Goa is one the most exotic travel destination of India. Goa is all about, beaches, colourful clothes, music, luxury, cuisine, history & heritage, exploring nature, and basically fun, romance, thrill and adventure all possible at the same place. Perhaps this might be the reason why Goa is so craved by all, young adults, teenagers, children, adults and even old people, to travel and explore. It interests them all. Goa is a beautiful, naturalistic and full of varied things to do, places to visit, events to go in and people to meet, and lots to explore, perhaps highly distinctive than rest of India. Goa attracts more than two million tourists each year. Here’s what makes Goa India’s most exotic travel destination:- 1. Rich History: Ruled by the Portuguese from 1510 to 1961, Goa became a part of India on 19th December 1961 with the success of ‘Operation Vijay’, as the 25th state of India. The Portuguese rule of more than four centuries in Goa left an immense cultural influence in the state. No wonder why Christianity is the second highest followed religion in Goa and, you can see so many beautiful churches in Goa everywhere. 2. Climate: Being in the tropical climate zone and near Arabian Sea, Goa has a vivid tropical climate. Goa has a hot and humid climate most of the year. Even winter is for just about two and half months. Summery and moderate hot weather prevailing in Goa most of the year is one of the main reasons why Goa attracts very high number of (2Mn+) foreign visitors each year. The sun falling on beaches makes perfectly beautiful sunrises, sunsets and glow on the beach every day. 3. Events: Goa is all about fun mostly. Goa is the place which features numerous exclusive adventure, entertainment, social and many other events in India. Goa is insanely famous for ‘Sunburn’, an electronic dance music festival which goes on for non-stop 72 hours, held every year at the Candolim Beach. Sunburn music festival was ranked as 9th best music festival in the world and each year Sunburn attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world and India. Various media events of automobile companies attract lot of domestic tourists each year for car & bike launches, media drives, exhibitions and enthusiast meet-ups. World-famous new-year parties and music festivals attract the many tourists every year. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier from December 3 every year which goes on for nine days, is full of fun, activities, masquerades, parades and mass prayers. Goa Carnival celebrated just before Lent in February/March attracts many visitors with its music and lavish floats. Monte Music Festival which brings together Indian classical and Western Classical forms of music is held every year in November. 4. Adventure: Goa has 72 beaches on a continuous stretch of 105km+ area, waterfalls, and natural lakes surrounded by hills, for adventure sports, and nine rivers for cruising on. Salim Bird sanctuary in Chorao Islands attracts many bird lovers. Beach games like Beach Volleyball, Beach Football, Softball, Frisbee, & sandcastle building, and water sports like Scuba Diving, Rafting, Jet-Skiing, Kite-Skiing, Parasailing, Canoeing, and Banana Rides are very popular in Goa. Other attractions in Goa are paragliding, hang gliding, fishing, crocodile sighting, and backwater cruising. Lavish Hotels: Goa is famous for India’s most luxurious, lavish, and posh hotels. Goa features exquisite 5-star and 4-star hotels almost everywhere you go. These luxurious hotels have all the amenities enough to spoil you. Goa has all the famous of India like The Zuri White Sands Goa Resort & Casino, Goa Mariott Resort &Spa, Park Hyatt, Taj Exotica, Vivanta by Taj Panaji, The Leela Hotel Goa, etc. However, The Zuri White Sands at the Varca Beach Goa Resort & Casino, Goa, is highly renowned for providing the most luxurious amenities and ambience a 5-star hotel could ever provide. Especially, the Waterfalls Café at The Zuri White Sands Goa Resort & Casino is very famous among the tourists with multi cuisine dining and also Goan theme dinners accompanied by the colourful Goan dancers and live music held on Saturday evenings. You can explore more about this hotel at thezurihotels.com |
