From Top left to right: Goan beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Mangueshi Temple, Fort Aguada, A Portuguese house in Fontainhas, Chapora River, Backwaters of Goa
The state of Goa, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship. Tourism is its primary industry, and is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland.
Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter, whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see many Indian tourists. Goa handled 2.29% of all foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2011.[1][2] This relatively small state is situated on the west coast of India, between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, and is better known to the world as a former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil. Thus, Tourism forms the backbone of Goa's economy.[3]
Major tourist attractions include Bom Jesus Basilica, Fort Aguada, a wax museum on Indian culture, and a heritage museum. The Churches and Convents of Goa have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
As of 2013, Goa was the destination of choice for Indian and foreign tourists, particularly Britons, with limited means who wanted to party. The state was hopeful that changes could be made which would attract a more upscale demographic.[4]
On 24 November 2017, Delta Corp Limited claimed to have set up the first casino game training course centre in India at Goa.
Goa also draws tourists from all over India for its bungee activity,[5] water sports[6] and underwater scuba diving experience.[7]
^"Tourist Arrivals (Year Wise)". Department of Tourism, Government of Goa. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
^"Annual Report, 2011-2012 p. 64" (PDF). Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
^"Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao, Goa". damodarcollege.org. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
^Gethin Chamberlain (31 August 2013). "Why Goa is looking to go upmarket – and banish Brits and backpackers: As visitor numbers dip, the Indian state wants to rid itself of budget tourists – but its rubbish mountains and beach gangs are putting off the rich". The Observer, The Guardian. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
^"Goa Bungee jumping". Jumpin Heights. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
^"Water Sports in Goa". India Thrills. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
^"Goa Scuba diving Adventure". India Thrills. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
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