Goa an ideal holiday destination

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Natural scenic beauty, bountiful beaches, gothic churches and temples along with wildlife sanctuaries make Goa an ideal holiday destination

Goa, India's smallest state by area and fourth smallest by population, is fondly re ferred to as the “tiny emerald land of the West coast“. With its natural scenic beauty, abundant greenery, eye-catching beaches and temples and churches, colorful and lively feasts and festivities and above all the hospitable people; all this gives Goa an ideal tourist profile. When you think of Goa, a montage of beach, beer, parties and endless fun comes to your mind. However, visiting some parts of this place for a simple leisure trip could turn into an ideal vacation.
The main asset that contains this high profile product is Goa's 105 kms coastline studded with 29 beaches lined by golden sand, silver sand, a natural harbor and the large network of inland waterways. Tour to the land of Goa can never fail to fascinate the travelers to relax and have fun on the translucent sandy beach. The natural treasures and the exotic beaches offer perfect escapade for the excitement loving holiday seekers.
Among all the tourist attractions, the romantic beaches of Goa are the prime attraction of tourists. The state is gifted with some of the finest beaches in the world that creates amiable ambiance to enjoy Goa beach tours and beach holidays in a memorable way. Arjuna Beach, Baga Beach, Calangute Beach, Vagator Beach, Morjim Beach and Palolem Beach are some of the famous beaches here. Goa is a perfect blend of old and modern culture. The history and heritage of the state is richly preserved in its churches, forts, traditional homes and villages.The state has some national parks and wildlife sanctuaries also such as Bondla National Park, Mollem National Park, Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Cotigao Wlidlife Sanctuary. These protected areas provide shelter to various kinds of wildlife species.Another natural charm of Goa is Dudhsagar Waterfall, which is known as the highest waterfall of India.
Goa boasts of hotels and resorts, which make for an important aspect of tourism component, in abundance. One is likely to find a plethora of resorts and hotels, from which the person can pick and choose as per his budget and choice. The Goa beach resorts are largely popular among the tourists. These hotels and resorts are specifically designed to cater to the traveling needs of the visitors as they offer a wide variety of flexible plans. There is no dearth of good restaurants in the state which are known to serve delectable Goan cuisine.
No holiday is complete without shopping. Shopping in Goa is a fabulous experience to say the least. It boasts of an age-old tradition of fantastic handicrafts that speak volumes for the craftsmanship and aesthetic sense of Goan people.