Honeymoon in Goa

An exotic combination of Sun, surf, sand, and sea - is the much sought after honeymoon destination in India. To give your married life a sparkling start you must check out the Golden Goa. Goa is a heaven on earth and is the ultimate place for beach lovers. All the beaches in Goa have a different character and are known by the quality of sand on the beach and the passions of the people who inhabit this place. Goa's 105 km coastline is endowed with lovely beaches. These magnificent beaches attract romantic couples from across the world looking to spend a passionate honeymoon strolling hand in hand down the beach, dancing by the fireside at midnight, singing old songs to the beautiful notes of a strumming guitar.

How to Reach Goa:

By Air:
Goa's international airport, which is situated at Dabolim, is 29 km from the capital, Panaji, on the coast near Vasco da Gama. Most domestic airlines operate here apart from the chartered private airlines operating from UK and Germany.

By Rail:
Reaching Goa by train is easy from Mumbai (490 km), Bangalore (430 km), and Delhi (1874 km). Goa's two main stations are at Margao and Vasco da Gama.

By Road:
Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka state transport corporations operate from Panaji's Kadamba bus stand. One can find buses as well as rent-a-car services in Goa. An interesting mode of conveyance in Goa is the motorcycle taxi.

By Sea:
Several ferry services are also available. A few shipping companies operates boat service between Mumbai and Panaji.

Tourist Destinations in Goa:

North Goa: North Goa is the old city of Goa.The city is famous for its heritage, a reflection of which can be seen in the churches and monuments of old Goa. The capital city of the state of Goa is Panaji/Panjim, it boasts of having the oldest municipality in Asia. It is a city of fine gardens and statues. The first beach stop over in North Goa is Anjuna beach also famous for its flea market and rave parties that make it a perfect honeymoon destination. At the Anjuna Beach feel the touch of cool air touching your senses; it would be an ideal place for spending time together. Baga beach in North Goa provides isolation where you can watch the sun go down. Baga beach is basically an extension of Calangute.This beach in North Goa beach is marginally more varied and picturesque.

South Goa: South Goa is popular for some of the region's finest beaches with attractive Portuguese-style villages nestled in a hilly interior. Many visitors base themselves initially at Goa's second city of Margao.It is the most important town in South Goa connected by rail and the national highway with Karnataka and Maharashtra and is located in Salcete Taluka. An important commercial and cultural centre of Goa. The main beaches of South Goa include Arambol Beach, which is situated far away from the maddening crowd; this is a lovely, serene beach quite secluded and great for beach lovers. At about 6 kms from Margao, Colva beach in South Goa is the pride of Salcete and the rival of Calangute in scenic splendor. At this beach land, sea and sky blend in enchanting natural harmony. Another known beach in South Goa is Bogmalo Beach, which is a popular picnic spot. South Goa is a perfect honeymoon destination.