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Goa Holidays

Goa, the smallest of the Indian states, lieshave small restaurants that supply soft
on the west coast of India. It is one ofdrinks, beer, and snacks. Generally
India's major tourist destinations; over aaccommodation near the beaches is available.
million tourists, mostly from abroad, visitAt some of these beaches loungers and
Goa annually. This state with an area of aumbrellas as well as water scooters and other
little over 3000 sq. km. enjoys a coastlinewater sports facilities are available. At
of more than 100 km. Its western flank, theBaga beach Dolphin Rides are quite popular
coastline, opens on to the Arabian Sea and onamong tourists; a boat takes you into the sea
its  eastern  flank  is  a  mountain  range.to areas where you can see dolphins gliding
along.
Visitors are attracted by the lush hills,
beaches, cool turquoise blue water andNature  and  Wildlife
coconut groves of sunny Goa. The mystique of
India with its fabric of many religions,Goa has been very conscious of its ecology
diverse languages, and above all its livelyand nature. It has a number of wildlife
spirit and its warm, friendly people attractsanctuaries and bird sanctuaries. In southern
people  the  world  over.Goa, Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary is the
largest wildlife preserve where you see herds
Climateof deer, Indian bison and black panthers.
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the
Except for the period June to August when Goanorthern part of Goa. This is a small
is lashed by heavy rains; for the rest of thepreserve where you see the Indian bison,
year Goa is warm and humid with temperaturejackal, black-faced langur, wild boar and
ranging between 28°-33° C. (averagedifferent  species  of  deer.
maximum temps). The months between November
and  February  are  usually  dry.Famous Dudhsagar Waterfalls are in the
eastern part of Goa. Here water in large
Peopleamounts falls from the height of hundreds
feet; this is a picturesque sight which is
Open and fun loving, Goans have a passion forvery popular with nature lovers, hikers and
music and dance. Virtually every restauranttrekkers.
or bar boasts a live band, even if it's no
more than a single Spanish guitar! They haveChurches
an enviable laid-back lifestyle. Goan cuisine
is an inspired marriage of local Konkani foodCatholic religion has strong roots in India
style and Portuguese food style; it comprisesand there are many Christian churches in Goa
of fiery curries and stews using beef, porkthat are famous. To name a few: the 16th
and fish with generous use of cocoanut in it.century Basilica of Bom Jesus has the
Most restaurants serve local specialties asembalmed mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier
well as other Indian regional cuisines. Youenshrined in a silver casket here since 1553;
can get authentic international cuisines init is famous among Catholics of the world and
large  hotels  and  restaurants.both Christians and Hindus come to pay homage
here. Cathedral of St. Catherine, which has
Beachesan 80m long aisle and 14 altars is the
largest  church  in  Asia,.
Goa has numerous golden sand beaches along
its 105 km long coastline. These golden sandTourist  Accommodation
beaches are free of urban pollution and
provide relaxation and tranquility. Most ofThere are many 4 & 5 star hotels in various
the beaches like Dona Paula, Caranzalem,cities of Goa. Apart from that many modest
Calangute, Candolim, Sinquerim, Baga, etc.hotels cater to the backpackers and hikers.



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