Where even the Sun Worship the Sea
Many moods of life....caressed by nature... Silvery sands cascading into turquoise
turbulence.....Waves receding marking the golden beaches with shells. Sun
burnt colonial cottages and white washed chruches standing in mute testimony
to a glorious past. Wondrous cuisine, mouth watering flavours and aromas whiffing
in the air. Beckoning and era bygone. Unveiling the moods of life in an alluring
land.
The Land Of Exotica
Bathed in the warmth, washed in the waves, the sands embalming the spirit
of time Colours of life transforming the bright yellow to a fiery orange and
to a mysterious rust; all merging into a pensive blue. Sheer poetry of life
coming into existence in an amalgamation of celebrations-celebrating the joy
of being in a land that is Goa.
Legancy of a Glorious Past Goa
For centuries Goa has taken in its folds dynasties and religions-Mauryas,
Kadambas, Yadavas, Chalukyas, Dravidians, Aryans and Delhi Sultans.
Each era leaving behind an indelible mark on the sands of Goa. A collage of
the Portuguese architecture, Oriental richness and Imperial grandeur, all
blending into one culture-Goan!
Sun, Sand and Sea
Goa is endowed with a coastline that stretches to almost 100km. Pristine,
palm fronted beaches entice tourists with their inviting azure waters. Though
Calangute, Vagator, Anjuna and Baga beaches are part of the same coastline,
each is different in its natural beauty and temperament. There are a wide
variety of places to stay and eat suiting every budget. The action point has
shifted from Calangute, the paradise of the sixties to the adjacent Baga beach.
Anjuna Beach is famous for its Wednesday flea market and its ability to attract
all kinds of eccentrics and die-hard hippies.
Cruises & Outings
River cruises and other past times. The most popular cruise on the river Mandovi
is Santa Monica. Situated near the typically Goan village of Aldona is a mineral
water.spring of Pomburpa which can be approached by a short cruise. Water
sports facilities are available at Dona Paula, 7 km from Panaji, the state
capital. Dona Paula also offers a magnificent view of the Zauri river estuary
and Mormugao harbor. 60km from Panaji are Dudhsagar falls, plummeting hundreds
of feet, cascading to form one of the richest ecosystems.
Where Life Is A Perpetual Celebration
Three days a year Goa surrenders to the spirit of fun & frolic and celebrates
the Carnival. A Portuguese legacy,Goans celebrate the Carnival with dances,
music, food and festivities and float parades in all the major towns.
Held usually in February, the Carnival exudes the spirit of joie de vivre,
with tourists and locals dancing in the streets. The mixed culture of Goa
is manifest in other festivals too. The dance forms like Kunbi & Mando are
vivid examples of this fusion of Oriental and Western cultures-with predominantly
western music and oriental movements.
Wine & Dine In Goan Style 
Mouth watering Goan dishes to suit every palate-from Chicken Xacuti and Pork
Sorpatel to Prawn Balchao- are a must of every visitor's itinerary. Apart
from the ubiquitous sea food, Goa offers some of the very best of Chinese,
Punjabi, Continental, South Indian, and course, Portuguese restaurants. Cashew
feni and Coconut Palm feni complete the heady experience of dining in Goa.
Appreciated the
world over, drinking Feni is a singularly Goan experience. It is potent, has
a very distinctive aroma, and is an experience not to be missed.
Beaches
Goa have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, dazzling stretches
of golden sand edging the azure expanse of the Arabian Sea. Goan beaches are
magnificent and are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity
and the facilities that are available here. The beaches here have been accepted
as a matter of life, there are exotic cuisine backing the pleasure of have
on sun and sand, and water sports facilities that include from water scooters
to water gliding. To add on you can shake your legs for some time with a glass
of feni and beer, engaged in shopping on the beach side, or have midnight
bonfire on the beach.
