Goa: A True Kaleidoscope Filled with Diverse Elements

Goa, situated on the western coast of the Indian Peninsula, is one of the smallest states of India. However, in terms of tourist potential, the state ranks very high. Since it is bestowed with a long coastline, Goa is filled with numerous splendid beaches, each having its own splendor and grandeur. Apart from the magnificent beaches, it has some great historical monuments that are worth visiting. Being under the colonial influence of Portugal in the past, Goa has some beautiful Portuguese architectural buildings and historical churches. A Goa trip will help you unfold the rich ancient history of this place.
The extended coastline of the state with various beaches lined up will make your holiday in Goa quite exciting. Most of the beaches of Goa are full of life. Fun and frolic goes on all throughout the night. Some of the most active beaches are the Baga, Calangute, Anjuna and Candolim beaches of North Goa and the Colva beach in the south of Goa. These beaches are dominated mainly by the young crowd and trance parties and merrymaking go on till morning. Many Goa hotels are situated in the vicinity of these beaches.

There are numerous beaches in Goa that are secluded and are filled with calmness and serenity. Fringed with majestic and huge palm trees, these silent beaches with crystal blue water provides you the apt environment for spending your day in complete leisure. A visit to these sandy beaches will make your holiday in Goa refreshing and rejuvenating. The Palolem beach, Varca beach, Dona Paula beach, Betalbatim beach and Keri beach are some of the quietest and less crowded beaches. Many Goa hotels have their own private beaches where you can enjoy the natural beauty and mystique of the sea in absolute privacy.
The beaches in Goa have a lot to offer and a properly planned Goa trip will aid you visit the various beaches and experience the different elements provided by each beach. There are many beaches in Goa like the Colva, Candolim, Calangute, Miramar and Sinquerim beaches that offer thrilling water sport activities like scuba diving, wind surfing, jet skiing, parasailing and swimming. Make your holiday in Goa adventurous and exciting by indulging in these water sports.
Goa has some of the most ancient and beautiful churches like Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapel of St Catherine, Se Cathedral, Church of Lady of Rosary and Chapel of St Xavier. Plan out your Goa trip well in advance and make sure you visit these churches of extreme religious relevance. The Shree Bhagvati temple, the Brahma temple and Shree Chandranath temple are also beautiful and are sacred religious places for the Hindus.
Goa also has some exotic wildlife sanctuaries and forest parks. The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, the Cotigao, Madei and Molem wildlife sanctuaries will make your trip even more exciting.

One thing that is always associated with Goa is the wide array of sea food delicacies that has become the most attractive element for tourists. Many Goa hotels offer sumptuous and exotic lip smacking dishes that will surely satisfy your taste buds. The delectable and mouth-watering cuisine will make your trip to Goa complete.