Goa - Goa Tourism

Goa is a beautiful state of India. goa is located on the western coast of Indian peninsula, separated from Maharashtra in the north, Karnataka in the south, the Western Ghats in the east, and the Arabian Sea in the west by the Terekhol River.

The tiny state of Goa, located half way down India's western coast, has long been renowned for its natural beauty: golden sandy beaches, coconut groves, vibrant green paddy fields and dense forests. Venture within and you will find an intriguing blend of East and West: 450 years of Portuguese rule is still evident in its mix of religion, cuisine and architecture - baroque churches and grand mansions dot the landscape.

Goa is a popular tourism destination that attracts tourists from far and away. Goa is dotted with the best of beaches, temples and churches.

Geographically, the position of Goa India is between the latitudes 15°48'00" North to 14°53'54" North and longitudes 74° 20'13" East to 73° 40'33" East.

The climate of Goa India maintains a moderate temperature, showing negligible variations throughout the year during all the seasons.

Weather in Goa India is really pleasant to spend your Holidays. You can visit Goa any time but ideally the trip should be synchronized with the peak of monsoons from mid July to late September or peak winters from November end to mid February.

Demographic Profile of Goa India

Area of Goa:
3,700 Sq Km

Population in Goa:
1,343,998

Capital of Goa:
Panaji/Panjim

Altitude of Goa:
Sea Level

Literacy in Goa:
82.32%

Languages in Goa:
Marathi, Konkani, Hindi, and English

Religions in Goa:
Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam

Currency of Goa:
Currency in Goa is the Indian Rupee.

Electricity in Goa:
220 Volts

History of Goa India
Goa has a long history stretching back to the 3rd century BC, when it formed part of the Mauryan Empire. Goa was later ruled by the Satavahanas of Kolhapur (in Maharashtra) around two thousand years ago. It eventually passed to the Chalukyas of Badami, who controlled it between 580 to 750. Over the next few centuries Goa was successively ruled by the Silharas, the Kadambas and the Chalukyans of Kalyani, rulers of Deccan India.

Culture of Goa India
The most popular celebrations in Goa are Christmas, Ganesh Chaturthi, New Year's Day, the Shigmo festival and the Carnival. However, since the 1960s, the celebrations of the Shigmo and carnival have shifted to the urban centres, and in recent times these festivals are seen more as a means of attracting tourists. Celebrations for all festivals usually last for a few days and include parties and balls.