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Top Things to do in Goa – The “Pearl of Orient”

The feeling of soft sand under your feet and the titillate touch of waves coming from the sea beaches definitely provide a unique experience, and you can have this heavenly experience only in the paradise of earth, known as Goa, situated on the western coast of India, Goa has almost everything that tourists find interesting. It is also called the “Pearl of Orient” having splendid natural beauty.

Goa has magnificent leisurely beaches, whether you can attend an evening party or a party at night under star studded skies with the breezes gently caressing you.

Goa boasts of rich architectural remnants of the Portuguese past. It is popular in all over the world map for the presence of splendid beaches, ancient temples, magnificent churches, convents, Portuguese buildings, colonial homes, wildlife sanctuaries & parks and heritage architectural specimens. You can capture the beauty of the place within your camera.

Let’s discuss some interesting places to visit during your next trip to Goa.

Beaches of Goa

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Goa is also known as the beach capital of India, for the presence of beautiful beaches in India as well in World. Beaches of Goa promise for mesmeric holiday experience in India with lots of fun activities.
The beaches are famous for its engrossing beauty of silvery sand, azure sea, endless rows of palm trees, arousing water waves. Lovely beaches Calangute, Baga and Anjuna have always been in the list of must-visit attractions. Apart from that Mandrem Beach, Agonda Beach, Baga Beach, Cavelossim Beach are also some famous beaches of Goa.

Water sports in Goa

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Goa is globally applauded for its beautiful beaches and these beaches provide a wonderful opportunity to indulge in adventure and water sport activities. Scuba diving, water-skiing, water-scoot ring, parasailing, kayaking, dinghy sailing, river cruises, goa is an ideal place for you where you can enjoy these adventurous water sports to the fullest.

Religious places of Goa

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Goa is not only famous for beaches but also for its heritage churches of Old Goa. Christmas in Goa gets the worldwide acclaim, but Hindu festivals are also celebrated with great joy. Some religious places of Goa are Basilica of Bom Jesus, Shantadurga Temple, Rachol Seminary, Safa Shahouri Masjid Etc.

Wildlife Sanctuaries of Goa

Goa is a home of some most famous wildlife sanctuaries, which boast an exotic range of flora & fauna. The Western Ghats pass along the eastern boundary of the state, making Goa home to some rare wild animals and great species of birds and reptiles. Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, Bondala Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the famous wildlife Sanctuary of goa.

Shopping in Goa

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Goa offers a number of shopping options including gleaming shopping malls, traditional flea markets and street-side stores. The city also has some most interesting line of street markets. Some are weekly and some happen on a daily basis, some happen during the day while some are night bazaars.
An open air market, it has stalls selling local artifacts, fruits & vegetables, hand-made pots & vessels and a variety of garment items at reasonable rates.

Food of Goa

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Your Goa trip of Goa remains incomplete if you haven’t taste the local fish curries, crab masala, cafreal chicken and balchao on your plate. Goa is also popular for some other seafood, which includes prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and lobsters.

Natural Splendors of Goa

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Apart from the sparkling, sun-kissed beaches, adventurous water sports and exciting nightlife this state also provides quiet time and an ideal setting to enjoy relaxed evenings. Dudhsagar Falls is such a magnificent waterfall. It is undoubtedly the most impressive and the highest waterfalls in the country.
Boat Cruise of Goa is the best place to spend some time in the lap of nature. Spending an amazing evening on the Cruise in Arabian Sea under the natural canopy of twinkling stars or the shining sun is surely an ultimate natural experience.

Village Life of Goa

By visiting Goa tourists can experience the Indian Village life. It is not like the other metro pollutant city of India like Mumbai or Delhi. All the important landmarks and places to visit in Goa are set in these villages.
So activate your mood, pack your bags and book your Goa trip right now.

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