Goa

Goa stands out all across the globe for its legacy of the Portuguese colonial regime of more than 450 years and heritage. The Portuguese came in GOA in the year of 1510 AD, attracted by exotic East and the promise of lucrative spice routes. Its traditional culture has been primarily crafted by the Hindu and Catholic population. Bestowed with better connectivity by airways, railways and roadways, there has been inrush of people from all neighboring states that has shaped variant cultures. People across the country have now come and settled here.

Tourism activity is generally promoted on the coastal areas of Goa. This picturesque state is a destination of choice for Indian and foreign tourist, especially Britons and Russian travelers. Goa stands 6th among the top ten Nightlife cities in the world in National Geographic Travel. A water sport is the prime attraction of the state. Popular beaches such as Baga and Calangute offer jet-skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, water scooter rides, and much more. Patnem beach in Palolem stood third in CNN Travel's top twenty Beaches in Asia.