Goa had been the envy of kings and emperors and meeting place for travel writers and none-too-few sinners. It is the most preferred beach destination in India. Gleaming Portuguese-style whitewashed churches, lush paddy fields, dense coconut palm grooves, beautiful sandy beaches, delightful laissez fair attitude, quaint homes, lovely countrysides, abudant seafoood & plenty of accommodation. Goa 105 km long coastline (with 40 beaches), is a delight for swimmers, anglers, water sport buffs, and sunbathers. Some of the best preserved mangroves in South East Asia, yet unspoilt eco-system, waterfalls cascading from the Western Ghats.

CITY SIGHTS
Basilica of Bom Jesus: In Old Goa, 10 km from Panjim, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the 16th centuary church dedicated to Infant Jesus and enshrining the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.

Aguda FortIt is built by the Portuguese, commands the mouth of Mandovi river and houses a lighthouse(open 1600-1730 hrs)

Archaeological Museum: The heritage of Goa is stored in this Museum. (Open 1000-1200 hrs and 1300-1700 hrs, Closed on Friday).

NORTH GOA: Consisting of Mapusa Town, Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple at Narva, Mayem Lake, Vagator, Anjuna, Calangute beaches.

SOUTH GOA: Covering Old Goa churches, Shri Mangush and Shri Shanta Durga Temple, Margao, Colva and Pilar Monastry, Dona Paula Bay and Miramar.

GETTING THERE:
By Air: Goa is connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore. Goa's airport at Dbolim, 30 km from Panaji, the capital.
By Rail: Goa is connected with Delhi, Vadodara, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore, Mumbai, Maharashtra & Karnataka.
By Road: the main national highways crossing through Goa-4A, 17, and 17A. From Goa Mumbai 594 km, Belgaum 157 km, Bangalore 632 km, Hospet-315 km, Hubli-184km, Karwar-103 km, Kolhapur-246 km, Mangalore-371 km, Mysore-677 km, Pune-471 km, Ratnagiri-263 km.