A Tour To Goa India

The word Goa or Gomantak means land of the Gods is also known as Aparant or Shurparak is spread between the Sahyadri mountains and Sindhusagar. The history of the sacred land of Gomantak is well described in Sahyadri Khand of Skandha Purana, the ancient text of Hindu religion. Since then various dynasties have ruled Goa like Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani, Muslims and most famously the Portuguese. This land was liberated by the Indian Army on December 19, 1961 from the Portuguese and became Union Territory of India along with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred statehood and became the one of 28th states of the Indian Republic.

Major Tourist Attraction
Besides its natural beauty, Goa is full of major rivers like Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona; wildlife sanctuaries like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem Wildlife Sanctuary which lie in the eastern forested hilly areas of the state. Travelers to Goa love the laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the people. Goa is famous for Beach Tourism which offers multiple options for beach lover. Some of the famous beaches are Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim, Miramar are located in the North of Goa while Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and Palolem are located in the south. Some other tourist attractions are as:

Fort Aguada
Fort Aguada is famous for lighthouse and structures built by the Portuguese rulers.

Dudhsagar Waterfall
These exotic waterfalls are major attraction of tourists located in the Western Ghats is truly breathtaking, particularly when the falls are at their fullest after the monsoon rains.

Churches of Goa
The famous and magnificent churches of Goa are largely a legacy of Portuguese colonization. Some famous churches of tourist attractions are Se Cathedral Church, Ruins of Church of St. Augustine, The Church of St. Anne, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Reis Magos Church, St. Cajetan Church, Church of St. Francis of Assissi, Church of St Paul and Church of Mary Immaculate Conception etc.

Temples of Goa
Goa has a number of Hindu temples like Shri Nagesh Maharudra Temple, Shri Anantha Temple, Shri Chandreshwar Temple, Devaki-Krishna Temple, Shri Ganesha Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple, Shri Mangesha Temple, and the Shanta Durga Temple.
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Rivers of Goa
The rivers of Goa like Terekhol, Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona formed the island of waterways enhance its beauty and romance abounds in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and lobsters. Even the capital of Goa i.e Panaji is situated on the Mandovi River.

Cuisine of Goa
Cuisine of Goa is a blend of different cultures endures over many centuries. Goa food means the famous fish, curry, rice and feni package. Seafood such as prawns, lobsters, crabs, pomfrets, clams, ladyfish, mussels, and oysters are used to make a variety of curries, fries, soups and pickles. Besides fresh seafood, dried and salted fish dishes are also available.

Season to visit
The weather gets fairly hot around May and by the end of June, Goa receives the full blast of the Indian monsoon with sudden downpours and tropical thunderstorms. However, during the monsoon Goa is probably the most sought-after tourist destination with greenery sprouting all around.