2. Getting familiar with some facts of Goa.
Understanding about tourism in Goa and its current
scenario.
To know about the accessibility modes to reach Goa.
To know the famous places of visits and activities in
Goa in Tourism point of view.
To understand the culture and dance forms popular in
Goa.
3. State- Goa
Capital- Panaji (Panjim)
Time Zone-
IST(GMT+0530hrs)
Largest city- Vasco da gama
Area- 3702 sq km
Coastline length- 300 km
Main languages- Konkani,
Marathi, English and Hindi
When to go- November to
March
4. Mainly known for its beaches, place of worship, scenic
beauty and world heritage architectures, Goa is visited by
a large number of both International and domestic tourists
each year.
Because of being in the area of western ghats, it is rich in
flora and fauna and is classified as a biodiversity hotspot.
Portuguese(who entered in the early 16th century as
merchants and conquered) cultural influence can still be
seen in the historic city of Margao.
Goa tourism development corporation is the governmental
body that looks after the growth and development of Goa
5. Goa Tourism Development Corporation(GTDC) is the
governmental organization which is responsible for better
growth and development of tourism in Goa, all the rules and
regulations are formed by GTDC.
According to stats, tourism is Goa’s primary industry as it
handles 12% of all foreign tourist arrivals in India.
In the recent times tourism in Goa has witnessed a bit of
decline, because of overuse of its beaches in past and therefore
GTDC is planning for alternate tourism in Goa such as increase
in adventure water sport activities in Goa and many more.
Suggestion- Goa is one of the best tourist attraction that our
country is blessed with, which provides lots of FOREX to us
and can continue to be so for many more years to come, but has
to keep sustainability as its primary aim to focus.
6. By Air
Airport Name
Goa International Airport-Vasco-da-Gama(DABOLIM)
By Rail
The Konkan Railway makes Goa easily accessible by rail from
cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Mangalore,
Ernakulam, Thiruvanthapuram. Goa is also liked to Bangalore,
Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.
By Road
Goa is connected with all the major towns in India via the
National Highways NH4A, NH17 and NH17A.
By Sea
A number of Ship cruises are available between Mumbai &
Panaji covering entire Konkan coastline. A new cruise has
started since December 2003 that piles thrice a week from
Mumbai to Panaji
7. Churches And Convents of Goa
Beaches
Forts
Wild Life Sanctuaries
Cruises
Water Sports
Waterfalls(Mainly Dudhsagar Waterfall)
Goa Carnival
9. The Church of Our
Lady of Rosary
The Se Cathedral
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Velha Goa Church
St. Cajetan Church,
Old Goa
10.
11.
12. Terekhol Fort Fort Aguada Chapora Fort
Cabo da Rama
Salim Ali Bird
Sanctuary
Cotigao Wildlife
Sanctuary
13. A common generalization about Goans is that they are
born with music and football in their blood. This can be
attributed to the fact that football and music are deeply
entrenched in Goa culture.
Music of goa -Mando and dulpod are traditional goa
musical forms.
Dance of goa -Some traditional Goa dance forms are
dekhnni, fugdi, and corridinho. Western social dancing are
also famous dance form of Goa