Goa is one of the most significant states in India. It is a part of Western Ghats and is a state with diverse land. Meanwhile, it is perhaps the most well-known tourist destination in India and is home to a mass of tourist attractions. Visit the state and its destination for a fun holiday. For accommodation choose one from the best hotels in Goa.
Goa is a state located on India’s west coast, and is mostly recognized as the hottest and most happening tourist destination in India. Home to diverse land and surrounded by significant states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, Goa is the geographical land where Indian mainland meets the Arabian Sea. It is a part of the Western Ghats and has rich flora and fauna. Plus, the state is the smallest state in India by area. Meanwhile, it is also one of the wealthiest states in the country as it records a GDP which is two and half times the GDP of the country as a whole. The state was ranked amongst the top places having the best quality of life in India. Plus, it was also ranked as the best placed state in the country.
Meanwhile, on the historic front, Goa remained under the Portuguese governance for about 450 years. They came to the state as merchants. However, it didn’t took much time for them to gain control over the region. Not only the Portuguese took over the state, but they also colonized the state to a large extent. Presently there exists a city called Margo in Goa where still exist the old remnants and testaments from the Portuguese era. There are old churches, bungalows, cemeteries, and market streets, which still ooze the irresistible charm of old world.
Note that, during the time period when the Portuguese ruled the state, they built several significant, beautiful churches, monuments, and other structures. These include: the printing press installed in St. Paul’s College, which is the first printing press established in Asia; Goa’s first medical school; The Se Cathedra, Bom Jesus Basilica, and the churches and convents located in Old Goa.
Panjim or Panji is the capital of Goa. It is the most developed city in the state and is sufficiently equipped with every basic as well as luxury amenities, pleasures of modernization. In addition to Panji, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa, Ponda, and Mormugao are the major cities in the state. Vasco da Gama, often referred as Vasco is the largest city in the state. It is situated in South Goa and is a popular tourist destination. Plus, it is also composed of some of the best hotels in Goa.
Meanwhile, Goa’s major percentage of revenue comes from tourism. Tourism and the state go together. It is ranked the top tourist destination receiving the most number of tourists. During the peak tourism season that is between October to March thousands of backpackers, beach lovers, party enthusiasts, and leisure travellers etc. flock to the state. Thus, making the total people count almost double the total population of Goa.
The most popular places to visit in Goa include: Wax Museum, Goa State Museum, Naval Aviation Museum, Miramar, Anjuna Beach, Baga Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Candolim Beach, Bom Jesus Basilica, and the old streets of Old Goa. Also don’t forget to visit the flea markets of the state, they are best places to buy interesting souvenirs. Anjuna Flea Market and Mapusa Friday Market are two of the hottest shopping destinations in Goa. Good thing is that there exist number of good 4 Star hotels in Goa in the vicinity. Thus, making it convenient to easily access the markets and other attractions nearby.