Vanilla Holidays

Along the west coast of India lies a small state, beauty of a place and as live as can be. Goa - with its pristine beauty and its sublime character intoxicates the travellers that pass through. It is a gateway to the seas of happiness witholding waves of contend. If you can't be merry here then you better quit considering your travel plans and schedules.

Located along the coastal belts of Konkan, Goa is a treasure trove for tourists. It is one big name in the tourism industry. Goa is the second smallest state in India (area wise) that lies abutted by the Arabian Sea. The eastern and southern boundaries are secured by Karnataka state, where as the state shares its northern borders with Maharashtra state. The western region stands over the Konkan coastal belts and faces the sea. Sea shores have given Goa much more than the towering peaks give to the north Indian states. Beaches are the most attractive and the much prized gifts the state is endowed with.

Goa is a beach paradise. The alluring aquamarine drenched feeling and the pale white sandy beaches invites quite a crowd. This erstwhile Portuguese colony has a very distinct identity. The occupation by the foreign state has left some indelible impressions. Popular culture reveals very lively and liberal characters. Monuments and historical places adds up to mixed feelings - Goa is one place that stands far at the edge considering the popular culture.

Goa's warm welcome will embrace you, its people will capture your heart and an exotic yet strangely familiar charm will surround you.  Beautiful beaches bask in the sunshine, vibrant colour fills roadside markets and, as the sun sets, streets come alive with music and gastranomic delights.  This is an ideal destination for a relaxing India holiday.

Travel Facts

Flying time

16 hours

Time difference

GMT +5 1/2 hours

Visas

Required for Georgian passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area

Best time to travel

October - April

Weather

The best time to travel to India is during our winter months when the humidity is lower and the temperature more comfortable for sightseeing and exploration. However, the monsoon season of May to September should not be discounted for travel as the whole of India is bursting into lush greenerydue to the rainfall, showing you a side of India not everyone sees. It can be said that the heavier showersoccur in the mornings or the late afternoons, leaving the remainder of the day to explore.