Thursday, December 3, 2009

Holiday vacation to Goa Kerala for New year2010

If you are planning to get all that Nature has to offer except snow-capped mountains, you could fulfill your desire on Goa and Kerala along the western coast of India.

Goa, a small emerald land, and Kerala, another small verdant state, have beaches. But it would be a perfect holiday to lap up the sun and sand of Goa, and hop onto Kerala to enjoy the mountain stations and backwaters. This way you get best of both the worlds.Location of Goa

Goa is located on the West Coast of India. The Terekhol River separates Goa from the Indian state of Maharashtra in the north. The state of Karnataka lies to the south and the hills of the Western Ghats surround Goa on the East. To the west of Goa lies the Arabian Sea.

Goa is located between the latitudes 15°48'00" North to 14°53'54" North and longitudes 74° 20'13" East to 73° 40'33" East.
Climate of Goa

Goa has a moderate temperature showing negligible variations in different seasons. May is the hottest month while January and February are the coldest.

There is a prevalence of tropical weather rest of the year. Southwest Monsoon brings rain in Goa between June and September. July is the month that receives maximum rainfall while February gets least amount of rain.
How to Reach Goa by Air:

Dabolim is the main entry point for Goa situated at a distance of around 29 km from Panaji on the coast near Vasco da Gama.

Most domestic airlines operate in Goa apart from chartered private airlines operating from UK and Germany. Indian Airlines has direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai daily. Air India also flies to Goa.
How to Reach Goa by Rail:
It is not difficult to reach Goa by trains, especially after opening of the Konakan Indian Railway that connects Margao and Vasco da Gama to major cities in India.

You can take trains from Delhi 1,874 km), Mumbai (490km), and Bangalore (430 km) to reach Goa comfortably.

From the railway stations, you can hire taxis and motorcycle taxis to reach the desired destinations.
How to Reach Goa by Road:

Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka state transport corporations operate from the Kadamba bus stand at Panaji. Frank Shipping operates a boat service between Mumbai and Panaji.

Goa carnival is one of the most enthusiastic celebrations of western style in India. A hot favorite among revellers all around the world, the Goan carnival is known for its riotous merrymaking.

You will be entertained thoroughly with beautifully decorated floats, live music and dancing of many ethnic origins. Specialty of this carnival is the rich blend of cultures and religions that is seldom witnessed anywhere else.

6 comments :

Unknown said...

your blog is very informative

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Karma said...

Kerala is famous for Backwaters and hill stations.. but there are so many famous beaches in Kerala. The specialty of Kerala Beaches are, they are not that much crowded, you can enjoy your beach holiday in Kerala. Even in Kovalam you have less crowded beaches. Kerala Holidays are perfect with backwaters, beaches, houseboats, hill stations...

Unknown said...

Kerala one of the smallest states in India but one of the state that attracts many tourists not only from India but from all over the world. The world class ayurvedic medicines, their own cultures and festivals, the pine and the coconut trees, all of them contribute for making kerala an attractive tourist spot. It is a worth seeing tourist spot where once can value their money that they spend going there.Travel Destinations

Eronn said...

The southern part of India too has a plenty offers for its tourists. In fact it has everything that anyone might want on a holiday. In South, the Goa Tour Packages is quite famous tourist destination for its luxury beaches. Tourists from all over the world flock here just to soak in all the sun that they can get.

Unknown said...

It is really good for us to read your such informative blog on Goa Tourism. In South, you can also choose Kerala for its Lush hill stations, Sandy beaches, Religious, Heritage & Cultural sights, Ayurveda treatment. To know more visit:- Kerala Backwaters Tour