Goa – a small and most frequented place on the western coast of India – was always an easily accessible place by sea. Hippies arrived here in 1960s, and rested on the picturesque beaches. These white sandy beaches were the hot spots for their camping, parties and adventure sports. They called the place – a Tourist Paradise. Since ten, Goa has witnessed a number of races, religions and cultures of different countries and continents.
The multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle of this ‘Queen of the Beaches’ invited a number of dynasties, of which the Portuguese ruled here for over 450 years. Being impressed by the rich culture and hospitality of Goa, they made the state rich in architectural splendors like temples, churches and old houses. Today Goa has something or the other for almost all kinds of tourists belonging to different age groups and even different tastes.
If you are a nature lover, the place will definitely leave you mesmerized with its excellent palm-coconut fringed beaches, white sands, crashing sea waves, and beautiful Sahyadri Hills in the backdrop.
Party lovers will fall in love with the Trans Parties in night and the fire camps. The place, being addicted to festivities, showcases various colorful outfits and serves a wide range of lip smacking seafood delicacies like – prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs, lobsters etc.
Adventure sports enthusiasts can indulge in various activities like parasailing, paragliding, surfing, water-scootering, jet skiing etc. under the guidance of trainers or the experts.
Life in Goa revolves round the beaches, which are classified as – crowded beaches, party beaches, adventure beaches and isolated beaches. Almost all the beaches have superb location for relaxing vacations. And if you are religious minded person, every beach has a temple or a church in the vicinity.
By: Sanjog KR
Posts Tagged ‘Nature Lover’
Travel to Goa and Live Up Your Dream Vacation
February 11th, 2010Harare Travel
February 9th, 2010
Zimbabwe’s biggest cause to move in is certainly the majestic Victoria Falls, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The country began as part of British Crown colony but now it has its own government with English, as a national language. The country has other national attractions which attract tourists towards it such as. Harare, Kame Ruins, Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Eastern Highlands, Bulawayo and Matobo, Gona-re-Zhou park and unique species etc..
Harare the capital of Zimbabwe, The city contains modern buildings, wide roads, numbers of huge parks and gardens. The whole city is lined up with flowering trees and moderate climate which gives a green feel. The city is very rich in cultural and historical heritage and many old building has been prevented from decaying. The city is popular in manufacturing of textiles, chemicals and steel and it trades tobacco, maize, citrus fruits and cotton. You can find priceless collection of Africana in the form of notebooks and diaries placed in National archives. Queen Victoria Museum and the Queen Victoria National library are worth to be visited by the tourists. You can easily get a flights to Harare because Harare International Airport is the gateway of Zimbabwe that is the most advanced airport in the country.
The city presents different large open spaces such as 68ha National Botanic Garden, there you can find more than 900 species of wild trees and shrubs from all over the country and Mukuvisi Woodlands which is 277 hectares of prevented natural woodland that postures the banks of small Mukuvisi stream, there you can find different variety of birds and wild animals such as giraffe, zebra, tscssche, impapa bushbuck, wildebeest, reed buck etc. So if you are nature lover then just book a flights to Harare right now.
A tourist can experience shopping in flea market at Mbare, where visitor can find an array of Food, clothing, baskets and other items on cheap prices. In Harare there are many western style or European style restaurants are available which serve all kinds of foods on very cheap rates. It is a place where you can feel all type of cyclic weathers that’s shy it has very pleasant and healthy climate. The average annual temperature is 17.95C and this is because of its high altitude position. May and August is the coolest time period so these Months are good to visit.
By: Naseer Shahid
Travel to India – Things You Should Know
October 29th, 2009
India is one travel destination you will want to visit over and over again. The reason is there are so many things to see that it will take more than one trip to allow you to see all this country has to offer. Among the adventures available here are the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Ulavi Temple and Kali Wilderness Camp. If you love white water rafting you have found the ultimate place to bring out the thrill-seeker in you.
Wildlife abounds in the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka. This unspoiled area of the world contains a varied terrain. From hills with forests to river valleys, the beauty of the area includes assorted flowers and vegetation. Animals making their home here are of many different varieties. The tigers, panthers, elephants and bison are only a part of the wildlife which also includes reptiles and birds. If you are very lucky, you may just spot a white tiger.
Ride the river Kali in a coracle. This is a uniquely made boat, circular in shape, made of woven bamboo and reinforced with buffalo hide. Guaranteed to be a highlight of your visit, this ride will allow you the opportunity to see some of the area’s birdlife, such as the darters and egrets.
If whitewater rafting is your style, this is possible as well. One thing is certain; you will enjoy the awesome beauty of this area of the country. If you are a nature lover, Karnataka should be a destination in India that is on your travel list.
By: David Dutton
