The various tourist attractions at Goa

November 12, 2009 by goatravel  
Filed under Goa Holiday Packages

goa tourist attractionsGoa is one of the major tourist attractions in the Indian subcontinent. Located in the southern part of India, it is famous for its beaches, churches, temples, forests, mountains and valleys. Based on the interests of the tourists, different types of Goa holiday packages are available. This article aims to bring to light the various attractions at Goa as well as the different kinds of holiday packages that are available to tour Goa.

Goa is most famous for its beaches and it will be no surprise if we say that there are Goa holiday packages available exclusively for the beaches of Goa. Every beach at Goa is unique with its own share of breathtaking scenic beauty and a variety of fun games to offer. You can enjoy surfing, snorkeling, skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, dinghy Sailing, water scooters, etc. in the water and beach basketball, beach volleyball, etc. on the shores. Some packages also provide for professional instructors to make the fun of sports more safe and enjoyable.

Apart from the beaches, you also get religious Goa holiday packages. These packages cover most of the religious places such as temples and churches in Goa. Apart from the architectural splendor of these monuments and the spiritual value associated with them, the location of these building in the beautiful villages, farmlands or palm grooves are definitely a treat to the eyes. The churches in Goa are rich in Portugal art and architecture of late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Basilica of Bom Jesus, declared as a world heritage monument is truly remarkable and a must see for all visitors to Goa.

Other places of tourist interest that are worth a mention are the Dudhsagar waterfall and the spice plantations. The Dudhsagar waterfalls with its milky white appearance (Dudh means milk, and hence the name) also provides for sports such as rock climbing and swimming in its calm and safe waters. At the splice plantations, the tourists get to view the cultivation, farming, cleaning and processing of the spices, the tropical fruits and medicinal herbs.

Therefore, if you are seriously contemplating a visit to India, then Goa is a place not to be missed. Why wait, purchase the most suitable of Goa holiday packages and make the most of your trip!