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Goa - Destination number 1

Where is Goa?

Goa which is called as "the pearl of the east" is located on the western coast of Indian peninsula, separated from

Maharashtra in the north

Karnataka in the south

The Western Ghats in the east, and

the Arabian Sea in the west by the Terekhol River.

How to reach Goa?

i) Air ways

Dabolim is the main entry point for Goa situated at a distance of around 29 km from Panaji on the coast near Vasco da Gama.

Most domestic airlines operate in Goa apart from chartered private airlines operating from UK and Germany. Indian Airlines has direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai daily. Air India also flies to Goa.

ii) Railways

It is not difficult to reach Goa by trains, especially after opening of the Konakan Railway that connects Margao and Vasco da Gama to major cities in India. You can take trains from

Delhi - 1,874 km

Mumbai - 490km)

Bangalore - 430 km to reach Goa comfortably.

From the railway stations, you can hire taxis and motorcycle taxis to reach the desired destinations.

iii) Road Transport

Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka state transport corporations operate from the Kadamba bus stand at Panaji. Frank Shipping operates a boat service between Mumbai and Panaji.

Moving around in Goa is quite easy. One can find bus as well as car rental services. A unique experience is that of the motorcycle taxi. Several ferry services are also available.