religions: | Hinduism, Christianity and Islam |
| Main Attractions: | Beaches, Churches, Old Ruins, Flea Markets and the Cuisine |
Though Goa is the smallest state of India in terms of geographical area, it commands almost a monopoly over the inflow of tourists in India. It is located on the western coast of India which is also known as the Konkan coast. It is surrounded by the state of Maharashtra on the north, Karnataka on the east and south and the Arabian Sea on its west. The capital city of Goa is known as Panaji or Panjim and the largest city in Goa is Vasco-da-Gama.
Goa is truly the hub of tourism in India and provides international standards of holidaying. To promote tourism and increase the inflow of tourists, the state has maintained world class beaches and other tourist attractions. On one hand you will find casinos at par with those at Las Vegas and on the other hand you will find ancient churches that provide the perfect picture of the deep religious faiths of the Goans.
Enconced on the slopes of the Western ghats (Sahyadri ranges) Goa is bounded on the North by Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, on the East by Belgaum, on the South by Karwar district of Karnataka and on the West by Arabian Sea.
Its rivers, Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona, which are navigable throughout the year, have their origin in the Sahyadri ranges and flow westward into the Arabian Sea. 60 kms. away, breaking the long coastline covering a length of 105 kms. into enchanting esturies and bays which mark off idyllic palm-fringed beaches like Arambol, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga and Calangute in North Goa and Colva, Betul and Palolem in South Goa.
India Travel Plus.com brings you a complete travel info guide on Goa beaches, beach resorts, beach tours, water sports and culture of Goa with offers of exclusive tour packages to premier beach holiday destinations of Goa.
Its rivers, Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona, which are navigable throughout the year, have their origin in the Sahyadri ranges and flow westward into the Arabian Sea. 60 kms. away, breaking the long coastline covering a length of 105 kms. into enchanting esturies and bays which mark off idyllic palm-fringed beaches like Arambol, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga and Calangute in North Goa and Colva, Betul and Palolem in South Goa.
India Travel Plus.com brings you a complete travel info guide on Goa beaches, beach resorts, beach tours, water sports and culture of Goa with offers of exclusive tour packages to premier beach holiday destinations of Goa.
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