Goa has several beautiful beaches. But in addition to the beaches, Goa is also famous for its wide variety of tourist attractions ranging from famous churches and temples to wildlife attractions, thick forests and waterfalls. A comprehensive tour of the state should include the various flavors of the state. Tourists can choose from the many Goa packages that offer countless attractions.
The Goa government earns a significant amount of income through tourism. Due to government encouragement, Goa hotels and tour operators offer a wide variety of Goa tour packages, from a couple of days to a week-long leisure tour.
Fort Aguada is a well-maintained fort that was built in 1609-1612 to defend Old Goa from enemy attacks. There is a fresh water spring inside the fort. For wildlife lovers, Goa tour packages cannot do without visits to the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and the Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
Lake Mayem, an ideal picnic spot with boating facilities, sits amid dense green hills. Lake Carbolim is another beautiful body of water that attracts more than 80 different species of migratory birds. Apart from these two main lakes, there is Lake Netravalli along with many springs, some of them are Kesarval spring, Pomburpa spring and Boca De Vaca spring. Two beautiful waterfalls, Arvalem Falls near Rudreshwar Temple and Dudhsagar Falls near Colem Train Station, should invariably find a place in any of the Goa packages. These picturesque bodies of water are a delight for tourists who enjoy the natural splendor.
Among the many temples that can be visited in Goa, the most important are the Shree Mahalasa and Shree Mahalaxmi temples. Not only do they offer a divine feel, but they are also architectural marvels.
Goa churches are distinguished from other churches not only from the point of view of religion, but also from an architectural point of view. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is where the mortal remains of Saint Xavier are consecrated and, therefore, it is one of the most revered churches. This church has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It Cathedral Church has the largest bell in Goa, which is called the “golden bell”. Apart from these two famous churches, tourists can visit the Church of San Cayetano, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Church of San Francisco de Assissi, among many others. Goa packages include visits to all these important churches because they transcend religious boundaries.
There is no shortage of beautiful beaches in Goa. Goa’s famous beaches include Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Colva, and Miramar. If he does nothing else, a tourist can simply rest under the umbrella looking out at the vast expanse of clear blue water. As such, a tourist can enjoy the sea on many of these beaches. To visit and enjoy all these beaches, the tourist is recommended to opt for any of the Goa tour packages offered by recognized tour operators. Most of Goa’s premium hotels are located by the Arabian Sea and have their own exclusive beaches.
Goa hotels offer different categories of accommodation. Even a tourist on a budget should find a visit to Goa within reach as many budget hotels offer inexpensive accommodation.
