Fun, frolic and feni are the three f-words that rule the roost in Goa. It became the twenty fifth state in the Indian Union on May 30, 1987. located between Karnataka and Maharashtra, Goa is bounded on the north by the Terekhol River, bordered on the south and east by Karnataka while on the west is the Arabian Sea. Its antique name was Gomantaka or Gomanchala.

Goa has over the centuries, opened its doors and its heart to the Mauryan, Kadambas, Yadavs, Chalukyas, Dravidians, Arynas, Delhi Sultants, Persians and Jews. Finally in 1510 an event took place that was to leave an idelible mark on this "Pearl of the Orient".The chapter of Goa's history ended 451 years later when Goa ceased to be a Portuguese colony, and became a part of the Indian Union.

Cruises are star attractions of Goa. There are river cruises as well as sea cruises options for the tourists. Goa carnival is a legacy of Portuguese which is preserved till date and attracts tourists from India as well as abroad. Goa's over 100 kms long coastline is studded with some of the world's loveliest beaches Calangute, Colva, Baga, Vagator and Miaramar. Golden Beaches, Blue Skies and Pale Green Hills, Silvery Sand fringed with palms - this is Goa - the land of Paradoxes, the land of Fun and Frolic, of calm and tranquility.

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