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Goa, a small enclave on the West Coast of India is one of the best holiday destinations in the World. located on the western coast of Indian Peninsula and separated from Maharashtra by the Terekhol River in the North, Karnataka in the South, the Western Ghats in the east, and Arabian Sea in the west. Famous for its long stretch of beaches dotted with shacks, it is a favourite destination for the European tourists who flock to Goa during the winter months.
If there is one thing that makes Goa different from other parts of India than it is its East-West symbiosis giving it a special historical and social niche. The history of Portuguese Goa India tells a sweet and sour story of colonial heritage, oppressive rulers, a glorious culture, and uneventful immediate past.
Climate of Goa
Goa has a moderate temperature showing negligible variations in different seasons. May is the hottest month while January and February are the coldest. There is a prevalence of tropical weather rest of the year. Southwest Monsoon brings rain in Goa between June and September. July is the month that receives maximum rainfall while February gets least amount of rain.
Goa History
The origin of Goa or Gomantak as it is also known, is lost in the mists of time. In the later Vedic period (c.1000-500 BC), when the Hindu epic Mahabharat was written, Goa has been referred to with the Sanskrit name Gomantak, a word with many meanings, but signifying generally a fertile land.
The history of the sacred land of Gomantak, 'land of the Gods' is well described in Sahyadri Khand of Skandha Purana, the ancient text of Hindu religion. According to this story narrated in the Chapter Shantiparva of Mahabharat, a Brahmin from the Saraswat family, Parashuram, annihilated the entire community of the warrior tribe Kshatriyas and gifted the conquered land to a sage named Kashyapmuni.
Goa Travel Guide
Attractions: Cities: Panaji, Margao, Mapsua, Vasco-da-Gama Tourist Attractions:
The Bogmalo beach, Naval Aviation museum, St. Andrews Church, The Friday market, Shrine of Lord Bogeshwar , Church of our Lady of Miracles, Beaches, The Steely Church of The Holy Spirit, Elephanta Caves,The Church Square, Conception Church, Adilshah Palace, The Goa State museum, The Central Library
Luxury Tour Packages, Tribal Tours, Rajasthan Travel Pacakges, West India Tours, Kerala Tours, North India Tours, India Tours, Golden Triangle Tours, South India Tours
Goa, a small enclave on the West Coast of India is one of the best holiday destinations in the World. located on the western coast of Indian Peninsula and separated from Maharashtra by the Terekhol River in the North, Karnataka in the South, the Western Ghats in the east, and Arabian Sea in the west. Famous for its long stretch of beaches dotted with shacks, it is a favourite destination for the European tourists who flock to Goa during the winter months.
If there is one thing that makes Goa different from other parts of India than it is its East-West symbiosis giving it a special historical and social niche. The history of Portuguese Goa India tells a sweet and sour story of colonial heritage, oppressive rulers, a glorious culture, and uneventful immediate past.