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Goa
Goa, this former Portuguese colony is now a state in the
Western region of India . When you believe Goa, you
visualise a myriad of civilizations, an sweep of both
crowded and beaches, lipsmacking nutrient, electronic music
and beach political parties and above all, complete
relaxation. Tourers from India and abroad, flock to this
quaint state ages one shot and more so for their Noel and
New Ages jubilations. In a goal like this, new friends are
made, romantic narrations emerge and the past is explored,
with many ever standing facets of Goan civilization and
architecture .
History of Goa
Goa was coveted and ruled by a great number of Indian
kingdoms and dynasties from the 4th century onwards. The
first kingdom to rule Goa and Konkan were Bhojas, who
were the feudatories of Ashoka in 4th and 5th centuries AD.
The city of Chandrapur (present Chandor) was founded by
Prince Chandraditya, son of Chalukya King Pulakesin from 566
to 597 A.D. after this, Goa was ruled consecutively by
Silahara Dynasty, Kadamba Danasty, and finally Hoysalas from
1022 to 1342 A.D.
Attraction in Goa
Goa Beaches: Tour to Goa is a visit to paradise, that
is embedded between the seas and the lush forested hills,
offering glittering sands, swaying coconut palms, and ultra
fresh variety of seafood.It makes goa the best place
for spending the New year. Beaches of goa are some of
the perfect places to live every moment of one’s life in
pure bliss & happiness.
Goa Se Cathedral Church: Packages for Goa take you on
a tour to Se Cathedral, which is dedicated to St. Catherine.
The Cross of Miracles, placed in this cathedral in Goa,
attracts lot of people. It seems the people of Goa had a
vision of Christ on this cross and the rock on which it was
found was said to spout water. Today, the cross in Goa is
slowly growing.
Wildlife in Goa: Go on a tour to see the wildlife in
Goa with India Profile, and see the most exotic animals and
birds. Click pictures of the Golden Backed Woodpecker, and
the Common Grey Hornbill, or follow the flight of a Yellow
Bulbul, the state bird of Goa. Listen to the roar of the
panther, or watch the crocodiles laze under the sun by the
riverbanks.
Temples of Goa: Goa has a number of Hindu temples
that have historical significance. Temples worth visiting
are the Shri Mangesha Temple, the Shanta Durga Temple, the
Shri Ganesha Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple, and the Shri
Nagesh Maharudra Temple, Shri Anantha Temple, Shri
Chandreshwar Temple and Devaki-Krishna Temple.
How to Reach
By Air - The Dabolim airport which is situated at a
distance of 30 kms from the Panjim receives both domestic as
well as international flights.
By Rail - Margao is the most important railway
station in Goa that is connected to major places in the
region like Mumbai and Mangalore.
By Road - Roads link Goa to Ahmedabad, Aurangabad,
Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune.
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