Goa
Goa located in the south west coast of India can be called the tourist paradise. The magnificent beaches, exotic food combined with the unique culture and lifestyle of Goa makes it a place worth visiting in one’s lifetime.
Panaji is the capital of Goa while Vasco Da Gama is the largest city.
 Goa-Beaches TOURIST PLACES:
The coastal areas and the beaches of Goa are the main tourist attractions here in Goa. People come here both in winter as well as in the summer time for their vacations. Foreign tourist come to Goa mainly during the winter to experience the climate here while Indian tourist mainly visit during the summertime. Apart from the excellent beaches, splendid temples and churches are sprinkled all over this state which makes it an excellent tourist destination.
The Bom Jesus Basilica and the Churches and the Convents of Old Goa are the two world heritage sites of Goa.
In Velhas Coquistas one can witness the Goa- Portuguese style architecture. The famous forts in Goa are: Tiracol, Chapora, Coriuem, Aquada, Gaspar Dias and Cobo de Rama.
HOTELS:
Park Hyatt Goa Resort And Spa
Shangrila Beach Hotel
Ginger Hotel Goa
Varca Beach Resort
Goa Marriott Resort
The RETREAT by Zuri
Nanutel
SHOPPING:
Anjuna Market: This is a famous market in Goa held between the rocky beaches of Anjuna and the fallow rice paddies every Wednesday.
Calangute Market Square: this is only 9 km from the Goan capital, Panaji.
Mapusa Market: this market is only 13 km from Panaji.
Baga Beach: this market is 10 km from Mapusa.
HOW TO REACH THERE:
Air:
The only airport in Goa is the Dabolim airport which has both domestic as well as international flights. It connects to all major Indian cities and also to major cities in the middle east, Europe and also to Russia.
Railways:
Goa is well connected to a number of cities and towns. It has two rail lines which also connects Hubli in Karnataka.
Roads:
There are private as well as state run buses plying within Goa. It connects all major places in Goa and also some places outside the state.
Sea:
Since it is a coastal state it is connected by sea to a chiefly Mumbai. There are cargo ships running between these two places.
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