Goa

Goa is a small state on the West coast of India. It was under Portuguese control till 1961. It has beautiful beaches, colonial buildings, magnificent rivers and more importantly mouthwatering sea food that is served in hotels. The beaches  offer the best water sport activities. You can engage yourself and indulge in adventure activities.

It is the most sought after beach destination not only from Indians but also from international tourists. The nightlife with well stocked bars that serves both local and international liquor attracts more tourists than any other destination in India.

It has maximum forest cover both in the public sector and the private sector. It boasts of the World Heritage site in Basillica of Bom Jesus. The temples are also equally beautiful.

Goa weather

It experiences summer between March and June during which the average maximum temperature reaches 35’C and the minimum temperature ranges between 22’C-25’C. The climate will be hot and humid. The monsoon months from June to September receives heavy rainfall with average maximum temperature ranging between 27’C and 29’C.. The winter months between November and March the average maximum temperature would be between 30’C-32’C. The average minimum temperature would be between 15’C-18’C.

Best time to visit Goa

It experience a mild and pleasant climate during winter months of November and March. The weather is ideal for sightseeing and enjoy the beach and engage in the beach activities and water sports. The annual carnival of King Momo is held in the month of February.

How to reach Goa

It is well connected by road, train and air.

By road- It is 560 km from Bangalore,  585 km from Mumbai and 635 km from Hyderabad.
By train -It has well connected train route being on the Konkan railway line. There are number of trains running from Mumbai, Kochi, Mangalore, and so from Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.
By air- It is well connected by flight to major cities of India. There are a number of direct flights from Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai.

Places to visit in Goa

The state is divided into North Goa and South Goa from the sightseeing angle. North Goa has beautiful beaches, authentic Goa cuisine shops and malls Where as South Goa with beautiful resorts and private beaches is less explored.

Places to visit in North Goa

Fort Aguada and Aguada Light house
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Baga Beach,
The church of Our Lady of immaculate Conception,
Mangeshi Temple,
Goa state Museum,
Dona Paula,
Panjim City,
Calangute Beach,
Candolim Beach,
Anjuna Beach and Anjuna Flea Market,
Vagator Beach,
Chapora Fort,
Arambol Beach

Places to visit in South Goa

Palolem Beach,
Dudhsagar water falls,
Colva Beach,
Agonda Beach,
Bogmalo Beach,
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary,,