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Goa, a small beautiful state on India's West Coast is a former Portuguese Colony that has a rich history. Goa covers about 3,700 square kilometers area having a population of around 1.8 million inhabitants. Goa has a unique mix of Indian and Portuguese cultures and it attracts an estimated 2.5 million of tourists and travellers each year. Goa is quite different when compared to the other states of India. Goa is a place to visit at least once in a lifetime, so don't miss the opportunity and grab huge discounts by booking Goa Tour Packages with us. Goa is home to Hindus as well as Roman Catholics in which around 65% of the inhabitants are Hindus and around 25% Christians. Muslims too prevail in Goa and despite so many religious groups, Goa is considered as one of the most peaceful states in India. The main state language of Goa is Konkani. Other languages in which the inhabitants of this state speak are English, Hindi and Marathi. English and Marathi are used widely in newspapers. Goa is well connected by air and rail from other parts of the country. Over the years, a large number of Catholics have emigrated to major cities such as Mumbai and Pune. Government offices in Goa have a five-day week and Saturdays and Sundays are holidays. Panjim closes early every evening and shops owners to take this siesta break seriously and no business is carried out at this time. Many festivals such as Christmas, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Diwali, Holi, Independence Day, Mahashivratri and other festivals are celebrated vibrantly in the state. Goa is majorly divided into two parts that are North Goa and South Goa. These two parts or districts are further divided into 11 talukas. A popular misconception about Goa is that it is an island but it is not. Some famous cities in Goa include Panaji or Panjim, Margao, Old Goa, Vasco Da Gama and Mapusa. This state is famous for its beaches too and some of the best Goa beaches include Colva, Calangute, Agonda and Dona Paula.
PLACE TO VISIT
BAGA BEACH : Baga beach is in the North Goa and is considered as one of the most popular and best Goa beaches of all the time. There are many shacks, pubs, shops, restaurants, night clubs, food stalls and water sports activities such as banana riding, paddle boarding, surfboarding and speed boats that make this beach as one of the best places to visit in Goa. Some of the top beaches are Anjuna Beach, Candolim Beach, Calangute Beach, Palolem Beach, Cansaulim Beach, Chapora Beach, Majorda Beach, Miramar Beach, Morjim Beach and Vagator Beach.ANJUNA WEDNESDAY MARKET : For all the shopaholics out there, Anjuna Wednesday Market is one of the best places to visit in Goa. With around more than 500 stalls selling handmade jewellery, handicraft items, Kashmiri goods, beautiful bags, attractive clothes and tribal artifacts, this place provides varieties in good price. What adds as the cherry on the cake is the food stalls that offer mouthwatering dishes, bands playing music and making this place livelier and lights that make the market more beautiful.
BASILICA OF BOM JESUS This is one of the most important tourist destinations in Goa and is considered one among the best cultural places to visit in Goa as this Holy Church was constructed in the year 1605. There's a Gallery of Modern Art in the Basilica that attracts several tourists from all over the world.
OZONE CLUB Goa is known for its nightlife and pubs and bars are in tremendous numbers over here. However, one of the best party places to visit in Goa is the Ozone club. It's an upmarket nightclub that has gained significant popularity for being the country's first designer bar. Many lively games and hit music playlist on the dance floor with stunning lights and delicious food, make it one of the best clubs in the state.
LATIN QUARTER A UNESCO Heritage Zone, this place offers tourists to explore the narrow winding lanes and streets, old spectacular buildings, quaint shops, mesmerizing art galleries, stunning restaurants and bakeries to eat good stuff.
GRANDE ISLAND Situated in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Vasco Da Gama, Grande Island is one of the best spectacular places to visit in Goa. There are ferry rides from the mainland and one can indulge in various water sports on this island.
PALOLEM BEACH Palolem is one of the best Goa beaches that are in the South Goa. There is another beautiful beach nearby names Agonda. Both the beaches are hot party destinations and every Saturday at the Neptune Point, Silent Nose Parties are held