Goa owes much to the Portuguese Raj for its architecture and to nature for rich tropical flora and fauna. So, Goa has it all - history, culture and cuisine.

Goa - The Location

Goa lies between the latitudes 14°53′54″ N - 15°40′00″ N and longitudes 73°40′33″ E - 74°20′13″ E and covers an area of 3,702 km². It is elongated stretch of coastal land known as Konkan, facing Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats mountain range separates the coastal region from the Deccan Plateau. The highest point on the Western Ghats in Konkan is the Sonsogor (3,827 feet).

Goa - The Land

Goa has a coastline of 101 km (63 miles). Speaking in pure geographical language, these are mainly rivulets, the major ones being the Mandovi, the Terekhol, the Zuari, Chapora River and the Betul. The Mormugao harbour is a natural harbour on the mouth of the Zuari. The Mandovi and the Zuari serve as the lifelines of Goa, with their tributaries draining 69% of the area. Goa has more than eight marine and about ninety riverine islands and forty estuarines. The total navigable length of Goa’s rivers is 157 miles.

Each Beach of Goa has an individuality of its own. The beaches have popularized Goa as the Beach Capital of India. Over two million visitors annually come for Goa Holidays. The Goa beaches give the visitors a “Take It Easy” feeling. You can follow action after action - endless opportunities to roam around and all-night partying. People of every budget can enjoy the endless abandonment.

The Culture of Goa

Goa exhibits a strikingly different culture from the rest of India. Dravidian Christian culture has blessed Goa a flamboyant yet peaceful identity. The natives observe Christmas, Easter, Ganesh Chaturthi and Shigmo with equal jest.

Goa Cuisine

Rice and fish curry is the staple diet in Goa. The region is well-known for its elaborate fish dishes cooked mainly with coconut oil. For drink, the good old Feni (local brew) is popular. Feni is a ferment of cashew fruit and toddy palms.

How to Reach Goa

By Air: Daily flights available to Goa throughout the year from major cities of India.

By Train: Konkan Railway connects Goa with major cities of the country by express trains such as Shatabdi Express, Konkan Kanya, Netravati and Hapa express. Major railway stations are Vasco, Tivim, Margao and Karmali.

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The Legacy

Rajasthan, the largest state in India, has been a centre of art and culture. Civilization was there in the state for 6000-8000 years. The Aryans (2000 B.C.), the Mauryans (400 A.D.) and the Scythians (the Rajputs), had settled in this region for some times. The Rajputs ruled the land for the longest period, and gave the region the cultural heritage. So it is called the “Land of

the Rajputs”. They have built those awe-inspiring forts and palaces - the major attractions for an avid tourist.

The Geography

The Aravali Range runs across Rajasthan from Mount Abu (1,722 m) to Khetri in the northeast dividing the state into 60% in the northwest and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract includes the Thar Desert. The southeast is higher in elevation and plain grassland, it has sheltered the beautiful Chambal River. Farther north there is Bharatpur district in the basin of the river Yamuna.

Hot Tourist Spots

Rajasthan is abounding with hot tourist spots; in fact all have been the contributions of the Rajputs. The major spots in Rajasthan tour packages include: Jaipur, Udaipur, Chittor, Jaiselmer, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Bikaner, Mandawa, Dungarpur, Ranakpur and Ranthambore. All these places are well connected with the country by road.

Jaipur Attraction

Of all the destinations Jaipur tourism is much popular in Rajasthan, because of the amenities, connectivity and location. It is famous for three phenomenal things: Magnificent fortresses, temples and gardens. It is most planned city of Rajasthan. Raj Mandir theatre, Hawa Mahal and Rajasthani Thali (supple meal) are the other attractions of the city. Apart from these, you can also get the royal feeling of Elephant Safari and Camel Safari. Jaipur is also proud to have Jana Shakti, one of the largest cannons in the world.

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Agra is the best in Golden Triangle Tours destinations – Agra, Delhi and Jaipur. Agra is situated 27.18° N 78.02° E on the bank of river Yamuna. On the north it is borders Mathura, on the south it is bounded by Dhaulpur, on the east by Firozabad, and on the west by Bharatpur.

Agra was one of the most authoritative cities under the Mughals, it witnessed a lot of monumental activities. Babar, the founder of the Mughal dynasty placed the first formal Persian garden, Aram Bagh on the banks of Yamuna. His grandson Akbar raised the towering Red Fort besides making the city a center for learning arts, commerce and religion. Akbar also built Fatehpur Sikri. Jahangir had a fascination for gardens and layed many gardens inside the Red Fort or Laal Kila. Shah Jahan gave Agra its most prized monument, The Taj Mahal, in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in 1643.

Places of Interest

• Taj Mahal
  One of the most famous buildings in the world and has been declared a World Heritage Site. Closed for visitors every Friday.
• Agra Fort
  It is a dominant structure built by Akbar in 1565. At one time it was the palace of Shah Jehan who reworked extensively with marble and pietra dura inlay. The main buildings in the fort include the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas, Jehangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Musamman Burj.
• Fatehpur Sikri
  It is 35 km away from Agra, primary built for military by Akbar. There are many forts inside Fatehpur Sikri.
• Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb – The Baby Taj
  Nur Jehan built this monument for her father Ghias-ud-Din Beg, the Chief Minister of Emperor Jahangir. It resembles The Taj in many respects.
• Jama Masjid
  It is a large mosque in memory of Princess Jahanara Begum. Built in 1648, notable for absence of minarets and unusual dome.
• Chini Ka Rauza
  It is tomb dedicated to Allama Afzel Khal Mullah, the prime minister of Shah Jehan.
• Sikandra - Akbar’s tomb
  It is the mosque of Akbar and reflects the completeness of his personality. The vast, carved, red-ochre sandstone tomb is set inside a lush garden.

Tip for Tourists

The best time to visit Agra is on weekdays as weekends get crowded and getting into Taj Mahal becomes a tedious job.

From Delhi the capital of India, there are hundreds of travel operators who will guide the tourists to Agra besides there are several trains and buses going through Agra.

Author’s Bio

Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on Rajasthan Tours and Golden Triangle Tour. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.swagattours.com/.

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