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Goa Tourism


Goa TourismBetter known as the 'Pearl of the Orient', the magnificent state of Goa proves to be a real paradise for the tourists. Located at the western coast of India, namely Konkan, Goa has a 125 kms of coastline. Attracting around 12% of the total foreign tourists arriving in India, this beautiful state is believed to have the best tourism profile.

Very sparingly blessed by nature in the form of its awesome scenic beauty, yet unexplored virgin beaches, a palm-tasseled coast sprinkled with captivating bays and estuaries, rich paddy fields, dappled copses of coconut, cashew and mango the state is also known for housing some of the rare architectural masterpieces. Various monuments, churches and palaces of Goa still represent the splendor of a bygone era. Apart from these the beautiful beaches, a unique history and a rich culture of the state also add to the popularity of Goa as a much sought after tourist destination. Owing to all these attributes, this sun kissed land housing some of the prettiest of beaches in the world observes February as a Carnival with each day throughout the year though remains an occasion for celebration.