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GOA
An Introduction To Goa
Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the region known as the Konkan, and
The state of Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, churches, and temples. It is India's
smallest state by area and the fourth-smallest by population. Goa has the highest GDP per
capita among all Indian states,[6] two and a half times that of the country.
Location
Goa is located on the Western coast of the Indian peninsula. The location of Goa is such that
it shares its borders with Maharashtra towards the north and Karnataka in the south. The
mighty Arabian Sea lies to its west. The total straight line distance between Goa and New
Delhi is 1514 KM (kilometers)
Population And Religion
Goa has a population of approximately 1.5 million. In Goa 45% of the population
are Christian, while 56% are Hindu. The Christian population is almost entirely Roman
Catholic
Visitor And Tourism
The state of Goa, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship. And tourism is its
primary industry. Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased
tourist activity inland. Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter, whilst
the summer and monsoon seasons see many Indian tourists. Goa handled 2.29% of all
foreign tourist arrivals in the country. In 2019 54.8 lakh tourists had visited Goa. Of the 54.8
lakh, six lakh are foreign tourists
Transportation
There are many options for you to get around in Goa. Public transport largely consists of
privately operated buses linking the major towns to rural areas.
Hired forms of transport include unmetered taxis and, in urban areas, auto-rickshaws. A
popular mode of transportation in Goa is the motorcycle taxi, operated by drivers who are
locally called ‘pilots’. These vehicles transport a single pillion rider, at fares that are usually
negotiated. Other than buses, ‘pilots’ tend to be the cheapest mode of transport. You can also
rent out a motorcycle and explore the many contrasts that Goa has to offer around every twist
and turn.
River crossings in Goa are serviced by flat-bottomed ferry boats.
Airport
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Goa International Airport

Dabolim Airport or Goa Airport is the sole International Airport in Goa. It is operated by
the Airports Authority of India as a Civil Enclave in a Military Airbase named INS Hansa.
The airport's Integrated Terminal was inaugurated in December 2013.
Problem Associated With Bali Goa
Haphazard and unintended development of buildings along the roads, rivers’ fronts and
beaches.
Large scale cutting of trees and hill slopes resulting in the degradation of natural
environment.
Un-desirable development around historical monuments, viz. Churches and Temples etc.
Increase in the level of coastal pollution, e.g., plastic bottles and discharge of hotel sewage
directly into the sea.
Villagers also face the problem of short supply of water and electricity as these are diverted
to meet the requirements in the hotels.

Best Attractions That’s Make Bali So Famous And A Brand Destination

Calangute Beach
The largest beach in Goa, Calangute Beach is also affectionately known as the “Queen of
Beaches”. It is among the top ten beaches in the world, which means it is one of the tourist
places in Goa that you should not miss.
Baga Beach
Baga Beach is the most famous of all Goa sightseeing places and as a tourist visiting Goa
you really haven’t been to Goa if you haven’t been to Baga. Full to the brim with activities
you can indulge in, Baga Beach and its surrounding areas will not give you time to get
bored. 
Anjuna Beach
Goa is one of the most toured places in India. Anjuna, a small village on the North coast of
Goa, is amongst those few  Goa sightseeing places which receives a lot of tourists. The
Anjuna Beach is arguably amongst the best beaches in India. The beach has the perfect
picturesque background with hills. 
Dona Paula Beach
A small beach with a tragic history involving love and suicide, the Dona Paula Beach is top
places to visit in Goa. It offers plenty of to do in terms of water sports and sightseeing.
Candolim Beach
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Running from Calangute Beach on one side to Fort Aguada on the other is the Candolim
Beach. The day activities offered on this beach are its best attraction. You can perform a
whole host of activities on the beach including a vast array of water sports, all at very
reasonable prices.
Palolem Beach
Palolem is one of Goa’s most beautiful beaches, or at least used to be till it got overrun by
commercialization in the form of huts and hawkers. Nonetheless, its peaceful waters
bordered by headlands are still very attractive. It is a popular tourist attraction of South Goa.
Dudhsagar Waterfalls
Literally meaning a sea of milk, Dudhsagar Falls is a 4 tiered waterfall located and the 4th
tallest waterfall of India. 
Fort Aguada
Another heritage from the Portuguese, Fort Aguada has been standing stern on the beach
facing the Arabian Sea from 1612 when it was built in order to provide defence against the
invading Dutch and the Marathas. It was a grand old fort in its time with the capacity to hold
79 cannons among other weapons of defense. 
Bom Jesus Basilica
One of the most important of all tourist places in Goa as well as a central landmark for
Catholics, the Bom Jesus Basilica is the place in which the incorrupt body of St Francis
Xavier is kept. The Church was built in 1605 and the body of the Saint was brought to it in
1622 where it has laid since in its glass mausoleum.
Amazing Natural Beauty
Goa is a state which is gifted with incredible natural beauty. Natural Beauty of Goa includes
waterfalls, green forest, fabulous beaches and sunshine. Waterfalls in Goa are added
attraction to its natural beauty, The Dudh Sagar waterfall is one the major waterfall in Goa.

Significant Reason Why People Love To Visit Goa

Spectacular Beaches
Goa has some of the most spectacular beaches in the world that are perfectly crescent shaped,
fringed with palm trees and are dotted with beach huts. Most of these beaches have reddish
sand, some have soft white sand, many have strange rocks formations, some have hills all
around and a few of them have lagoons too!
Goan Food
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Indian food is sensational, South Indian food in particular for its light vegetarian dishes.
Goan food is unique and is super. There is plenty of fish and seafood which can be simply
prepared if you’re not a curry lover.
Best Parties
When it comes to parties, nothing can beat the old school psychedelic trance gatherings of
Goa. Back in the 1960s, many hippies visited this place and it became their permanent
residence.
Happy Locals and Beautiful People of Goa
Goans are very peaceful, easygoing and laidback. Usually smiling, they are extremely polite
and trustworthy. Apart from the local Konkani people, many other people from all over the
world call Goa their home. They have collectively formed a culture that is a blend of East
and West.
Stunning Architecture – Old Churches, Abandoned Forts and Portuguese Houses
I love admiring architectural wonders and Goa is a treat for my eyes with its many Churches,
Forts and old school Portuguese houses. Some of the most famous churches are the Basilica
of Bom Jesus (1605), Se Cathedral (1619), Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate
Conception (1541) or in fact, Old Goa is full of them where a lot of churches were built
during Portuguese rule. 
Awesome For Shopping
It’s difficult to resist the urge to buy colorful clothes, lamps, tribal jewelry, UV bedsheets, elf
dresses from Goa’s street shops.