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A MANY SPLENDORED THING: (clockwise from top) The fleet is in for the day. Not you average crowded beach. The cathedral of Saint Francis in Old Goa. There is no better place for beach yoga... than in the home of yoga. Every kind of beach sport is at your fingertips. The beach is great but the food... one of the true pleasures when in India.
Situated on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan, Goa has a soul that reaches deep
into its thought-provoking history, rich culture and some of the most beautiful natural scenery that India has to offer.
Legends from Hindu mythology, credit Lord Parshuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu with the creation of Goa. Over the centuries various dynasties including Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani Muslims and most notably the Portuguese have ruled Goa. On December 19, 1961 the Indian Army from Portuguese colonisation liberated Goa and it became a 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.
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. Because of its diversity there are some great activities to do and places to go when holidaying in this unique part of the world. Let’s take a glimpse.
BODY ART
Get a black henna tattoo painted onto any part of your body by a tribal tattoo artist right on the beach. You can choose from a large variety of designs, ranging from simple to really intricate. And the best thing about a henna tattoo is that it fades away after
a few weeks so you can’t be bound for too long to your choice of design!
PARTY
There is live entertainment and dancing music in Goa’s popular nightspots so let your hair down, rid those inhibitions and join in with some traditional Goan dancing. Goa has many popular cultural events throughout the year so check out their calendar to see
what is happening during your planned holiday. www.goatourism.gov.in
SNACK SHACKS
When it comes to food Goa certainly knows how to please our taste buds. There are numerous shacks that provide an amazing range of food and aside from the stellar menus and wonderful cooks, they are a great place to hang out with your friends and family. Infantaria at Calangute has a large collection of superbly prepared snacks and bakes. Their breakfast options are superb. Curly’s on Anjuna is a shack that serves some seriously good food. You’ll always find a group of hippies sitting around here and young people playing
ball on the beach in front. Britto’s at Baga is a very popular beachside multi cuisine restaurant with tables leading onto the beach where you can dig your toes in the sand while digging into a grilled lobster. At night, all their tables are candle lit and the sea breeze is just perfect.
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