Goa
Travel Guide
Goa
which was liberated on 19th December, 1961 alongwhh Daman and Diu from 451 years
Portuguese Colonial Rule, became the 25th State of the Indian Union when it
was conferred Statehood on 30th May, 1987.
The State of
Goa has a Legislative Assembly with a strength of 40 elected members.
Besides, Goa has three elected representatives in the Central Parliament.
The Governor is the Head of the State and is advised by a Council of
Ministers headed by Chief Minister. Panaji, a small picturesque town on the
left bank of river Mandovi, is the seat of the State Administration.
However, for administrative purposes, the State has been divided into two
districts: North Goa and South Goa with headquarters at Panaji and Margao
respectively, and six divisions comprising 11 Talukas.
Ensconced
on the slopes of the Western ghats (Sahyadri ranges) Goa is bounded on the
North by Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, on the East by Belgaum, on the
South by Karwar district of Kamataka and on the West by Arabian Sea. Its
rivers, Tiracol,Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona, which are
navigable throughout the year, have their origin in the Sahyadri ranges and
flow westward into the Arabian Sea, 60 "Kms" . away, breaking the long coast
line covering a length of 105 "Kms" . into enchanting estuaries and bays which
mark off idyllic palm-fringed beaches like Arambol, Vagator,Atijuna, Baga
and Calangute in the North and Colva. Betui and Palolem in the South.
Goa, a tiny emerald land on the West Coast of India, with its natural
scenic beauty, attractive beaches and temples famous for its architecture,
feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural
milieu, has an ideal tourist About Us.
Although,
Goa joined national mainstream only after 14-years of the country's independence,
tourist traffic to Goa registered such phenomenal growth that from 2.00 lakhs
tourists in 1975 the figure has shot up to 11.26 lakhs in 1996 of which domestic
tourists comprise 8.88 lakhs and foreigners account for 2.37 lakhs including
almost 73,000 through charter flights from U.K. Germany. Switzerland, Finland.
As on today, the total bed capacity stands at 21,000 beds, of which the public
sector account for 10% with the rest in the private sector. With the projected
rise in tourist traffic to 14 lakhs by the turn of century, the bed capacity
would require further augmentation of at least 20 thousand.
Goa's income from Tourism
in terms of foreign exchange earned, the figures have gone up from Rs.32.64
crores in 1986-87 to Rs.194 60 crores in 1994-95 which represents a steady
rise of about 25% every year In the State 20% of its population earn their
livelihood directly and indirectly, form tourism activities.
Conscious of preservation and conservation of environment, ecology and
arrchitecture, the State Government had decided that no construction or
development shall be permitted on the sandy stretches with 200 meters of
High Tide Line in general. Further, such development is subject to the
restrictions laid down by the Government of India under the Environment
Protection Act and Regulations.
General
Information
Area: 3,702 sq. "Kms" .
Population: 11,69,793 (1991 Census)
Altitude: Sea
level to 1,022 metres.
Location: Between latitude 15 degree
48'00 "N & 14 degree 54' "N and Longitudes 74 degree 20' 13 "E
& 73 degree 40' 33 "E
Clothing: Tropical clothing
throughout the year. Light woolen can be during December and January.
Languages Spoken: Konkani, Matrathi, Hindi, English and Portuguese.
Tourist Season: Throughout the year (November to February is
pleasant while June to September is rainy season).
Transport
and Communication Air: Goa is connected by Indian
Airlines & Alliance Air from Mumbai, Bangalore, Cochin, Delhi and Agatti
(Lakshadweep)
Rail: Goa is connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Secunderabad, Tirupati
via Londa junction on the Mirage-Bangalore sector of south central railway,
and to Mumbai, and Mangalore on the Konkan Railway Corporation section. Convenient
stations are Margao/Vasco and Karmali.
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