Beauty can be inebriating and in Goa.. you have so much of it - in the golden sands, the blue waters, the sylvan forests and the lakes. Visiting Goa usually covers the normal tourist circuits, including one or two beaches, shopping / hopping at Mapusa, and Madgoan or Panajim. But there is more. In Goa, you have to put in more days to fully savor the place, the pleasure of discovering a crab under a stone, churches of Old Goa, temples in small villages, and the peace of watching a quiet sunset on a beach. The whole experience of goa is miraculous in distressing oneself. Such is the beauty and magic of Goa, which has more than 100 km of coastline and the sea has different shades to offer at various places. One can rest assured that the mood of the sea will not be repeated in Goa.
When To Visit: The best time to visit Goa is between October to March
Getting There: By Air : Goa's entry point for travelers coming by air is its international airport is Dabolim, which is 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.
By Rail : Goa is very well connected by rail from Mumbai (490 km), Bangalore (430 km) and Delhi (1,874 km). The two main stations of Goa are at Margao and Vasco Da Gama.
By Road : Goa is easily approachable from Mumbai and Banglore by road. There are lots of private deluxe coaches available besides Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa transport corporation buses. Car rental service is also available to reach Goa by road. Goa's main bus station is Kadamba.
By Sea For the travelers who like to enjoy sea route, there is a boat service available from Mumbai to Panji which takes about 8 hrs.
Local Traveling in Goa: There are plenty of coaches, car rental services, taxis available for visitors to travel locally in Goa. One major attraction is availability of motor bikes that can be taken on rent for traveling in Goa. Ferry services are also available at various beaches.
Geography of Goa: Goa is a state, situated on the western coast of the Indian Peninsula and separated from Maharashtra by the Terekhol River in the north, Karnataka in the south, the Western Ghats in the east, and the Arabian Sea in the West. The state is located between the latitudes 15'48'00" North to 14'53'54" North and longitudes 74? 20'13" East to 73? 40'33" East.
The major rivers and streams flowing through the state are Tiracol, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal, Talpona, Galgibagh, and Chapora. Some of the famous lakes in the state are Mayem and Carambolim. Most of the rivers are navigable and are of immense economic importance as ores are transported through these rivers to the Mormugao port for export.
Right through the year Goa experiences a moderate temperature with not much variation. The summer is at its hottest in May while the winter months of January and February are the coldest. Otherwise, the state experiences tropical weather the rest of the year. Goa receives rainfall from the Southwest monsoon between the months of June and September. July receives the highest rainfall while February is the driest month. About a third of Goa's total land area is still covered by forests. Goa also has a few wildlife reserves and the prominent one is the Bhagwan Mahavir National Park near Molem. Spread over an area of 107 sq km, the park has a sizable population of leopard, chital and sloth bear along with several species of birds. Besides forests, much of the remaining landscape is covered with plantations. Coconut, cashew and jackfruit grow in abundance.
Rome, the capital of Italy is a fascinating city founded more than 2700 years ago. It is also called as the Eternal City. This city is very vast. It will be a very enriching experience to travel in Rome. It gives you a felling of pleasure having turbulent history under your feet. Knowing a little bit of history will add some charm in your traveling.
This city is rich in art, monuments and historic views; it has maintained its charm and independence throughout the centuries. Rome's history can be read in every monument. It is like a museum, visited each year by millions of tourists from all over the world Monumental buildings like the Pantheon and the Coliseums are remains of the age Roman Empire. Saint Peter's Basilica is one of the famous buildings here which is the largest church in the world.
Tourist Attractions in Rome
There are plenty of things to see in Rome, your entire weekend can be spending alone in the Vatican City. As there is so much to visit you have to visit places as fast as possible so that you cover most of the places. Rome has around 400 churches and four major basilicas.
San Clemente covers the multi-layered labyrinth of Rome. On the street, there is a 12th-century basilica with beautiful mosaics. Down one level is a well-preserved Roman basilica.
Quirinale is the highest of seven hills. In front of the Palazzo are Scuderie having exhibition space in the building. The Colosseum was the largest building of the era.
The monumental structure has become old now, but even today it proves to be a beautiful sight. It is also called as the Flavian Amphitheatre. Its construction was started by the Emperor Vespasian, the huge amphitheater was built near the lake, which also included the Golden House and the nearby Colossus statue.
It is a large elliptical building, measuring 188m by 156m and a height of 48 meter. The Colosseum was covered with a coating called as velarium. This protected the spectators from the sun.The most popular areas include the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona which are spectacular and inviting.
Night life in Rome
Rome's night life is spectacular. There are magical lightening fountains under the black haed sky. Some of Rome's monuments, museums, historical sites are open untill late at night. Fountains like Naids, the Tortoise looks beautiful at night. The capitoline hills, glows magnificiently in the dark. Pietro also looks very impressive at night. Illuminated architecture, Renaissance fountains, sidewalk shows, and art expos all gives life to Piazza Navona. The Academy of St. Cecilia hosts a large number of performances of the most important orchestra. Don't forget to have a look on opera at the baths of Caracalla.
The Reputation of ballet dancers is made by the performance of internationally known guest.At Night Street of Rome looks like outdoor festival. If you want to have a sit over wine or coffee late at night then there is Via Veneto, piazza della Rotonda for you
Travel tips for Rome Traveler
For most holy sites, clothing should covers up midriffs, shoulders and legs, particularly for the Vatican.
Tourist's sites are full of pickpockets; even inside the church it is full of them, so beware of them.
Tourists have to pay heavy fine on the purchase of counterfeited goods so do not buy them.
Tourist requiring urgent medical attention should visit the nearby hospital.
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