Would you go there for the Christmas Holiday?
2006-09-15 15:34:50 · 7 answers · asked by LolaCabana 2 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
Goa (gō'ə) , state (2001 provisional pop. 1,343,998), c.1,430 sq mi (3,700 sq km), W India, on the Malabar coast. A former Portuguese colony and Indian union territory, Goa became a state in 1987. The capital is Panaji (Panjim). The chief products are rice, cashew nuts, and coconuts. There is a growing manufacturing sector and tourism is also important to the economy. The languages spoken there are Portuguese, English, Marathi, and Konkani, a dialect. About 35% of the region's population is Roman Catholic; the rest are mostly Hindu.
Long a famous port, Goa was known to Arab seafarers. It had been ruled by Kandamba dynasty for more than a millennium when it was conquered by Muslim forces in 1312. Goa became part of the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar in 1370 but was recaptured by Muslims 100 years later. The Portuguese under Afonso de Albuquerque annexed it in 1510 from territory belonging to the sultan of Bijapur. Goa was invaded by Indian troops in 1961 and incorporated into India in 1962.
Old Goa, the original capital, was a prosperous port city in the late 16th cent. A cathedral, churches, and several palaces survive from this period. The most notable structure is the Church of Bom Jesus, with its tomb of St. Francis Xavier, who did missionary work in the region (1542–52). In 1842, Panjim was built to replace Old Goa as capital.
2006-09-15 23:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will find a lot of warmth among the people of Goa. It is one of the safest places in India and the common people of Goa are very well concerned after the well bieng of their vistors.
I have roamed the streeets of Goa at 1 in the morning without a feeling of danger. (I must admit the same experience I did not have when I roamed the streets of NY at 1 in the morning)
The best time to go to Goa is the Christmas season as most of the inhabitants of this place are Christians. It has some of the historic portuguese churches to boast about.
Beautiful land, beautiful beaches, warm people and a take it easy attitude makes Goa the gem of a place to visit for a holiday.
Goa however will be crowded around Christmas
2006-09-16 07:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ash Menza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well tis the best place in the India and they have the Best new years even in Entire india. Safe place, cheap and friendly people !!!
2006-09-16 19:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by El Diablo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a neighbour from goa
2006-09-17 02:19:00 · answer #4 · answered by SHR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 years ago it was wonderful, now, well, I'd suggest you do some more research and find somewhere better, unless you too want to get raped. Why don't you go to California?
2006-09-16 01:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be hot, very busy,and a lot cheaper than the UK bars/restaurants at this time of year, and very safe in my experiece, have fun
2006-09-16 03:05:32 · answer #6 · answered by D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are we missing anything?
2006-09-15 16:35:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋