Goa- The Coastal Paradise

If I ask you to name one of the finest holiday destinations in India, where you can have

immense fun and adventure then you would think of - Goa. Located on the western coast,

Goa is India's smallest state and unlike any other, known for its endless beaches, stellar

nightlife, eclectic seafood, world-heritage listed architecture. Spread across just 3,702 km,

Goa lies in the Konkan region. The capital city, Panjim is located in the centre, near the

Mandovi River and is well-connected with an international airport. Goa is well connected by

air, road and train, to the other parts of the country.  

The best time to visit Goa is from October to March. These are the best months with

pleasant and cool weather to visit the party capital of India. Since the weather is comfortable

and soothing, it ideal for anyone looking forward to indulging in beach activities to the fullest.

It's the perfect time to relax on the beaches amidst other tourists who make the most of

these three months in Goa. The summer season is quite hot, between March and June with

temperature ranging between 25°C and 40°C. It tends to be more stressful than fun due to

its humidity. The heat intensity of summer, can cause sunburns and heat strokes even. 

Goa stands out for its pristine sea beaches filled with fun activities waiting to be explored,

the mouth-watering variety of food, its lucrative shopping options and even an exciting

nightlife. While the seafood is excellent, Goa has one of the best nightlives in India with

beach shacks and bars, elegant cafes, plenty of clubs and discotheques.

The state of Goa is divided into two districts - North Goa and South Goa. North Goa is the

hub of touristy beaches, markets and nightlife. North Goa is famous for its lively beaches like

Calangute, Baga, Candolim, Anjuna, Fort Aguada; Church of Mae De Dues, Boghdeshwara

Temple, and others. While Anjuna beach draws a lot of foreign tourists, Baga and Calangute

are more popular among the Indian family crowd. 

South Goa, on the other hand is known for its quieter beaches like Butterfly, Palolem, Polem,

and Agonda; luxury resorts; Se Cathedral and St Xavier’s Church; and many sightseeing

places like Dudhsagar Waterfalls where one can enjoy trekking as well. South Goa is the

land of laid-back beach vibes and luxurious resorts. 

The oyster shell windows and spectacular churches and forts, makes the Goan architecture

quite significant. Portuguese architecture is nowhere as prevalent as here since it had been

a Portuguese territory for almost 450 years. The Goans are quite friendly towards tourists.

Goa attracts many international tourists as much as it does Indians. They celebrate many

festivals throughout the year, the most famous of them being the New Year and Goa

Carnival. Goa is a popular getaway and a beach destination to enjoyed with family or friends,

filled with activities and attractions to keep all its visitors engaged. Goa undoubtedly tops the

chart of the best coastal vacay destinations in India.