Goa is also blessed with wide and wonderful rivers numbering seven in all. It is here that you realize how much more there is to Goa than its Beaches and sea. The waters of the rivers are emerald green and ferry up any one of them will take you past fishermen with their nets spread out. On the sides are palm trees with green fields behind them. As you go past Old Catholic churches, you might just come across small white-sanded banks that are popularly called Coco or Sunny beaches. If not for anything else, stop to collect an awesome, colorful and varied of shells which can be found just lying around.

But if you are in the north of Goa, whatever you do don't miss going to Arambol (Harmal). It is actually a large village spread along the beach. You can ferry across an estuary from Chapora village and walk along the coast (around one hour) into the village. Or you can drive through Casuarine plantations through the brick red hills on a two kilometer long winding road. The approach road from Majorin, lined with swaying coconut palms, looks even more fresh and beautiful in the monsoons.

This beach is simply stunning. Tiny bays lead to a second bay and behind this is a small fresh water pool. Here, lying in its currents you can forget all your cares and give yourself a mud bath (its very good for the skin) or you could ride the waves of the ocean, swim in the bays or do whatever the heart pleases. And when you head back, besides taking with yourself all the cherished memories, you will realize that there is much more still undiscovered of the beautiful, unspoiled

Goa Carnival
Manha de Carnival! Remember the song? It is a Brazilian song, very popular the world over, which celebrates the return of joy: alegria voltou The joy returns every year for less than a week-five days in Brazil, four nights in Goa-before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent which was once a dreary season of penance and abstinence-40 long week days preceding Easter Sunday.

It was a way to “put away flesh” carelevvare in Old Italian. Carn meant flesh, and leavare to remove. But levare could also mean to raise, perhaps to raise the way the Brazilians seem to interpret it. A playboy writer assigned the task of reporting on Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, was stunned at the way it was celebrated. Men, women, boys and girls went their own way, did their own thing, remorselessly, unaccountably-without compunctions. And at the end of it, no questions were asked and no lies told. The cavaliers returned to their hovels in the slums, the fazendiros to their gorgeous ranches, and at the samba clubs the preparations started afresh for the next year’s processions, balls and street dances.

Goa The Sun and Sand
Visiting Goa is like getting into a big party, where everyone is enjoying life at its best. Goa is for everyone, from a beach lover to heritage hunter to wildlife fanatics and the romantic honeymooner, the place has something on offer for each one of us. The Sea, Sun and Sand come together in Goa to give you heaven on Earth. So, bask in the Sun and walk on the silver sands for the time of your life in Goa. Wishing you a happy holiday in the lap of mother nature in Goa with the sensuous Sun and Sand.

Honeymoon in Goa
The scintillating combination of Sun, surf, sand and sea makes Goa one of the picture perfect destinations in India. For the romantic start of your life check out: golden Goa. If heaven were a place on Earth Goa would be the destination.Honeymoon in Goa is sure to work magic on your marriage. Monsoon Magic of Goa is a must check out for the newly weds as well as all those in love. Goa has been the hot and happening honeymoon destination since long. The beauty of the destination has attracted several couples.

Goa Beaches
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Hoe to reach Goa
By Rail:
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), and Bangalore (430 km) to reach Goa comfortably. From the railway stations, you can hire taxis and motorcycle taxis to reach the desired destinations.

By Road:
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.