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Goa the land of Gods

Date Added: February 22, 2008 06:04:53 AM
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Category: Attractions

Dudhsagar Waterfall
These exotic waterfalls are major Holidays attraction of tourists located in the Western Ghats is truly breathtaking, particularly when the falls are at their fullest after the monsoon rains.

Churches of Goa
The famous and magnificent churches of Goa are largely a legacy of Portuguese colonization. Some famous churches of tourist attractions are Se Cathedral Church, Ruins of Church of St. Augustine, The Church of St. Anne, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Reis Magos Church, St. Cajetan Church, Church of St. Francis of Assissi, Church of St Paul and Church of Mary Immaculate Conception etc.

Temples of Goa
Goa has a number of Hindu temples like Shri Nagesh Maharudra Temple, Shri Anantha Temple, Shri Chandreshwar Temple, Devaki-Krishna Temple, Shri Ganesha Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple, Shri Mangesha Temple, and the Shanta Durga Temple.


Rivers of Goa
The rivers of Goa like Terekhol, Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona formed the island of waterways enhance its beauty and romance abounds in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and lobsters. Even the capital of Goa i.e Panaji is situated on the Mandovi River.

Cuisine of Goa
Cuisine of Goa is a blend of different cultures endures over many centuries. Goa food means the famous fish, curry, rice and feni package. Seafood such as prawns, lobsters, crabs, pomfrets, clams, ladyfish, mussels, and oysters are used to make a variety of curries, fries, soups and pickles. Besides fresh seafood, dried and salted fish dishes are also available.

Season to visit
The weather gets fairly hot around May and by the end of June, Goa receives the full blast of the Indian monsoon with sudden downpours and tropical thunderstorms. However, during the monsoon Goa is probably the most sought-after tourist destination with greenery sprouting all around.

 

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Dr. Minhaj Alam is a bright scholar who has completed his Ph.D and has done extensive research works on Jawaharlal Nehru. Currently working on Hotel Flight Booking and India Travel Agents

 
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