Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Tour Guide: Goa

If you want to reach a fun fillied destination with your family or friends then I think Goa is the best destination for you. It hasbeaches which are fantastic. I am always a Sea Lover. Goa is a mixture of culture, heritage and adventure.Kids even enjoy Goa  a lot. They can play with sands and enjoy bathing in the sea.
Goa is a lso a perfect destination for Honeymoon couples. The River cruise may be another exciting thing. Goa is for all who love fun and love life! So, go Goa...

How to reach there and the best time to visit:

Goa is well connected by Air, Road and Rail transport from important cities in India. Regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai connect Goa through Dabolim Airport. One can drive down to Goa from Mumbai, Bangalore or Pune. Indian and Konkan Railway run regular trains from different cities in India to Goa through Margao and Vasco-da-Gama railway stations.

Best time to visit Goa is September to March.


KID's activities in Goa: 

1. Let them enjoy a boat ride.
2. Build sand castles with them.
3. Take them for Dolphin watch and water sport.
4. They can enjoy bath in the Sea.
5. River cruise is another good option.

Beaches in Goa:

North Goa:

1. Sinquerim-It is  abusy beach with lots of water sport options.
2. Candolim- It is a peaceful beach to have some quite and peaceful time.
3. Calangute- Itis one of the most busiest beach in Goa. There are water scooters, Banana rides, parasailing and boat rides that can be taken there.
4. Baga- This is a very clean beach where you can see fishermen catching fishes.
5. Vagator- It is a very beautiful beach covered with red cliffs and coconut trees.

South Goa:

1. Colva- It is just 6 km from Margao. this beach is covered with coconut and palm trees. It is surely a must see beach.
2. Benaulim- this beach is  apoint of tourist attraction as well as for the locals. You can see here the traditional bull fighting from the month of early October to late May.
3. varca- It is called Lovers paradise. It is a very quiet beach with white sands.
4. Bogmalo- it was initially a fishing village which has now turned to a beach.
5. Palolem- i feel this is the most beautiful beach in South Goa. A night walk is this beach is surely going to be an unforgotable experience in your life.

Places to see in Old Goa:

1. Se Cathedral.
2. Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
3.Archaeological Museum.
4.Basilica of Bom Jesus.

Forts in Goa:

1. Chapora Fort.
2. Aguada Fort.
3. Cabo Fort.
4. Mormugao Fort.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa:

1. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.
2. Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.
3. Mahadei Wildlife Sanctuary.

Shopping and Nightlife in Goa:

In Candolim, you must visit Rust, a lifestyle store that has studio pottery to furniture to conversation pieces. But what not to be missed is Rust’s incredible chocolaterie. 10 Down­ing Street  is a club and pub, next to Taj Holiday Village. Geoffrey’s pub plays eighties music at softer volumes.

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