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Destinations in Goa
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Goa is located on the
western coast of Indian Peninsula and separated from Maharashtra by
the Terekhol River in the North, Karnataka in the South, the Western
Ghats in the east, and Arabian Sea in the west. Goa is located between
the latitudes 15�48'00" North to 14�53'54" North and longitudes 74�
20'13" East to 73� 40'33" East. It was formed as a separate state on
30 May 1987. Goa, a land of gentle hills and green valleys, a land
blessed with flowers, fruits and minerals, is the 25th sate of India.
Also known as 'the pearl of the east', it is best known for its golden
Beaches, Blue Skies and Pale Green Hills, Silvery Sand fringed with
palms, Gothic churches, age-old ruins, coconut groves, intoxicating
Feni, and laid back way of life. Goa is considered as one of the most
advanced states in India in terms of education and social
infrastructure. The largest industry in the state is tourism, which
has contributed significantly to the state's economy. A number of
domestic and foreign tourists visit Goa every year. Goa attracts
almost 12% of total foreign tourists arriving in India. To give a big
fillip to hospitality industry in the state, the Department of Tourism
has taken multi-pronged strategy involving both private and government
organisations. Goa is also blessed with wide and wonderful rivers
numbering seven in all. Terekhol (Tiracol), Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora,
Sal and Talpona are the main rivers which weave their way throughout
the state forming the inland waterways adding beauty and romance to
the land besides being used to transport Goa's main export commodity
of Iron and Manganese ore to Mormugao Harbour. The vast green expanse
of the Sahyadri mountain range ensures that Goa has an abundance of
water. Some of the famous lakes in the state are Mayem and Carambolim.
Administratively the State is organised into two districts North Goa
comprising six talukas with a total area of 1736 sq. kms. and South
Goa comprising five talukas with an area of 1966 sq. kilometers. In
all there are 383 villages of which 233 are in North Goa district and
15 in South Goa district. As per the 2001 census, there are 44 towns
of which 14 are Municipalities and remaining are census towns. As per
2001 census, the population of the State is 13,42,998. Panaji (Panjim)
is the state capital located on the banks of the Mandovi river and
Vasco, Margao, Mapusa and Ponda are the other major towns.
Nightlife in Goa
Nightlife in Goa is
exciting and there are many ways to liven up the evening. Goans enjoy
going out and it is not unusual to find families out for a night of
merriment. In certain areas, almost every third house has a
bar-cum-restaurant. The place may not be anything special, usually
just a room in the house that has been opened to the public with a
couple of chairs and a table. But the atmosphere is great - totally
relaxing and extremely conducive to an enjoyable night out with
friends and family. The hottest place to visit and to be seen at in
Goa today is Titos which is right on the beach. There's also a new
discotheque 'The Beachotheque' where one can dance the night away.
Lidos in Dona Paula or a night on the beach with a group of friends or
family alongwith some favourite food and drink are other available
options.
Shopping
Goa is one place in India
where one can shop in the shops by the street as well the beaches in
Goa. The shops by the beach prove the best hunting grounds to pick up
souvenirs that remind us of the colonial history of Goa. The Anjuna
Beach is known for its flea market in Goa. A shoppers delight, the
pale golden sand of Anjuna beach sees itself being decorated by
colourful shops offering you just about everything right from cameras
to swimming gears to bikes to ethnic Indian handicrafts. Liquor brews
like feni and urak, Goan sausages, cashews, meat and farm produce,
native jute, leather, and ceramic ware are popular items to shop at
Goa. Friday market at Mapusa which is a commercial hub in Goa is also
a good place to shop. The excellent local handicrafts of Goa are
easily the most popular souvenir items and include brassware,
terracotta, shell work, crochet, carved furniture, bamboo work,
papier-mache, etc. These are available in the Government Emporia and
also at shops and stalls near the popular tourist spots.
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