Goa is the smallest state in terms of area. It is located on the west coast of India in the region known as the Konkan. Goa is an attractive and a great tourist destination. Goa is famous for its sandy beaches that attracts a lot o tourists mostly at the Calangute beach, the Baga beach, the Anjuna beach, the Dona Paula beach to name a few. Goa in rich in flora and fauna. It is known as bio diversity hotspot.
Goa is popularly known as the ‘Rome of the East’, ‘tourist paradise’ and ‘pearl of the orient’. Goa is much more than beaches and seas. It is a soul which depicts its history, rich culture and beautiful natural sceneries. It is the honeymoon spot and travellers from around globe come here. Among the temples of Goa, the Saraswati temple is famous among the Goan localites. Besides this the Shanta Durga temple, the Ganpati temple are also important places to visit. The most famous churches in Goa are Basilica of Born Jesus, St. Francis of Assini of Rosary, Goa Se Cathedral which is dedicated to St. Catherine etc.
The Goa carnival is one ocassion which one should visit. It is for five days and people tend to forget their sorrows and enjoy to the fullest during the carnival. People just eat and drink and be merry for those five days. Not to forget, cheap and affordable shopping in Goa is a major tourist attraction. Jet sking and paragliding are also not meant to be missed if you land in Goa. People of Goa are also friendly and full of warmth. A trip to this Indian Paradise can be a trip for lifetime for anyone.
The best way to visit this sparkling state of Goa is by air. Airlines namely Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Indian Airlines, Air India, Spice Jet, Air Deccan, Go Air, Indigo fly regularly to Goa.
