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The state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt
known as Konkan. Known as the "Rome of the East", "tourist Paradise
" and "pearl of the Orient", Goa has magnificent scenic beauty
and architectural splendors of its temples, churches and old houses to offer the
tourists, who throng the place very often. Goa has a unique history , rich culture
and beautiful and serene scenery to offer
Excursions in Goa
Goa sightseeing has many options one can actually; divide the state into south
Goa and north Goa. Both south and north Goa have beautiful beaches and other
sight seeing places to visit. It would actually take two or three days to visit
entire Goa. The beaches, churches or temples of Goa all attract tourists and
travellers to the golden holiday destination. The beaches here have been accepted
as a matter of life, there are exotic cuisine backing the pleasure of sun and
sand, and water sports facilities that include water scooters to water gliding.
The wild sanctuaries form the wild life tourism in Goa. There are six wild life
sanctuaries in Goa. One would enjoy the visit to the archeological museum and
portrait gallery and other tourist places in old Goa.
Places Of Interest
Goa is dotted with temples and churches . They are the witnesses to the intense
religious history of the diverse people who lived there. Goa also provides a
Pilgrimage tourism. The places to be visited in Goa are Church of Our Lady of
Rosary, The Rachol Seminary, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, The Se Cathedral
and Basilica of Bom Jesus. The temple architecture is also very much fascinating
in Goa. The main Hindu pilgrimage spot is the Brahma Camandolu, the Arvalem
Waterfall, and Noroa River. One more sacred place is Sidhanath Mountain in Borim
Village. There is a vast representation of the god's and goddesses of the Hindu
pantheon.
Excursions can be organised almost any day of the year, depending on the season.
For most of the excursions one will have the services of a private car with
driver and local guides at the sites.
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