GOA
 Famous for the blends of stretched beaches, palm fringed trees, scenically beautiful environment and bubbly folk music; the sate of Goa, resting on the Western Ghats range of mountains, is really a place where life seems stand still for a transitory moment. This is the reason that the state has snatched the tag of being one of the most perfect tourists’ destinations of India. Tourists even from across the world visit this beautiful land either for celebrating weekends, honeymoon or other sorts of pleasurable moment of their life.
Located at the western province of India, the state is quite blessed with heart pleasing weather, beaches, cordial people, sumptuous food, white-washed churches and many more that make the state the perfect and exotic from the rest. Anytime you visit the place and you will find the land hummed with activities of jaded yuppies lost in their merry-makings. Goa in fact, has lot to offer you beside the above mentioned charming sightseeing attractions. The breathtaking beauty of snow-capped areas savoured in the pristine splendour of nature is something you will never forget………
History
Once in around 3rd century BC, the sate of Goa was a part of the Mauryan Empire whose power was snatched by Satvahanas and Badami who ruled over the city for years. As the history repeats itself, the state once again came under the control of Muslim that after ruling for a short period of time was defeated and driven away by Vijayanagar Empire. Then, ultimately the sate came under the rule of Portuguese followed by changes of power by different invaders. The Portuguese established their rule over the state in 1510 and carried on until 1961. This is the reason that most of the parts of Goa still bear tradition and cultural impact left by the Portuguese.
Culture
The state is truly an integrated form of eastern and western traditions and cultures. The state has registered a significant cultural evolution on the world stage evident in its vibrant and psychedelic form of music. As the state was under the rule of Portuguese for many years, various parts of the sate are still influenced by their cultures sometimes displayed in folk dances, music and songs.
Sightseeing Highlights
Beaches of Goa - Blends of pristine Beauty
“Not a paradise but not even less than a paradise” may be this or similar exclamation of joy will come out of your mouth by seeing the beaches of Goa. The site in fact, offers the tourists blends of long stretched bed of beaches bathed in the warm rays of sun and encompassed with palm fringed trees. The place will be a perfect destination for you and your entire family to spend vacation or enjoying a holiday.
Churches of Goa
Goa is often called the city of churches as most of the parts of the land are fraught with them. The abundance of churches is related to the rule of Portuguese whose ambition to build as many churches as possible to spread Christianity; finally gifted the city with many church buildings that are now quite best tourists attractions.
Goa Carnival Festivals
One of its unique kinds, the Goa carnival festival is the truest identification of fun-loving, merry-making and frolicsome people of Goa. The festival is held in the month of February and carried on for three days. In these three days, the entire city seems full of life and people from different cast and creeds partake into this Christina festival.
Dudhsagar Waterfalls
Located at the close proximity with Goa-Karnataka border in Sanguem district of Goa, the waterfalls are quite a wonderful sight pleasing heart and soul to the fullest. Tourists can have access to the waterfall through roadways by hiring a taxi or bus.
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