Holidays in India: Goa

Goa is an Indian state that is washed by the Arabian Sea. Here you can enjoy the oriental flavor all year round. Goa is home to many white-washed cathedrals, churches, Hindu temples, stately forts and elegant villas. Here the silvery golden sandy beaches are surrounded by green groves.

In Goa, you can relax in small fishing villages, where among the palm trees lost in the cozy villas, covered with tiled roofs. If you wish, you can stay in local hotels along the coast. Near the hotels are concentrated discos, golf clubs, bars, casinos, tennis courts and stores.

Recreation here is represented by a variety of sports: diving, horseback riding, scuba diving, biking, golf. In addition to beach holidays tourists can experience the effects of ancient medicine - undergo a course of massage Panchakarma. This massage is done using different types of oils and herbs, drinks and herbal baths.

Goa is rich in attractions vacationers are encouraged to visit the city of Panandji, Dudsagar Waterfall, Savoy Plantation and St. Catherine Cathedral.

The city of Panandji was built on the banks of the Mandovi River. Today, Panandji is the capital of Goa. Walking through the winding, narrow streets, travelers can admire the tiled roofs of ancient buildings and openwork balconies. There is also a new neighborhood in this town, located in the area of Altinho Hill.

Dudsagar Falls is located in the middle of the wilderness, it falls from a height of six hundred meters, flows through Devil's Canyon and flows into the lake.

The Savoy Plantation offers a chance to explore the local flora. Grapefruit trees, tobacco, papaya, coconut, breadfruit, nutmeg, bamboo, cocoa, pineapple, cashews and mangoes are grown here.

St. Catherine's Cathedral is considered the largest Christian building in Asia. Noteworthy are the altar, font, and bells.