A travel holiday in Goa is like finally living 
your dream! For Goa is the perfect tourist destination that is an internationally recognized haven for tourists from all over India as well as abroad. Travel in Goa is a multi faceted and versatile experience that lets you indulge in a variety of activities that will have you in raptures of delight! From relaxing quietly by the seaside with your favorite book to trying out the wildly exhilarating sport of bungee jumping, in Goa you can do it all! All you need to dream your biggest dream holiday, and Goa will serve it to you, garnished with beautiful palm fringed beaches and wonder-blue seas! It is no wonder then Goa is fast becoming the ultimate travel destination for tourists raring to get away from their routine life and let themselves loose!
Goa is the smallest state in India that was also the last bastion of colonialism in the Indian sub-continent. It was under Portuguese possession till as recently as 1961. It was conferred statehood and Daman and Diu was made a separate union territory by the Indian Government in 1987.
Goa is, of course, most famous for its beaches. Indian as well as foreign tourists, travel from around the world and flock here every year to enjoy the sun, sand and beach parties. Tourist package tours and travel tours have become increasingly popular and there are more and more charter flights being booked from Europe to Goa. But besides the beaches and their markets, the other outstanding feature of Goa that make it such a well-loved travel destination is the all-embracing and cheerful Goan hospitality. The Goan community is a naturally warm and vibrant one that likes to set its own pace in life. The people are intrinsically carefree and no one can hurry them on their way. They sing and dance untouched by the rat race and blithely merry make their way through life. Just a brush with these bohemian people and a little bit of the pixie dust rubs off on your life. Long after you have returned to your reality, carefree memories will bring you a smile.
Travel in Goa is an enjoyable, comfortable and convenient experience that has become increasingly easy with the increase of tourism here. Travel and tour facilities are well developed and the markets are well equipped with all the possible items of tourist needs. The infinitely cosmopolitan atmosphere makes it easy for persons of all nationality to fit in and feel at home. Add to that the bonhomie and camaraderie of the locals and you have a truly utopian set up where everyone is present with the single minded intention of enjoying!
So the next time you want to take a break and get a real taste of adventure and fun in your life, think Goa! This almost pagan paradise with its rave parties and midnight revelry will get you addicted and craving for more
Agonda Beach
The Agonda beach is a small, picturesque and secluded beach 37 Kms
from the town of Margao where nature lovers can find peace of mind. It is relatively deserted due to its distances from the main cities and is the next beach after Palolem when are driving towards Panaji.Agonda Beach is a three-kilometer long and lonely beautiful cove of white sand that is fringed with palms and casuarinas. It is dominated by a large hill to its south. There are very few facilities available here with few tourists, no souvenir stalls, and no restaurants. It is also not safe to swim out too far on this beach.The fort of Cabo de Rama is not too far from Agonda beach. It is as yet undiscovered by most visitors. The fort is named afterLord Rama, the central figure of the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to local legend, Rama stayed here with his wife Sita during the period of his 12-year exile. The atmosphere of the fort creates a sense of history and drama that takes you back in time.
your dream! For Goa is the perfect tourist destination that is an internationally recognized haven for tourists from all over India as well as abroad. Travel in Goa is a multi faceted and versatile experience that lets you indulge in a variety of activities that will have you in raptures of delight! From relaxing quietly by the seaside with your favorite book to trying out the wildly exhilarating sport of bungee jumping, in Goa you can do it all! All you need to dream your biggest dream holiday, and Goa will serve it to you, garnished with beautiful palm fringed beaches and wonder-blue seas! It is no wonder then Goa is fast becoming the ultimate travel destination for tourists raring to get away from their routine life and let themselves loose!Goa is the smallest state in India that was also the last bastion of colonialism in the Indian sub-continent. It was under Portuguese possession till as recently as 1961. It was conferred statehood and Daman and Diu was made a separate union territory by the Indian Government in 1987.
Goa is, of course, most famous for its beaches. Indian as well as foreign tourists, travel from around the world and flock here every year to enjoy the sun, sand and beach parties. Tourist package tours and travel tours have become increasingly popular and there are more and more charter flights being booked from Europe to Goa. But besides the beaches and their markets, the other outstanding feature of Goa that make it such a well-loved travel destination is the all-embracing and cheerful Goan hospitality. The Goan community is a naturally warm and vibrant one that likes to set its own pace in life. The people are intrinsically carefree and no one can hurry them on their way. They sing and dance untouched by the rat race and blithely merry make their way through life. Just a brush with these bohemian people and a little bit of the pixie dust rubs off on your life. Long after you have returned to your reality, carefree memories will bring you a smile.
Travel in Goa is an enjoyable, comfortable and convenient experience that has become increasingly easy with the increase of tourism here. Travel and tour facilities are well developed and the markets are well equipped with all the possible items of tourist needs. The infinitely cosmopolitan atmosphere makes it easy for persons of all nationality to fit in and feel at home. Add to that the bonhomie and camaraderie of the locals and you have a truly utopian set up where everyone is present with the single minded intention of enjoying!So the next time you want to take a break and get a real taste of adventure and fun in your life, think Goa! This almost pagan paradise with its rave parties and midnight revelry will get you addicted and craving for more
Agonda Beach
The Agonda beach is a small, picturesque and secluded beach 37 Kms
from the town of Margao where nature lovers can find peace of mind. It is relatively deserted due to its distances from the main cities and is the next beach after Palolem when are driving towards Panaji.Agonda Beach is a three-kilometer long and lonely beautiful cove of white sand that is fringed with palms and casuarinas. It is dominated by a large hill to its south. There are very few facilities available here with few tourists, no souvenir stalls, and no restaurants. It is also not safe to swim out too far on this beach.The fort of Cabo de Rama is not too far from Agonda beach. It is as yet undiscovered by most visitors. The fort is named afterLord Rama, the central figure of the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to local legend, Rama stayed here with his wife Sita during the period of his 12-year exile. The atmosphere of the fort creates a sense of history and drama that takes you back in time.Anjuna Beach
Anjuna is a small village in north Goa and is popularly called the freak capital in the world. Its significant tourist spots are the magnificent Albuquerque Mansion built in 1920 (flanked by octagonal towers and an attractive Mangalore tile-roof), the Mascarenhas Mansion, and the Chapora Fort. Anjuna is the least likely place to find peace and quiet.The Wednesday Flea Market of Anjana os famous for its bric-a-brac and the eclectic items that are on sale. Any and everything under the sky can be found here, and lines of vehicles full of tourists start virtually raising clouds of dust. Form used paperbacks to haircuts, everyone can shop to their hearts content here. The flea market is a heaven for shopping addicts and good bargainers, to bid on wonderful blends of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, European snacks, cassettes of a noisy brand of music called 'Goa Trance', artificial ornaments carvings and T-shirts. Elephant rides, photographs with fake sadhus or fake snake charmers can also be found here.
Anjuna is also known for the full-moon (acid house) parties that are held here for young tourists. Famous all over the world, they are a major source of tourist attraction around the world. Campfires burn bright all through the night and the music and merriment carries on till the wee hours of the morning. Facilities for bungee jumping are also available here due to the initiative of a private tour operator.Anjuna Beach has been the haunt of the flower generation in the sixties and is now popular with the younger generations. It became popular because of its Trance Parties and the Hippies who tried to fuse the Eastern spiritual traditions with Western music, ideas and art.
There are plenty of guesthouses around the Anjuna village, and even a couple of hotels. If you are planning to stay for a long time, you should consider renting any one of the many houses that are on rent there.
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