Promenading through the scenic Calangute beach Goa is famous for its beaches and old world charm. It is located on the western part of India near Maharashtra and is the richest state of the country as per the GDP. One of the most common behavior in people when told about goa is that they start thinking of beaches and parties and they are not wrong as well. Goa is home to some of the finest beaches of the country. Moreover if you are a history buff, you can head to a large number of buildings and monuments in here.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is counted among the oldest churches of India. it is 408 years old and holds the body of St. Francis Xavier. It has a floor laid with valuable stones and the interiors of the church are adorned with paintings and murals from the life and times of St. Francis Xavier. As a matter of fact, it is also called as Borea Jezuchi Bajilika by the locals. If you are into bird watching, you should visit the renowned Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary named after the prominent Indian ornithologist Salim Ali. It is home to a large number of rare species of birds including jack snipe, mudskippers, fiddler crabs, black bittern and striated heron.
You can head to the Calangute beach which is one of the most sought after beaches in Goa. You can indulge in some exciting water sports and adventure activities by its shore or the delicious sea food served in the beach shacks and restaurants by the shore. You can also head to Baga beach famous for its serene ambience and less crowd. Moreover Baga beach is famous for conducting the National beach Surfing Championship in the month of November each year. One more tourist hotspot in the state of Goa is the Cavelossim