Goa is one of the holiday paradises of the tourists. People from different parts of the world come down for an exotic tour to Goa. In fact Goa tourism has become one of the major sources of revenue. Goa is the smallest state of India. Goa is situated at the western coast of India. The neighboring states of Goa are Maharashtra and Karnataka. The capital of Goa is Panaji.
The major attraction of Goa is the pristine beaches. Both domestic and international tourists visit the beaches of Goa. The inhabitants of Goa boast of the world heritage architecture. Goa has also earned popularity for the temples. Goa is also one of the famous pilgrimage sites in Asia. Basilica of Bom Jesus is situated in Goa.
The places of interest in Goa are Panaji, Vasco Da Gama, Margoa, Ponda, Mapusa and a lot more. There are a number of crowd towns in Goa. There are about 350 villages. Panaji is at a distance of 30 Kilometers from the Vasco da Gama. There are different modes of transportation provided by the authorities by means of which you can easily commute the places nearby. The two major beaches in the region are Dona Paula and Miramar Beach. Dona Paulo is the place where a number of Bollywood movies have been shot. The scenic view of Goa beaches will enthrall the tourists. Miramar Beach is the golden beach. You can try out the food near the beaches. The favorite among the tourists are Goan origin and Middle-east shwarma-based dishes.
Vasco da Gama is famous for the Bogmalo beaches. The beach is near the airport. The place is famous for the “Japanese Garden”. Velsao is yet another beach.
The state is served by Dabolim International Airport. The major flights connecting Goa to the neighboring states are Jet Airways, Air India, Sahara Airlines and Kuwait Airways. You can commute to the nearby places by driving.
A number of hotels have been established owing to the upsurge of tourists. The hotels are par with the international standard. Some of the cutting-edge modern amenities are provided to the guests.
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