Goa
Goa enjoys a coastline of 105 kms, with sandy beaches, tepid acquamarine waters, scenic vistas and a rich flora and fauna. A visual treat unsurpassed anywhere in the world, Goa is a major tour- deforce in tourist attractions.
Goa is unIndian in many ways. Quaint houses and churches proclaiming their origin to Portugese architecture and a typical Latin life style have lent an age old charm to this land. It is an East more ancient than Hinduism and a west much less profiligate than the Renaissance era. Goa is one of the smllest states ofIndia.

Panaji is the capital of Goa. It is situated on the banks of the Mandove river. This little town has preserved its Portuguese legacy with narrow winding streets, old houses with overhanging balconies and red tiled roofs, small bars and cafes.

Sight seeing
Vasco-da-Gama a very well planned town is also known as "Shambaji". It is the terminus for the Railway line to Goa connecting [through Londa] Maharashtra and Karnataka. This town is 30 kms away from Panaji by road and can also be reached through the nearby Marmagoa harbour if one opts to take the ferry from Dona Paula.A very intersting place.

The Beaches are a world apart, to say the least. Blue waters merging with the blue horizon, white sands with the coconut palms adding their greenery to the entire scene and rugged rocks flaunt their beauty in forty beaches scattered throughout Goa-some of these beaches are yet untouched. The climate is balmy and they are the ideal places to laze. There are not many to intrude upon your privacy and the local people are warm and friendly. No wonder, throngs of people come to Goa to pay homage to its beaches.

other important places to visit:
Velha Goa, Basilica of Bon Jesus, Se Cathedral,Canacona, Mapusa, Calangute-Baga Anjuna,

Tourist Information
Government of India Tourist office.
Communidade Building,
Church Square,
Panaji- 403 001
Telephone: 223 412.
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