Goa Tour

About Goa

Goa is a holiday paradise or lets say "the beach capital". The Goa coastline is heaven on Earth for swimmers, anglers, water sports buffs like sailing, para sailing, wind surfing and sunbathers. Goa has its fair share of festivals. On one hand the Goans celebrate the Carnival and Shigmo as festivals of joy and Shivaratri is one of austerity and penance.The dance parties on the beaches and the carnivals and festivals in Goa provide many occasions for party lovers to dance and have fun to their hearts content.

Goa is one of the smallest states of India, comprises a mainland district on the country's western coast and an offshore island, it is located 250 miles (400 kilometres) south of Bombay. It is sand witched by the states of Maharashtra on the north and Karnataka on the east and south and by the Arabian Sea on the west. The total area is 1,429 square miles (3,702 square kilometres). Formerly Goa was a Portuguese possession. It was annexed by India in 1962 and attained statehood in 1987. Panaji (Panjim) is the state's capital,
and Vasco-da-Gama (Vasco) its largest city. The most historic city is Margao which is second largest and with the Portuguese style of culture. (Portuguese merchants first landed in Goa in the 15th century, and annexed it soon after. The Portuguese colony existed for about 450 years (one of the longest held colonial possessions in the world), until it was taken over by India in 1961. Internationally renowned for its beaches, Goa is visited by hundreds of thousands of foreign and domestic tourists each year, and has become one of the most popular holiday destinations for world travellers. Besides beaches, Goa is also known for its world heritage architecture including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, also one of the biggest Christian pilgrimage sites in Asia. Goa also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which are classified as a biodiversity hotspot. Sitting snugly between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea it cuts a pretty picture with the thick growth of cashew nut and jackfruit grooves and the coconut and palm trees fringing the golden sun-drenched beaches of Goa. The magnetic scenic beauty is complementary to the historical edifices and its dual cultural traditions, the Latin fusing with the Indian resulting in the unique Goan culture.

Attraction Highlight near Goa
Gokarna = = About sixty km south of the southern border of Goa is Gokarna. The village itself is one of the most holy Hindu sites in South India , but it’s the beautiful, near-deserted beaches that have drawn travelers over the years-many of the ex-Goa hippes escaping the hype! Gokarna attracts a potpourri of Hindu pilgrims, Sanskrit scholars and hippies, as well as travelers seeking a mellow beach. Travellers have been drifting into Gokarna for years now, lured by stories of beaches that rival anything Goa has to offer. The closest decent stretch of sand, and the first of four near-perfect beaches, is Kudle Beach, a 20- minute walk to the south of the village. To reach it, follow the footpath that beings on the southern side of the Ganapati Temple and heads southward. At the southern end of Kudle a track climbs over the next headland and a further 20-minute walk brings you to Om Beach, which has handful of chai shops and shacks. The other beaches-Half-Moon and Paradise-are a series of 30-minute walks to the south, each one more isolated. More +++
JOG FALLS == Jog Falls are the highest in India , but unfortunately they don’t live up to their former glory; the Linganamakki Dam further up the Sharavati. River limits the water flow. The tallest of the four falls is the Rajs, which drops 293m. The spectacular countryside here is perfect for gentle hiking. The bottom of the falls is accessible via the 1200-plus steps that start close to the bus stand; beware of leeches during the wet season. More +++
Hampi = = The ruins of Vijayanagar, near the village of Hampi , are some of the most fascinating in India . They are set in a strange and sublime boulder-strewn landscape that resonates with a magical air. Once the capital of one of the largest Hindu cupires in India history, Vijayanagar was founded by the Telugu princes in 1336 and hit the peak of its power in the 16 th century. With a population of about 500,000, the empire controlled the regional spice trade and cotton industry, and its busy bazaars were centres of international commerce. The empire came to a sudden end in 1565 when the city was ransacked by a confederacy of Deccan sultanates. It’s a 2km walk on a track from the Achyutaraya Temple , but most people get to it from the Hampi Bazaar-Kamalapuram road. Within various enclosures here are the rest of Hampi’s major attractions, including the Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables. The former is a delicately designed pavilion in a walled compound known as the Zenana Enclosure. It’s an amazing synthesis of Hindu and Islamic styles and it gets its name from the lotus bud carved tinthe centre of the domed and vaulted ceiling. The Elephant Stables is a grand building with domed chambers, where the state elephants once resided. Further south is the Royal Centre area, with its warious temples and elaborate water-works, plus the Underground Virupaksha Temple and the impressive Queen’s Bath. More +++
Goa Beach == As Goa is capital of Beach there are number of beach which attract you. The Calangute Beach is aptly referred to as the queen of the beaches and happens to be one of the most popular beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa. The swaying palm tress and the picturesque saltpans add to the beauty of nature on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Similarly Colva beach is the pride of Salcette and the only rival to Calangute in its scenic splendour. Here, sand, sea and the sky blend in enchanting harmony. It is about 6 kms from Margao town. In addition to these Miramar beach a lovely golden beach of soft girdled with palms facing the sea. It is the nearest beach to Panjim. Mi ram ar Beach also known as Gaspar Dias is a lovely golden beach of soft sand griddled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea , where River Mandovi meets the Arabian Sea and a thick grove of shady palms form .... More +++
Water Sporting in Goa = = Calangute Beach and near to baga beach water sporting is perfect area.The Goa coastline is heaven on Earth for swimmers, anglers, water sports buffs like sailing, para sailing, wind surfing and sunbathers.
Days Price Attractions Seasonal 7 days 1000$ Enjoying over beach / Water sports / Club Dec-Jan-Feb every year 15 days 1500$ Enjoying over beach/ Water sports/ Sightseeing / Club / wildlife Parks 30 days 2500$ Enjoying over beach/ Water sports/ Club / wildlife Parks / Gokarna 3 months 6500$ Enjoying over beach/ Water sports/ Sightseeing / Club / wildlife Parks / Gokarna / Hampi / Jog Falls /Vanaras Note: Day to day itinerary will be given once after your enquiry.