About Goa

Goa is a much-featured destination on the World Tourism map. This tiny emerald covering 3702 sq km has a 105 km long coast line lapped by the Arabian Sea. The state is bordered by Maharashtra and Karnataka. Temperate climate, diverse landscapes, wide, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, clean waters and an aura of serenity attract many tourists from all over the world.

Goa is pleasant throughout the year and it rains between June and September. Goa is reachable from Bangalore, Mumbai, Mangalore or Pune by road or rail. Convenient railway stations are Madgaon, Thivim and Vasco. It is linked by air to most major Indian cities.

Goa is best known for its beaches and most tourist attractions are centred around 4 towns namely Panaji, Margao, Vasco and Ponda

The Taj Hotels in Goa include some of the best beach resorts in Goa. Situated in close proximity to the beach, Fort Aguada Beach Resort offers a range of spacious villas and cottages. Taj Exotica, located on the southwest coast of Goa, overlooking the Arabian sea is a Mediterranean-style luxury resort. Taj Holiday Village is a complex of terracotta-roofed cottages and is the perfect combination of modern elegance and timeless hospitality.

Quick Facts

Approximate temperature in
Goa in celsius:

Jan 28°cFeb 28°c
Mar 29°cApr 33°c
May 34°cJun 30°c
Jul 30°cAug 30°c
Sep 30°cOct 33°c
Nov 32°cDec 29°c

Area: 3702 sq km.
Rainfall: 320 cm
Tourist Season: Throughout the year (November to February pleasant; June to September rainy)

 Taj Hotels in Goa

» Fort Aguda Beach Resort
» Taj Exotica
» Taj Holiday Village


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Spices and cashew nuts are found in plenty in Goa. Intricately designed gold and silver jewellery and ornate temple jewellery are specialities of the region.