Taking advantage of a package holiday to India certainly can mean something different to everyone who visits this very enticing and exotic land. It ‘s often chaotic streets and vibrant markets offer a slice of life never usually experienced by people from Western society, it is certainly an incredible and yet daunting experience.
India is certainly huge in terms of the size of the country and its massive and diversified population. Many are shocked to learn that there are over 100 million Indian people’s first language is English, not one of the Indian dialects, this is of course a legacy left over from British colonial days.
The British were not the only colonialists, other countries also carved out small areas of this vast land. One of those countries was Portugal who occupied the area that is now known as Goa.
Goa is far more European in its nature, culture and architecture than other parts of the subcontinent. It has an extremely European feel, with a unique and very Indian twist. The Portuguese arrived in the very early 1500s and brought with them the culture of the Mediterranean and that almost Latin, Portuguese influence, can still be felt today.
Goa is an ideal stepping stone for those who want to escape the all too familiar Costa-del-holiday resorts and spread their wings with a more exotic package holiday and discover what lies beyond the beaches of the Mediterranean.
Goa does of course have beaches, but these are a little different, these are the wonderful picture postcard white sand, palm fringed beaches, sitting on the edge of stunning waters that are warm every single day of the year, offering an ideal family package holiday destination.
Tourism has expanded considerably over the last decade with Dabolim International Airport able to bring tourists from all over the world right into the heart of Goa, allowing visitors to spend far more time enjoying its perfumed delights.
Goa has a wealth of attractions away from the beaches such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which is to be found in Old Goa, and is regarded as is one of Portugal’s finest exports and is now a UNESCO world Heritage site due to its incredible Baroque architecture.
There are also many other stunning religious monuments including Shanta Durga temple, and the Ganapati temple. As well as a wealth of natural wonders such as the Dudhsagar waterfalls and the Mayem Lake, and ancient buildings such as the Chapora Fort that are just waiting to be discovered.
Unlike other tropical destinations Goa is not overpriced, and has not been overwhelmed by unwanted concrete developments. Goa can offer visitors an extremely reasonably priced range of package holidays.
Take a look at the discount vouchers available here from household name travel companies such as providers First Choice, Thomson’s, and Thomas Cook available as follows:
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