Goa "the Miami of India" has a perfect way of enjoying nature with water based recreations and carnivals. Goa is the perfect place to unwind without having second thoughts or any hiccups in one’s budget. The town has a unique history that takes over a different culture contrary to the several tourist spots of the country. It is the “Pearl of Orient” that presents perfect natural beauty. It is recognized for its loud and exotic culture. It is one of the most amazing and interesting beach destinations all over the world. It has become one of the 1st few destinations that have seen tourists pouring in from all over the globe. It is an interesting and exciting place at the same time. It is one of the tiniest states that a tourists needs to enjoy and take in along with its beauty.

Places to Visit/See

Goa is filled with beaches, markets, churches and a series of destinations that suit a tourist’s needs. Beaches like the Anjuna baga, the Calangute with a range of shacks and pubs are always filled with tourists. The city has its famous Saturday night market where all the stalls are laid out for people to shop and eat at the same time. Goa has several ancient churches tourists explore for its beauty and magnificence. The Dudhsagar waterfalls are also called the milky white waterfalls of Goa. It is a majestic site to see as it presents silver sheets of water splashing against the rocks. This waterfall is the better half of the Mandovi River. The waterfalls bring out Goa’s beauty and essence. The basilica of Bom Jesus is one of the sacred churches where people pay their respect to St Francis Xavier. The Calangute beach is by far one of the biggest beaches in the northern part of Goa. It was discovered by a group of Hippies. It has kinds of sports like parasailing and a few water sports. The beaches have a range of shacks, lounges and restaurants that offer exotic rich continental food. Apart from all the beaches and food, people have bought all kinds of jewellery and slippers.

How to Reach

Bus: There are a number of routes from a large number of cities. A lot of the traffic comes from Bombay and Pune. There has been an increase in demand for the buses and trains from Mangalore, Bangalore and New Delhi. There are overnight buses from Mumbai to Goa with an alternate option of travelling by train or flying by air.

Train: The Indian railways have direct train services from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Mangalore, Kochi, Kolkata, Thiruvanantapuram, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Air: Goa has an airport at Dabolim in Vasco. There are a few airlines that fly directly to Goa and via Mumbai. There are several domestic airlines that travel to Goa on a daily basis from Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Jaipur, Ahmadabad, Kozhikode (Calicut).