Monday, March 29, 2010

go!go! GOA

Nestled between the states Karnataka and Maharashtra is the smallest state of India named Goa. Though Goa is small in terms of land area, Goa may be considered as one of the most attractive tourist destination in India. Why do a lot of tourists flock to Goa throughout the year? First and foremost, Goa is known for its picturesque beaches about 40 in total and some of them truly provide the peace and serenity that one would crave for, far from the madding crowd of a city life. Secondly, Goa also has a variety of old churches, colonial houses, historical Cathedrals, forts and classic buildings that make the tour of Goa quite an experience.

Goa's local cuisine is also something that you should not miss as dishes made by Goans are delectable and delicious. What makes Goan cuisine mouth watering is the fact that it is a mix of Konkani, Portuguese South Indian and British cuisines influence. The usual ingredients that Goans use are coconut, fish, and rice. Tourists can enjoy amazing Goan salads, curries, and soups among others. Since Goa has a tropical climate, people get to enjoy their trip to Goa in almost every month of the year. Most tourists also love the fact that it is neither too cold nor too hot in Goa, which makes almost every kind of tourist activity such as swimming and Sun bathing in Goa possible.

Goa is a perfect place for night parties and night life as a whole with some of best night clubs situated across popular beaches.Tito's nightclub which is one of the famous night clubs in Goa and is right across the baga beach. Being a popular tourist destination Goa has a lot of hotels and guesthouses that offer among the best accommodations in the world. During low season, tourists have the luxury of booking a room upon arrival, but during peak season, it is mandatory to make reservations at least a month in advance. Almost every beach in Goa has a beach resort and tourists have the option of choosing from a huge list based on their budget and availability. Some of the big names in hotels such as Taj, Holiday Inn and Marriott are across the beach and that makes it even more attractive as tourists can enjoy the serenity of beach with the luxuries the hotels have to offer.

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