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Goa is a small
State tucked away on the western coast of India, about 600 km south of
Mumbai. At around 105 km in length and 65 km in width, its so small you can
drive through end to end within two hours. It is India's top holiday
destinations attracting around 1.2 million tourists annually.. |
Goa's coastline hugs the Arabian sea and
is world renowned as a tropical beach paradise. Divided
into approximately 25 picturesque beaches of white coral lined sands and
swaying palm trees. There are
beaches here to suit all tastes such as the popular beaches of Calangute,
Baga and Colva to the secluded beaches such as
Palolem, Agonda and Keri. |
First time visitors to Goa are
struck by the lush greenery. The land here is nourished by
numerous creeks and rivers and is rich in vegetation. The dense
impenetrable rain forest of Western Ghats make up Goa's Eastern border.
This area has been labelled by the
National Geographic magazine, as one of the richest ecosystems of
the planet. Thousands of plant and bird species are to be found here. |
Goa retains the look and
feel of a small town where time runs at it's own pace. The narrow countryside roads
snake through paddy fields and small villages, winding past whitewashed
churches and graceful colonial bungalows. |
The lifestyle is
unhurried, you wont find any skyscrapers or pollution here. Tropical
escapes don't come any better than this. |