The former Portugal colony of Goa is the east India’s most famous destination. It is hard to tell where the coast ends and town begins in Goa. Goa has more than 36 gorgeous beaches down the west side of its 2995 sq miles. This tiny state in India is the most famous resort destination. Goa offers much more than Sun, Sand and Sea. Fenny made from cashew and coconut palm is a local favourite drink. Goa is known for fruits, grand Churches and temples. Goa’s Se Cathedral and Basilica of Bom Jesus where the remains of Saint Fransis Xavier are stored are very popular among the tourists. Most travellers come to Goa for its beaches. Both Margoa in the southern state, capital Panjim fruther North are worth visiting. Goa splits into two districts – North Goa and South Goa.
PLACES OF TOURIST ATTRACTION IN GOA
Panjim is the capital of Goa. Panjim is on e of the India’s smallest and most pleasant state capital. Officially it became capital of Goa in 1843.Waterfall with the name Sea of Milk is Kankoni Dudh Sagar Waterfall is very spectacular. It is second highest waterfall in India after Joy Waterfall.
The run down of tourist attraction in Goa is as under:
BONDLA
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary up in the lush foothills of western ghats, approx 52 Kms from Panjim lies Bondla. There is a Botanical Garden famous for Flora and Fauna and Wildlife includes Gaur and Sambar.BIG FOOT MUSEUM
Big Foot Museum AKA Goa Museum recreates the miniatures of 19th Century Goan Villages.BASILICA OF BOM JESUS
Basilica of Bom Jesus is also known to Christian World as Tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.ARAMBOL BEACH
Arambol, traditionally a fishermen’s village, is about an hour’s drive from Dabolim airport. It is located in the Pernem Administrative Region of North Goa. Its distance from Panaji, the capital of Goa, is about 55 kilometers. Many international tourists visit this beach, especially during the months of November to March.BOGMOLO BEACH
The heart of Goa’s coastal areas and bustling area, Bogmalo Beach is very close to Vasco da Gama.CALANGUTE BEACH
Calangute beach is very much popular among the tourists. It is also the largest beach in North Goa.