About Goa If there is one thing that makes Goa different from other parts of India than it is its East-West symbiosis giving it a special historical and social niche. The history of Portuguese Goa India tells a sweet and sour story of colonial heritage, oppressive rulers, a glorious culture, and uneventful immediate past. Golden beaches, Blue Skies and Pale Green Hills. Silvery Sands Fringed with Palms... This is Goa. A magnificent hybrid or oriental occidental baroque architecture set in a Tropical landscape... This is Goa. The Gods living side by side in Their Temples, Churches and Mosques... This is Goa. International Cuisine with local flavours. Seafood, Feni and Fruits are the spices of life... This is Goa. The Land of Paradoxes, the land of Fun and Frolic, of Calm and Tranquility, of Hard Work and Harder Play... This is Goa. Even The Sun Relaxes in Goa. Goa is beautiful in all seasons including the Monsoons. Goa state is also rated as the best tourist holiday destination in India !!