Now this one's a no-brainer. No Indian holiday list could be considered complete without this beach paradise.
This former Portuguese colony has something for everyone -- temples and churches galore for the culture vultures; pubs and bars for the party animals; restaurants that boast just about every cuisine under the sun; hotels and resorts that offers every activity you can think of,so you don't really need to leave the premises; and of course the beautiful beaches.
Some attractions are the weekly flea market at Anjuna; the pristine beaches in South Goa; the Doodhsagar waterfalls and the many temples and churches that dot this state. Infantaria and Souza Lobo are great for Goan cuisine and continental delights.
A word of advice, the monsoon is not the best time to visit. Most of the beaches are shutdown due to rough seas and the hotels follow suit. The roads will be waterlogged making getting around difficult and most tourist attractions close their doors.
Getting there: The most recommended route is by train, Panjim or Madgaon being the major stops in Goa. The Konkan Railway promises a very scenic ride through the Western Ghats, the only down side being is takes about 24 hours in all to get there.
However, Goa being the tourist magnet it is, it is well connected by air and road. Flights are available out of every major city and land at Dabolim airport. Buses ply this route too and tickets should be readily available if you can't manage train tickets.
This former Portuguese colony has something for everyone -- temples and churches galore for the culture vultures; pubs and bars for the party animals; restaurants that boast just about every cuisine under the sun; hotels and resorts that offers every activity you can think of,so you don't really need to leave the premises; and of course the beautiful beaches.
Some attractions are the weekly flea market at Anjuna; the pristine beaches in South Goa; the Doodhsagar waterfalls and the many temples and churches that dot this state. Infantaria and Souza Lobo are great for Goan cuisine and continental delights.
A word of advice, the monsoon is not the best time to visit. Most of the beaches are shutdown due to rough seas and the hotels follow suit. The roads will be waterlogged making getting around difficult and most tourist attractions close their doors.
Getting there: The most recommended route is by train, Panjim or Madgaon being the major stops in Goa. The Konkan Railway promises a very scenic ride through the Western Ghats, the only down side being is takes about 24 hours in all to get there.
However, Goa being the tourist magnet it is, it is well connected by air and road. Flights are available out of every major city and land at Dabolim airport. Buses ply this route too and tickets should be readily available if you can't manage train tickets.
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