Sunday, October 30, 2011

Christmas and New year 2012

Climate of Goa 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

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.

Moving around in Goa is quite easy. One can find bus as well as car rental services. A unique experience is that of the motorcycle taxi. Several ferry services are also available. his trip to Goa was very different, first because I went with three other people I had only met once! And second because we stayed in North Goa.

Goa Carnival
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.

3 comments :

Ankit said...

This is the significant part of Kerala travel india attract honeymooners, normal tourists and many more vacationers.

Priya said...

Though travel by train is the best option for Goa, there are various bus booking websites that offer by road services.

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