Goa Gears up for the Sundown Tomatina Festival

People enjoyed watching the lead actors splash tomatoes at each other in the recent Bollywood flick Zindagi na Milegi Doobara.  Due to this, the festival, about which very few people in India were aware, has suddenly found fans amongst large number of people, specially youth. If you are one of them and craving to be a part of this fun filled festival, stop dreaming! You do not need to dig deep into your pocket or plan a trip to Spain for this though. The festival has made its way to Goa in form of  Sundown Tomatina Festival.

The Sundown Tomatina Festival is scheduled to take place on Nov 5 and will mesmerise all for two days. The main festival will continue for 12 hours while the rest of the time will be occupied by live events and shows. Famous national and international bands will keep up the spirit of the festival and will make sure that there isn't a dull moment during the fest. The fest is not organised by the tourism department of Goa and is an initiative from the Magnum Opus Films of Mumbai.

All those wanting to be part of this festival should book a tour to Goa now!

Goa Nightlife

If you are an ardent party goer and love to groove on the pulsating music beats, then Goa is an ideal destination for you. The ravishing nightlife of this amazing state leaves no one untouched. Every year merrymakers and party revelers from all around the world come to Goa to have a time of their life.

There are many ways to enjoy the wonderful night life of this state.

Partying at the nightclubs - Every street of Goa is dotted with several happening nightclubs and discos. The rocking atmosphere of these places are just like the discs of any big European city.

For some relaxing evenings - If you are not a big party animal and want to spend your evening peacefully then come to the beach side to enjoy the cool breeze.

Head out for the casinos - If you want to add some extra spice to your nightlife then do visit the world famous casinos of Goa.

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Goa Cruises

Sea Cruises:
Sea cruising in Goa is like a dream come true. The alluring blue water of the Arabian sea  with the resplendent view of the sunset, will definitely sweep you of your feet. This luxurious cruise starts from Mumbai from where it heads for the Kadmat Island and finally reaches Goa. 'The Super Star Libra' offer the best sea cruise in Goa.

River Cruises:
Goa Tourism Development Corporation organizes fantastic sunset and moonlight river tours.'Santa Monica' star cruise operated by the GTDC is the best way to see the true beauty of the hinterlands of Goa.

Full moon Cruise:
If you love to see the true paradise on earth, then plan a full moon cruise on the Mandovi river. The silvery moonlight falling on the quite water of the river, gives an illusion of thousands of small diamonds scattered all over it. A very romantic view that can never be forgotten.


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Goa Tourism

Goa is truly a paradise for holidaymakers and young couples. This state is bestowed with immense scenic beauty and natural charm. Goa is the best place to spend some of the best holidays of your life. The wonderful experience of peace and serenity can only only be found in Pearl of the East.

Beach Tour:

Goa has the most beautiful beaches in India. The beaches of Goa are a popular holiday destination among the international and domestic travelers. Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world visit Goa to relax in the bright sun while walking on the white sand along the beautiful sea shores of the Arabian Sea. The lush green palm trees and the turquoise blue water mesmerizes the tourists of every age. Dona Paula, Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Benaulim and Aguada are some of the most popular beaches of Goa.

Nightlife Of Goa:

Goa is an ideal place for the party lovers. This state is the most famous hub for late night parties also known as the Rave or moonlight parties. Compare it to any of the big European city and you will find Goa matching its standards. This state is especially known for its beach parties that are very popular among the foreign tourists. Club Tito's, Cafe Mambo's, Paradisio nightclub, and Club Antoos are some of the well known nightclubs and discos of Goa where party hoppers can dance all night long.

Church Tour:

Travelers from every part of the world come to Goa to visit the magnificent churches of this state. Goa has some of the most beautiful churches of India. The architecture of these churches are simply marvelous. They are a reflection of the Portuguese past who once ruled this land. Se Cathedral, Chapel of St Francis Xavier, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Chapel of St Catherine are some of the most visited churches of Goa.

Festive Celebrations:

The state of Goa celebrates several colorful festivals that attracts many travelers every year. People of different ethnicities and religions celebrate these festivals very joyfully and blissfully. The aura of these fetes casts its magic on every one. Goa Carnival, Christmas, New Year, Good Friday are the most famous festivals that are celebrated in Goa. The true spirit of Goa for which it is known can be felt during these festive celebrations.

Wildlife Tour:

Goa has lot to offer to the travelers beside the beautiful beaches and parties. The wildlife enthusiasts here can explore the rich wildlife of this state by visiting the various sanctuaries and national parks here. The lush green thick forests and the favorable climatic conditions of this state supports a variety of different species of animals and birds. Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, Bondala Wildlife Sanctuary and Salim Ali bird sanctuary are some of the best places to see the animals in their natural habitat.

Adventure Tour:

Goa is an ideal destination to try your hand in some of the most thrilling and amazing water sports that are very popular in this state. Adventure lovers from every corner of the world visit Goa to experience the thrill of these sports. Indulge your self in some of the spine chilling sports in the clear blue water of the Arabian Sea. Some famous water sports in Goa are wind surfing, dinghy sailing, scuba diving and water skiing.

Heritage Tour:

Goa has lots of options for the heritage lovers. Here they can visit the old churches, temples, mansions, forts and other monuments. All these heritage monuments are the living legacy of the Portuguese settlers. Many of these monuments has been declared the world heritage site by UNESCO. Fort Aguada, Chapora and Mormugao forts, Salvador costa mansion, Mascarenhas mansion are some of the well known heritage sites of Goa.

Visit the mesmerizing state of Goa and spend some of the best holidays of your life.

Goa Accommodation

Tourists of Goa has the sheer range of accommodation like luxury resorts, guest houses, bamboo huts and tree houses. The luxury resorts in Goa offers the facilities that can be compared with the best in the world. Classy spas, private beaches, business centers, all this and more are available. Accommodation is not a problem in Goa for any part of the year but there is a snag when the tourists visits Goa at the peak time that's between October to February.

Premium Hotels in Goa

* Bogmalo Beach Park Plaza:

In this hotel there are 121 well equipped air conditioned rooms. The hotel is having the Verandah, the nautilus, coconut groove, the sunset bar. The hotel is also having full fledged facility of gymnasium and other facilities such as spas, sauna and pool.

* Cidade De Goa:

This hotel in Goa is having many types of rooms that depends on the choices of the traveler like standard rooms, superior rooms, premium rooms, deluxe rooms, classic rooms, junior suites and suites. The hotel offers the facility of restaurants, bars, spas, sports lounge and other services such as meeting rooms, broadband internet services.

* Clarion the Beach:

This hotel comprises of the 54 standard rooms, 45 superior rooms, 13 suites with the living area and balconies and thirteen luxury rooms with the plunge pools. The spas, fitness center, sauna, massage, steam bath and jacuzzi are the facility that are available in the hotel. The other facility such as gymnasium, basketball, outdoor tennis, live band, belly dancers are available here.

* Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort:

In this resort the accommodation are available in various categories such as studio apartments, single bedroom apartments, double bedroom apartments. The facility of aqua spa is also available in the resort. The fitness center, sauna, the sports lounge are also available in the hotel.

* Dona Sylvia

The Dona Sylvia Beach Resort blends the spirit of Mediterranean with the warmth of Goa. There are 180 superior air conditioned rooms in Mediterranean style villas with the verandas and roof top terraces and all modern amenities. The hotel offers the facility of the restaurants, bars, sports and other facilities like conference rooms of 150 people. The other facilities include Ayurveda, acupressure, aromatherapy, steam, sauna, beauty parlor, boutique, in house laundry services.

* Fort Aguada Beach Resort

The categories of rooms in this hotel are Superior Sea Facing Rooms, Aguada Hermitage Villas, Terrace Sea Facing Suites, Superior Rooms, Suites, Luxury Tents. The hotel offers the facility of restaurants, spa, sports and other facility such as the fitness center, jacuzzi, bookshop, kids game activity center and business services.

* Holiday Inn Resort

The accommodation includes the Plaza Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Kids Rooms, Executive Suites. The hotel offers the facility of restaurants, bars, spas, sports and other facilities such as babysitter, wheelchairs, valet services, doctors on call, laundry services.

* Intercontinental The Grand Resort

The accommodation in this resort includes Luxury Suites, Sea View Suites/ Garden View Suites, Presidential Suites. Along with this the facilities offered are restaurants, bars, spas, sports and other activities such as the ballroom, jacuzzi, pool, laundry, valet services.

* Park Hyatt Regency

The sparkling lagoon, the manicured lawns and the various types of rooms are available in this hotel. The rooms are built in traditional and contemporary Goan style. The facility of restaurants and Bars in Goa are provided by the hotel authority.

West India Tourism

West India is truly a nature's paradise with immensely beautiful valleys, sea shores and rich cultural heritage. The lush green tropical rain forests along with Western ghats, Konkan and Deccan plains makes this part a heaven for holiday-makers, adventure lovers and young honeymooning couples. Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra are the most popular destinations of West India. This part is also an important trading center of India.

Historical Tour: West India has a rich historical past which is reflected in the several amazing monuments in this region. The cave temples of Ajanta-Ellora and Elephanta attracts travelers from every part of the world. The brilliant rock carvings in these caves are simply amazing. Beside that Champaner Citadel and Surat Castle in Gujarat and Ruins of Church of St Augustine in Goa are also visited by the globetrotters from all around the world. The architecture of these buildings is very magnificent.

Pilgrimage Tour: West India is one destination where one can find several temples, mosques and churches. They all have magnificent architecture and are associated with some legends and myths. Somnath temple and Akshardham temple in Gujarat are the most visited pilgrimage centers of the West India. Along with it the devotees can also visit at the Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Church of St Francis of Assisi in Goa and Shridi temple, Sidhi Vinayak and Mahalaxmi temple in Maharashtra.

Wildlife Tour: West India is a region where one can find various species of animals in the different sanctuaries spread all over it. This part of India is very abundant in wildlife. See the real king of jungle, Asiatic Lion in the Gir sanctuary in Gujarat. Besides travelers can also visit Porbandar bird sanctuary and Purna national park in Gujarat, Bondala and Bhagwan Mahavir wildlife sanctuaries in Goa and Chikhaldara and Dajipur sanctuaries in Maharashtra. They are an ideal place for wildlife enthusiasts to spend some memorable holidays.

Festivals: India is a country where festivals are celebrated all around the year and the festivals of West India in this aspect are an integral part of the cultural heritage of this country. They are a symbol of the unity of the people of various religions and reflects the traditional Indian values. These festivals are very colorful and are celebrated in a grand way. Kite festival, Navratri and Janamashtami of Gujarat, New Year and Christmas celebrations of Goa and Ganesh Chaturthi and Gudi Padwa of Maharashtra are some of the most popular festivals of West India. Tourists from every part of the world visit this region to experience the true festive spirit of the people.

Delicacy Tour: Delight your taste buds with the mouth watering cuisines of West India like dhokla, khandvi and patra in Gujarat, ambot tik, balchao and payasa in Goa and modak, pav bhaji and pani puri in Maharashtra. They all are the traditional and the most popular delicacies of this region.

Luxury Tour: Spend some of the most memorable holidays of your life in a luxurious manner. Try the Deccan Odyssey tour in Maharashtra and enjoy the scenic view of this state. Also stay in the luxurious hotels of Goa which have all the modern facilities to make your stay comfortable.

Famous Attractions: The most popular attractions of Goa are its beaches. The serene and calm atmosphere and the bright sun is simply mesmerizing. The beautiful dessert of Rann of Kuch and the world famous Gandhi ashram in Gujarat are also visited by thousands of travelers from across the globe. The forts of Maharashtra are also worth watching.