Introduction to city Goa - In Goa
Like a child joyfully rotating a kaleidoscope and chuckling
at the changing patterns, one just gets hooked on to Goa.
Beauty can be quite inebriating and here you have so much
of it—in the golden sands, the blue waters, the sylvan forests
and the lakes. Palm-swathed hills, islands, beaches and
riverine waters rush to the freedom of the waves, unfold,
meet the eye and merge with yet another visual wonder which
the land generously and continuously keeps unfolding. Add
to this the spicy nip of the sea, the tang of fish-curry
rice, the moistened sips of cocum, the pleasure of discovering
a crab under a stone, and the thrill of walking on a beach
full of crisp seashells. The mind stops thinking and the
heart begins speaking!
Come monsoon and this hundred-kilometre coastline turns
into a fantasyland. Wild wind that rustles the hair, a sprinkle
of water drops all around. On one side stand the palm trees,
lush green and swaying in the wind, and on the other the
vast Indian Ocean greets you. The dense cover of the clouds
makes the ocean look darker than usual until some clouds
part sending down brilliant beams of sunrays which hits
the ocean turning it into a radiant jewel of a thousand
diamonds. This and much more is the charm of Goa.
Situated on the western coastline of India, Goa is split
into two districts, North Goa with the capital city of Panaji
and South Goa with places such as Vasco da Gama and Margao.
The history of the place goes far back in time when it was
a part of the Mauryan Empire around 3rd century BC. Later
the place came under the influence of Satavahanas, Chalukyans,
Vijaynagar, Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur, and finally the
Portuguese who under Alfonso de Albuquerque invaded Goa
in 1510. They ruled the region till 1961, when the Indian
forces liberated it and Goa became a part of the Republic
of India.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Goa
In the local dialect, Goa is often referred to as ”Goa
Dourada,” (meaning ”Golden Goa”) because of its beaches,
forts, churches, waterfalls, seminaries, and caves. The
beaches such as Dona Paula, Calangute, Anjuna, Colva,
Miramar, and Vagator can be compared with the best beaches
around the world. Churches and forts in Old Goa take the
visitor to an era far back in time. Goa is rich not only
in culture or entertainment, but it also has a rich floral
and faunal heritage making it a complete destination.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Goa
Medieval and colonial architecture, wildlife, lakes, and
rivers; the state of Goa is full of all these and more.
The wildlife sanctuaries of the state may not have as much
abundance of denizens but the relative serenity and better
tourist facilities made up for that. Sanctuaries like Molem
Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli, and Bondla are the part
of wild heritage that Goa has still survived despite ever
increasing number of people encroaching up on the forestland.
Temple of Tambdi Surla is one of the few religious
structures in the state that survived Portuguese onslaught
while Mayem Lake is the favourite escape of the locals.
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