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To let your hair down, enjoy nature, soak the sun on the beaches, admire the architectural relics, party hard, be a part of the festive spirit and of course compliment yourself with the complacent attitude of its surroundings, Goa is certainly the place to be.
Consisting of two districts, North and South Goa, this tiny state along the Konkan coast covers 3,702 sq km. This exotic place has a |
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colonial history to itself, with Alfonso de Albuquerque establishing a strong Portuguese enclave here in 1510.The ruins and evidence of which can still be found in its architecture and in the culture, cuisine and mannerisms of its people. Eventually, Goa became a part of the Indian Union in 1961.
Apart from the long stretches of white sands and the churches there are other attractions as well, including the Hindu temples around Ponda built between the 15th and 18th century.
Synonymous with Goa are the Hippies who are so in love with the casual, warm and carefree attitude of this place that they refuse to budge from here.
The Goa carnival held in the month of February every year is certainly a spectacular event. And yet another event that not only attracts the Goans but also a majority from Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Panjab for
The Christmas and New years celebrations which start spreading like a contagious festive spirit a month in advance.
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