Goa, a popular beach destination is famous for its white sands, the sea shells and the beautiful white waters. Goa is the smallest state in India and is located on the western coast of India, geographically known as the Konkan. It has a breathtaking 131 km long coastline. The capital of Goa is Panaji (also referred to as Panjim).

A dream destination for beach lovers, who are looking for a luxury holiday destination at affordable rates. The beaches are lined with beach beds, masseurs and beach shacks. These shacks offer a variety of sea food and cocktails. A trip to Goa is incomplete without sipping a couple of chilled beers at these shacks. It attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. . However, tourists who come here realize that it is not only the beaches but there is a lot more to savor in Goa. It includes the architecture, the beautiful churches, the people, the history, the culture and the list goes on.

Goa is divided into North Goa and South Goa which are both equally popular among the tourists. While North Goa attracts more of the party goers, because of popular pubs and discos, South Goa attracts tourist who have come for a relaxed quite holiday. Both have their own charm and need to be explored separately

Goa is connected by Air, Road and Rail to many metros and other smaller cities. The airport which is called Dabolim Airport is a 45 – 60 minute drive from Goa and a 30 minute drive from the capital.

Getting Around

Getting around in Goa is fun via the scooters, bikes or cycles that are easily available on hire. There are buses for local residents which take them across Goa and can be the most inexpensive mode of travel for the budget traveler. Taxis are also available in abundance and they charge a fixed price depending on the destination

Shopping in Goa cannot be missed. There are colorful clothes on display. Silver accessories are also popular in Goa. There are markets specifically held for tourist on Saturday nights which is a major attraction. These are called ‘Saturday Night Bazaars’. One cannot miss the Saturday night bazaars. The stalls there sell everything ranging from clothes to furniture to accessories. There are live musical performances and of course refreshment joints, a perfect for a family night out. All this makes Goa, a perfect family holiday destination.