Situated on the western coastline of the Indian Peninsula between the latitudes 15°48'00" to 14°53'54" North and 74° 20'13" to 73° 40'33" East, the state of Goa is bordered by the states of Maharashtra in the north and Karnataka in the south. Beautifully sandwiched between the Arabian Sea in the West and the Western Ghats in the east, this 125 kms coastline is famous for housing some of the most popular beaches in the country.

Panaji, the capital of the state is about 592 km from Banglore and 593 km from Mumbai. The geographical and cultural distinctions of the state divide it into two parts namely the North Goa and the South Goa. The northern region of the state is popular for a rocking nightlife whereas the southern part is home to many old monuments and forts.