Best Travel to Goa
If one word has to encapsulate the essence of Goa, it would be the Portuguese sossegarde, meaning "carefree".
In the silence of the warm afternoon sun, the only sounds you'll hear are the waves crashing into the shimmering sandy beaches. But even the waves are muted, since they know that afternoon is siesta time in the laidback sun-soaked land that is Goa.
In recent years Goa tourism has captured the imagination of the whole world. Stepping into Goa is like taking a walk back in time to an era where life wasn't all bustle and hurry. The people are warm and easygoing, always ready with a smile, a song and myriad tips on how you can explore their land better.
The sand-spangled beaches in Goa are the ultimate word in luxury. A beach tour of Goa holds more than sun, sand and sea - it comes with quaint churches, swaying palms and a fort or two thrown in for effect.
There's no limit to the things you can do on your holiday in Goa. The beaches around Candolim, Calangute and Colva offer parasailing and windsurfing opportunities. Anjuna is ideal for paragliding. You can rent a boat and go looking for dolphins from Palolem, and most other beaches of Goa.
As the evening sun sinks into the Goan sea, you can sit on a comfortable beach chair and sip anything ranging from excellent wine to the more adventurous feni. Goa has a rich tradition of winemaking - even the local wines here are worth tasting.
Rave parties, shopping at the flea market in Anjuna, a quiet afternoon spent fishing at Baga, an exciting array of seafood, an evening given over to the heady aroma of local port wine… your beach holiday in Goa could just redefine your idea of luxury for good.
How To Get There
By Air: You can fly to Goa from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram. For overseas travelers, Mumbai has the most well - connected airport.
By Rail: Getting to Goa, by train is fairly convenient from Mumbai (490 km), Bangalore (430 km) and Delhi (1874 km).
By Road: Driving down by road from Mumbai (582 km) is smooth as well as picturesque, as Goa is situated right on the highway.
By Ship: Damania Shipping Corporation operates nonstop catamaran service between Mumbai and Goa, from October to May.
