<div>The mystic land of Goa is an epitome of beauty. The land of beaches is surely a tourist paradise. Some of the best beaches of the world are found in Goa. Many tourists from every nook and corner of the world flock here to see the fascinating beauty of this mystical land of Goa.</div><div><br></div>

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Goa Travel Guide, How to Reach, Places to Visit - Kiomoi

<div>History: The utter detachment of Goa by land has forever kept it out of the majority of Indian History. On the other hand, its power over of the seas and above all the money-spinning spice trade made it a much-coveted prize for rival colonial powers. The history of Goa dates back to the time when it belonged to the kingdom of Kadamba. For a short span of time, the Karnataka Vijayanagars, the Muslim Bahmanis and Yousuf Adil Shah of Bijapur had conquered Goa. Alfonso De Albuquerque captured the fort at Panaji, the capital city of Goa, in 1510. This indicated the start of the Portuguese power in Goa. The Portuguese rule lasted for about 450 years.</div><div><br></div>

<div>Geography: Goa is a small state with an area of 3702 sq. Km. This lovely state of beaches lies between latitudes 15 degree's 48'00" N 14 degree's 53'54" N and Longitude 74 degree's 20'13" E 73 degree's 40" 33" E. Goa is located 1022 meters above sea level. Goa has a coastline of 104 km. The Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra bounds Goa on the north side. On the west side, there is the Arabian Sea. The Kanwar district of Karnataka lies on the South and on the East of Goa there lies the Belgaum district of Karnataka. This 25th state of India lies in the Konkan Coast 600 km south of Mumbai and 300 km North of Mangalore. Panaji is the capital of Goa. The longest rivers are The Zuari (39 miles), and The Mandovi (38.5 miles). The highest mountain is Sonsogor in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats (3,827 feet).</div><div><br></div>

<div><div><b>People:</b> The people of Goa are very friendly, sociable, gregarious and convivial. They are basically adventure lovers. Talking about the population of Goa, the population of Goa is approximately around 1.2 million. Out of this, 59% of the population lives in the rural areas of the state and around 41% live in the urban land.</div></div><div><br></div><div><b>Religions:</b> Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam are the three main religions pursued in Goa. There are also Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Languages Spoken:</b> The official language of the people of Goa is the Konkani language. Some of the people also speak Hindi and Gujarati. Other main languages of this green land are Marathi, Urdu, and Kannada.</div><div><br></div>

<div>Climate/Temperature: Due to the proximity of the Sea the temperature in Goa remains moderate throughout the year. This pleasant climatic condition makes Goa a tourist delight. The temperature in Goa never goes to extremes. The normal range of temperature is between 20 C and 35 C. The monsoon season starts in the first week of June and lasts till mid-September. The state receives a good rainfall on an average of 2500 mm. The monsoon crosses the threshold normally in the first week of June. The best time to visit Goa is between October and March. During this time temperature is cool touching a minimum of about 20 C.</div><div><br></div>

<div>Goa is famous for its golden sand beaches, temples, churches, waterfalls, flora and fauna, it has been a Portuguese colony&nbsp; and its influence on local culture and heritage clearly visible, few listed attractions are must-do site while you are here in goa&nbsp;<br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Old Goa -</span>&nbsp;Old Goa is only nine kilometers east of Panaji. Founded in 1510 by Alfonso de Albuquerque as the old capital, the place is replete with churches and more churches. The Se Cathedral, the Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Professed House and Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Church and Convent of St. Monica, the Church of St. Cajetan and the ruins of the Church of St. Augustine are, probably, the more mentionable of the lot. But the list of old buildings, all reflecting the chapters of bygone times, doesn’t quite and here. A drive is a must through the less-popular interiors of Goa and experiences its unique cultural heritage. The impact of 450 years of Portuguese colonial rule is apparent in every aspect of Goan life - in the food and dress, in the houses painted in gay colors and in the joie de vivre of the people. In every village, the fresh lime-washed faç ade of a church stands out like a beacon in the deep green countryside.<br></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Aguada Fort -</b> Strategically located at the estuary of the river Mandovi, this fort was constructed in 1612 as a guard against invasions from the Dutch and the Marathas. The walls of this fort are 5 meters high and 1.3 meters wide. Little surprise then that this remains to be the only fort that was not conquered by any invaders during the 450 yearlong rule of the Portuguese empire.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Anjuna -</b> The Anjuna Beach is rightly referred to as the Freak Capital of the World and happens to be one of the most popular beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa. The swaying coconut palms and the soft white and add to the holiday mood on the shore of the Arabian Sea. The hippy hangs out of the sixties is still a major draw. Tourists from the younger generations as well as the flower generations flock to Anjuna Beach. Thus, even if you seek nirvana or just want to enjoy the magic of the nature you must head to the Anjuna beach. Take a plunge into swimming the most relaxing water activity that can be pursued at the Anjuna Beach. It is safe as the sea is calm. Sun bathing is the most favored activity of the sun starved European tourists. The more adventurous of you may even try out bungee jumping.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Baga - </b>Baga beach is an option for those who want to be away from the hustle-bustle found on the other beaches. Baga beach in Goa looks as if it has come alive out of a painting… majestic white waves rushing to wipe out the feet imprints left by you on the brown sand while the wind continues to flirt with the palm trees. Goa's Baga beach is a small but perfect beach located between its two more famous cousins, Colva on one side and Calangute on the other. It is a good place to enjoy some quiet moments and dwell in peaceful contemplation with oneself. Ten kilometers west of Mapusa, Baga beach is an extension of Calangute beach. In fact, it is difficult to mark where one ends and another begins. A rocky wooded headland marks Baga beach. It is less congested in comparison to the Calangute beach. The scenery here is unspoiled. The land and sea meet here in a picture-perfect manner. White waves rush towards the brown sand to sweep the feet marks. Unlike other beaches, Baga beach is free from any hustle bustle.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Activities &amp;&nbsp;Adventure</b><br></div><div>Goa is basically a hub for water sports. With so many beaches on the beautiful land of Goa, there is an ample amount of fun with water sports for the amusement of people. The adventure lovers find this land truly apt and pertinent. Various types of water sports are offered in many of the beaches in Goa. Some of the eminent water sports are sailing, parasailing, boat rides, windsurfing, diving, river cruises, water-skiing, water scooters and fishing.</div>

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'As we all know that Dehradun is a valley, beneath the Shivalik hills of Uttarakhand and is frequently rated as one of the best places to reside in India. Within this paradise and capital city of UK lies the luxurious bungalow named as Mahavan Homestay welcoming guests for a high-end personalized retreat for their business and leisure travel needs. This is a beautiful accommodation which is located in and around 360 degrees of hills and mountains. Its 12 km from little hustle of Dehradun Clock Tower towards to Mussoorie. It is situated in a plush residential area boasting of either NRI Bungalows or villas by retired bureaucrats who have made Dehradun their home. 

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'Karnataka Hotel is located in Fern Hill, Close to Good Shepherd School in Ooty, the picturesque hill station nestled in the Nilgiri Hills. 

KSTDC Hotel Mayura

Hotel Anandha Inn is located in the heart of Pondicherry (Pondicherry - India), 135 kms from Chennai International Airport and 2 kms from Pondicherry railway station. It is at a walkable distance from the seashore and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Anandha Inn is a 3-star property and has well equipped rooms and suites which are centrally air conditioned with temperature control facility, 24 hours room service, tv with entertainment channels, there is even a doctor on call.

Hotel Anandha Inn

Hotel Mount View is situated on Dalhousie Club Road. This hotel came in existence in 1985. It was the first hotel of the area.  Hotel mount View boasts of having the best exteriors and interiors in the town. It promises the guests a snug stay in its campus. The nearest airports from Dalhousie are Jammu and Amritsar airports. They both are about to 180 kms away from the town.

Hotel Mount View and Spa

The North Star Hotel lined amidst the placid greens of the region, attracts infinite number of vacationers from different parts of the globe. With the presence of 21 rooms, the North Star Hotel caters to the needs of every discerning traveler. The fusion of well designed rooms, peaceful ambiance, finest dine services are some of the faculties inhabited by the North Star Hotel Accommodation in Darjeeling. Located 90 KMS away from the railway station and airport, the travelers can make North Star Accommodation in advance.

North Star Hotel

The distance of the hotel from the Bagdogra airport is 105 kilometers. You need to cover a distance of 0.5 kilometers before you can reach the hotel from the Darjeeling railway station and the bus station. The 3 star hotel located at Lama Road, provides 25 rooms for the guests to stay in. All the rooms of the hotel are equipped with a fire place and all the other basic amenities. This hotel could be your best choice, if you are planning to visit here.

The Elgin

Mayfair Resort is one of the best accommodations in Darjeeling. It is situated opposite to the Governor House, one of the best possible locations for a hotel in Darjeeling. The Mayfair Resort was a summer palace of the Maharaja of Nazargung. Designed in the British colonial style, the Mayfair Resort is surrounded by fir and pine trees. It is 88 km away from Bagdogra airport and New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. Further the resort is 10 minutes walking distance from Chowrasta. The Main shopping Mall. For accommodation the Resort has 31 tastefully appointed rooms, complete with every modern amenity including colour TV, 24 hour hot and cold water, direct dialing facility and a fire place to keep you warm all along. You have the choice of selecting from 5 attic rooms with wooden floors and walls with sloping ceilings, 6 luxurious deluxe rooms or from 20 English style cottages. 

Mayfair Darjeeling

'Yuma Hotel is one of the premier and most beautiful hotels in the city. The hotel provides warm services to the guests. The hotel is strategically located and easily reached. The hotel has proved itself to be one the best budget hotel over the years. The rooms at the hotel are wonderfully decorated ans quite spacious. Yuma Hotel provides state of the art rooms with facilities such as

Jagjeet Yuma

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'The Norkhill Hotel in Gangtok, perched up with heart stealing ambiance attracts infinite numbers of vacationers from every corner of the world. With the presence of 25 rooms, the Norkhill <a href=http

The Elgin Nor-Khill

'The Blue Moon Hotel in Guwahati is one of the budget class <a href=http

Blue Moon Hotel

'(Thiruvananthapuram Airport - 100 Km, Railway Station -  1 Km, Bus Stand - 1 KM)

The Gopinivas Grand

'(Madurai Airport - 125 KM, Railway Station - 80 Km, Bus Stand - 3 KM)

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