Goa

Goa Beach LifeGoa, the beach city is near Mumbai, North India.

Coastal state Goa is situated 1022 mts sea level and Panaji is the capital.

Goa, was once the administrative and religious capital of the Portuguese Asian empire. It became one of the jewels in the Portuguese crown during 16th and 17th centuries. Long-distance trade with Lisbon brought New World gold and silver to trade for Asian spices (such as pepper, cloves, cinnamon) as well as tea and Chinese silks.

The Portuguese had built a number of large churches and an important convent (Santa Mónica).

Konkani is the mother tongue of Goans. People here speak English and Hindi. Apart from this, linguistic interpreters of all languages are available here.

Goa is plenty with famous Churches and Temples. People show equal respect for all religions whether they are Catholic, Muslim or Hindu. It is also known as ‘Rome of the East’.

Festivals are an integral part of Goan life. Shigmo, Dussehra, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Holi are the Hindu festivals whereas Carnival, Feast of St Francis Xavier, Christmas and Sao Joao are the christian festivals they celebrate. Apart from that Goa Heritage Festival at Fontainhas and Monte Music Festival are very famous here.

PLACES OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS WITHIN GOA:

  • Mayem Lake
  • Vagator & Anjuna
  • Calangute [queen of Goan beaches]
  • Bassilica Church [old Goa]
  • St. Cathedral*

PLACES AROUND GOA:

  • Margao
  • Vasco
  • Mapusa
  • Mumbai
  • Ahmedabad

TRANSPORTATION

There are proper facilities of transportation through air (Panaji Domestic Airport), through bus and through rail. The Airport is 30 kms away from the city. Ferry Services are used to cross the coastal backwaters.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

Since this is the major tourist place, all types of luxurious and economy Hotels and Multi Cuisine Restaurants are available here.

ENTERTAINMENT

Goa is a place full of entertainment.The list is quite a long one and there is everything in this place where you can enjoy life to the utmost. Go-Karting, Bird Watching everything Water Sports, Animal Life, Handicrafts, Fashion, Movie Theatres, Shopping, Discotheques, Casinos, Museums, Walks and Kala Academy.

MEDICAL TOURISM IN GOA

Many Internationally Accredited Global Healthcare Hospitals like Apollo Victor Hospital is here to serve patients around the world. There are many professionally maintained health spas, wellness clinics, beauty parlors and fitness centres to keep your health in good condition.

CONTACT

For further details sitemanager@medicaltour-india.com or GetQuote for specific treatments.

LOCATION

LINKS

Goa Tourism
Wikipedia
Conde Nast Traveller

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