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Tuesday, February 3, 2015
About Goa, the smallest state in India
Goa is located in the west coastline of India and has an area of about 3762 sq kilometers. Panjim also known as Panaji is the capital city of the state of Goa. Margao(Madgaon), Vasco-Da-Gama, Ponda, Mapusa are the other main cities in the state of Goa.
Languages spoken in the state are Konkani, Hindi, English, Marathi and Portuguese.
Places to visit in Goa
The main tourist attractions of Goa are various sandy and colourful beaches, churches, water sports, historical forts and monuments, Goan cuisine and sea food specialities, flea markets and many more
Where to stay in Goa?
Accommodation facilities are available in plenty. You can get which ever type you like according to your taste and budget. From 5 star restaurants to shacks on the beach front each and every type are available for dining and eat outs.
Best Time to Visit to Goa
During October to March. December and January are the two festival months there because of Christmas Carnival and new year parties.
How to reach Goa?
You can travel by air, rail or by road to reach Goa.
Dabolim airport is the airport in the state and lies at about 29 kilometers from Panjim the capital city of the state. The airport is connected to most of the cities in India.
There are two main railway stations in the state namely Madgaon and Vasco. Karmali and Thivim are other two railway stations which are used regularly, Karmali for going towards Panjim and Thivim for going in the direction of Mapusa / Calanghute.
These stations are well connected to the cities in and around Goa.
If you are travelling by road, NH 17, 17A and 4A passing through the state. Kadamba bus station is the major inter state bu terminus and is well connected with all the cities around the state.
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