Thursday, January 28, 2010

A Tour To Goa India

The word Goa or earth gods Gomantak means is also known as "apparently" or "Shurparak" is spreading among the Sahyadri mountains and Sindhusagar. The story of the sacred land of Gomantak well described in Sahyadri Khand of Skandha Purana, the ancient text of the Hindu religion. Since then various dynasties have ruled Goa like Rashtrakuta Kadambas, Silah, Chalukya, Bahamani, Muslims and especially with the Portuguese. This land was liberated by the army in India December 19, 1961 by Portuguese and became Union Territory of India with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. on May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred statehood and became one of the 28 states of India Tourist Attraction Republic.Major addition of natural beauty, Goa is full of great rivers like tiracolo, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talponia; wild wildlife sanctuaries like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Life Sanctuary Silvestre, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife Sanctuary Mollem found in mountain forests of the eastern state. Travelers to Goa love the relaxed nature, quiet, warm and welcoming people. Goa is known by the beach tourism that offers multiple options for beach lovers. Some of the famous beaches are Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim, Miramar is located in the north of Goa while Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and Palolem are located in the south. Some other tourist attractions are Fort Aguada AguadaFort is famous for lighthouse and structures built by the Portuguese rulers. WaterfallThese exotic Dudhsagar Waterfalls are a great attraction for tourists located in the Western Ghats is truly breathtaking, especially when the waterfalls are at their highest after the monsoon rains. Goathair Churches famous and magnificent churches of Goa are largely the legacy of Portuguese colonization. Some churches are the famous tourist attractions If Mother Church, the ruins of the church of San Agustín, Church of St. Anne, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Epiphany Church, the Church of St. Cajetan, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Church of St. Paul and Church of the Immaculate Conception etc.Temples of GoaGoa 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 Mangesh Temple and Shanta Durga Temple. Rivers The rivers of Goa, Goa as Terekhol, Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talponia formed the island of waterways enhance its beauty and romance is full of fish and shellfish - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and lobsters. The capital of Goa ie Panaji is situated in River.Cuisine Mandovi Goa Cuisine in Goa is a mixture of different cultures suffer in the course of centuries. Food Goa means the famous fish, curry, package rice and Feni. Seafood such as prawns, lobsters, crabs, bream, clams, Ladyfish, mussels, oysters and used to make a variety of curries, fries, soups and pickles. In addition to fresh seafood, dried and salted fish dishes are also available.

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