subject: India's Smallest And Richest State - Goa [print this page] Goa is not a very familiar name for many people, but it is just because of this unfamiliarity that you should go and have a look, which I will ensure that Goa will never let you down.
Goa is in fact the smallest state in India according to size. It is located in the area named Konkan along the west coast. The state of Maharashtra is on the north and Karnataka is on its east and south. The sea on its west is called Arabian Sea. On the other hand, in terms of GDP per capita, Goa is the richest state in India, not Mumbai, not New Delhi.
Whist Panaji is the state's capital, Vasco da Gama is the largest city. In the historical city, Margao, the marks of Portuguese colonists remains in its culture.
Goa weather
Although weather in the whole India is kind of continental climate, most part of Goa enjoys a temperate climate which owes to its geographical location. The Arabian Sea has endowed Goa a high humidity. It is rarely to see extreme temperature here. The average temperature ranges from 25C to 30C. The time with sunshine per day lasts nine to ten hours, which is why basking is very popular among the tourists.
With regards to various seasons of Goa, every year during July to September, it is the rainy season; from November to middle of February, it is the winter season; then, the period from Middle of March to end of June is summer season.
Taking all these into consideration, the best time to visit Goa is during the New Year when every house here will be well-decorated and people enjoy happy mood. Besides this, a lot of performances can also be available at that time.
Tourism
Goa is quite well-known among travel freaks. However, for beginners, when they think of Goa, the only thing come to their mind is probably about the Goa beaches. Nobody can deny the fact that Goa has the best beaches in the world, but entertainment in Goa is far more beyond that as the experience Goa can give is multi-dimensional. We set out to explore.
Beaches in Goa
The best place to enjoy enchanting exotic beauty is go to beaches in Goa where you can relax yourself totally. Anjuna Beach is famous for its exciting beach parties, whicle Baga beach is well know for its water spot facilities, and walking along the Arambol beach, you can get the peace in your mind.
Temples in Goa
Goa is also a place for devotees who seek for ardently spiritual worship. Some of the most important temples in Goa are Shree Mallikarjun Temple, The Hari Mandir, Mahalaxmi Temple, Ram Mandir, Bodhgeshwar Temple.
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