Holiday Vacation Tour in Goa

Goa - A Dream Destination

Buzzing with natural beauty and blissful ambiance Goa is the place to be this summers. Goa, a small beautiful state of India. Goa is a very blissful treat to souls. Goa offers sheer fun and enjoyment to the tourists. Goa famous for its long stretched golden beaches. Goa has been blessed with very attractive beaches viz. Arjuna beach, Baga beach, Bogmolo beach, Calangute Beach and Dona Paula Beach.

Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the world. But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. Much of the real Goa is in its interiors, both inside its buildings and in the hinterland away from the coastal area. Legends from Hindu mythology credit Lord Parshuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu with the creation of Goa. Over the centuries various dynasties have ruled Goa. Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani Muslims and most famously the Portuguese have been rulers of Goa. Goa was liberated by the Indian Army from Portuguese colonization on December 19, 1961 and became an Union Territory along with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred statehood and became the 25th state of the Indian Republic. Having been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite different from the rest of India. Hindu and Catholic communities make up almost the entire population with minority representation of Muslims and other religions. All the communities have mutual respect towards one another and their secular outlook has given Goa a long and an unbroken tradition of religious harmony. The warm and tolerant nature of the Goans allows them to celebrate and enjoy the festivals of various religions such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Christmas, Easter and Id with equal enthusiasm. The state of Maharashtra borders Goa on the north, the state of Karnataka on the south and east. The vast expanse of the Arabian Sea on the west forms the magnificent coastline for which Goa is justly famous. Terekhol (Tiracol), Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona are the main rivers which weave their way throughout the state forming the inland waterways adding beauty and romance to the land besides being used to transport Goa's main export commodity of Iron and Manganese ore to Mormugao Harbour. Along the way to the coast these waterways form estuaries, creeks and bays breaking the sandy, palm-fringed coastline behind which lie the fishing villages among the coconut groves. 

Anjuna Beach Market: Located in the heart of the 'backpackers' scene, the Anjuna flea market is the place to be on Wednesday. A beach town situated off the North of Goa, Anjuna became the hide-Western 'hippies' arriving in the 60's. Finding their wallets empty but wanting to stay longer, these early travelers auctioned off their belongings from guitars to jewelry and jeans to their compatriots. Thus began the infamous 'flea' market at Anjuna. Located on the sandy stretch overlooking the waves of the Arabian sea, what started as an open-air hippie exchange has become one of the most popular attractions for backpackers and tourists alike. And though a relatively new phenomena unlike the antiquity of the Mapusa market, the Flea market has a unique style and rhythm all its own. At today's Market, which during the peak season(October-April) covers almost the entire stretch of beach, one finds only a few Western residents and long-staying travelers on the selling side of the fence. The majority come to observe and buy, while the hawkers hail from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the semi-nomadic Laminae in Karnataka. The latter make up the largest majority, selling thick silver jewelry, richly-dyed fabrics, and trinkets from all over India. They have a unique style of dress and culture all their own, and live on the fringes of Goan society much like the long-staying travelers who resie in Anjuna and frequent the market.With so much to offer Goa is a place to be for everyone. Don’t miss out your Goa trip with Holiday India. We at Holiday India offer the best packages for Goa and an experience with you will cherish your lifetime. For details on Goa and our exclusive Goa packages, contact us at or drop at enquiry here.

Usher in the Year 2012 in India

 

2012 will be a leap year starting on Sunday in the Gregorian calendar. It is predicted by many, that the year will mark the end of the world or a similar catastrophe. December 21, 2012, according to the Mayan calendar, various astronomical alignments and numerological formulae related to this date have been proposed. But, the New Age interpretation of this transition postulates that this date marks the start of time in which Earth and its inhabitants may undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation.  Astronomers and other scientists have rejected the apocalyptic forecasts as pseudoscience, stating that the anticipated events are contradicted by simple astronomical observations. The New Age movement is a Western Spiritual movement and its commandments have been described as drawing on both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. It aims to create "a spirituality without borders or confining dogmas" that is inclusive and pluralistic.

Be it the end of the world or the beginning of the New Age, it should not be a deterrent factor for the travel buffs. And, if it is one place you would like to visit before December 21, 2012, why not India, a magical country that intrigues everyone. One of the world’s oldest living civilizations - which gave to the world-the concept of zero, the key sound Om…Yoga, Meditation and diverse religions. Situated in the heart of Asia, history in India is called a crossroads of cultures from China to far Europe, and the most significant Asian connection to the cultures of Africa. Venture out and explore the incredible, off the beaten tracks and virgin territories that India tourism has on offer. From the sun-kissed beaches to the snow-capped mountains From the ancient architectures to the divine temples, experience the Spiritual, Adventurous, Wild, Ancient, Unexplored or the Real India

There are so many places you can visit in India. From east to west and north to south everything you see is so different and each place more enchanting than the other. India has a wealthy and robust cultural background which continues to be preserved beautifully over the years. India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world. and this led to the rise of many different cultures in this absolutely mystical sub-continent. Any visitor to India is stunned by the richness of the land, by its lush beauty, the Himalayas, exotic architecture and by its ability to overload the senses with the pure, concentrated intensity of its colors, smells, tastes, and sounds. Home to more than one billion people, this subcontinent bristles with a mix of ethnic groups, which translates into an intoxicating cultural cocktail for the traveller.

For those seeking spiritual sustenance, India has many sacred sites and stirring philosophical epics, while history buffs will encounter gems from the past almost everywhere. Ardent fans of the great outdoors can paddle in the shimmering waters of one of many balmy beaches, scout for big jungle cats on a blood-pumping wildlife safari, or simply inhale pine-scented air on a meditative forest walk. And for the foodies, they can look forward to savoring an extensive variety of seductive specialties across the country.

Well, to usher in the New Year, one has to bid a farewell to the Old Year. And what could be a better place for that in India than Goa? The revelry and merrymaking of Christmas in Goa continues with the New Year Celebrations in Goa.

So, before the much speculated year passes, pack your bags and head off to India. Whether you want to be become spiritually enriched or discover the colorful exotic cultures or pump up your adrenalin with some wild life and adventure or just experience vastness and beauty of a land, make the best, of the year 2012 in India.

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