Goa - A Perfect Holiday Destination

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Goa A Perfect Holiday Destination
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• Introduction
• Known as the "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist
  Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the
  western coast of India in the coastal belt known
  as Konkan
• The magnificent scenic beauty and the
  architectural splendours of its temples, churches
  and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite
  with travellers around the world
• Perfect place where you will find a blend of
  traditional and modern aspects of life
• Waterfalls, the forests, the spice farms, all are
  unique in their own way and are on top of the
  list. The main reason to visit Goa is its
  excellent Goa beaches.

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• Goa Culture
• Theatre
• Natak, Tiatr and Zagor are the chief forms of
  Goas traditional performance arts. Stories from
  Ramayana and Mahabharata along with other social
  subjects are narrated with songs and dance
• 2) Dance and Music
• Dekhnni, Fugdi, Corridinho, Mando etc. are some
  of the traditional art forms. Goa is also known
  as the origin of Goa trance which has given birth
  to Psytrance as well.
• 3) Food
• Goan cuisine is a blend of different influences
  the Goans had to endure during the centuries. The
  staple food in Goa is fish and rice, both among
  the Hindus and the Catholics. Unlike the
  Christian food the Hindu Goan food is not
  strongly influenced by the Portuguese cuisine.
• 4) Languages
• Along with English which is widely spoken all
  over Goa, Konkani and Marathi are the state
  languages. The national language Hindi is also
  well understood in most areas around the state

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• Goa Specialities
• Many Goa Tourism companies offer holiday packages
  wherein you can visit the places to witness its
  charm. These packages include tours to many
  exiting destinations.
• Shopping
• Shopping in Goa is a mish mash of bargaining at
  the flea market, buying the latest trends at
  designer fashion boutiques in old renovated Goan
  houses, visiting bookshops that sell everything
  from the latest in fiction to mythological
  stories, scouting funky shops selling eccentric
  printed tees and beach wear and lifestyle
  boutiques belonging to long time international
  settlers in Goa. 

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2) Goa Carnival The Carnival in Goa is one of a
kind, and was introduced by the Portuguese who
ruled over Goa for over four centuries. This
large scale celebration, known as Intruz takes
place in the city of Panaji. The Carnival is
celebrated for three days and nights, when the
legendary King Momotakes over the state and the
streets come alive with music and colour. Huge
parades are organized throughout the state with
bands, dances and floats outall night on the
streets, and grand balls held in the evenings.
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• Where to Stay?
• Sterling Resorts are luxurious and comfortable,
  ensuring a pleasant stay to all its guests while
  holidaying in Kerala.
• Phoenix Park Inn is a well-furnished resort,
  offering accommodation to its guests in the best
  way possible.

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• How to get there?
• Travelling by air is easily accessible with a
  number of airports in the state for both domestic
  and international flights.
• One can also travel by the Indian Railways with
  the trains stopping on stations closer to your
  destinations.
• Going by roadways in buses or cars through the
  highways is also possible and safe to be
  undertaken.

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• Best time to Visit Goa
• Mid-November to Mid-February, March to May and
  Mid-June to October are ideally the perfect time
  to visit Goa, with lovely mornings and evenings
  along with sight-seeing at the beaches in the
  best way possible
• Also, Goa tour packages are one that everyone
  looks forward too. So make sure you dont miss
  out on this trip, which one need to take in his
  lifetime.

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