Nestled on the southwestern coastline of India, India’s smallest state Goa, is known for its picturesque beaches, Indo-Portuguese heritage & culture, fusion cuisine, rave parties, and exciting nightlife. It is the ultimate tropical beach destination in India. Affordable, scenic, and cosmopolitan. Goa is very contemporary—occasionally very bohemian and hippie— but still has lots of historical mystery.
Goa is one of India’s most visited tourist destinations, where you’ll find tourists from all corners of the world all year round. It is a true tropical paradise of shimmering sands, swaying palm trees, clear blue skies, and near-perfect weather.
When the Portuguese first set foot in this land of sparkling beaches, they called it “Perola Do Orienta” —the Pearl of the Orient. Thanks to a mingling of Hindustani and medieval Portuguese cultures, arts, architecture, and cuisine in this former Portuguese colony, Goa has a unique East-meets-West vibe that you won’t find elsewhere in India.
Glorious heritage sites like the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Immaculate Conception Church, Cabo de Rama Fort, Aguada Fort, and Church of St. Francis of Assisi are some examples of this phenomenon.
