Tourism in Goa

Goa is an Indian state, mainly famous for the presence of innumerous sea beaches. The place has many churches as well all over the state. For the matter of fact, there are some sites present in Goa which have earned international fame. You will also be able to find many forts, museums, world heritage sites etc here. Huge numbers of foreign as well as domestic tourists visit here every day. That is why tourism earns the maximum portion of the state’s earning every year. In order to promote the tourism in Goa, under the supervision of State government, a body called Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd has been formed. This organization carries out various commercial activities to attract more tourists’ attention. Goa tourism has not only helped in the economic development of this state but also in the overall economic development of the country as well.

Reasons for which Goa tourism is so developed

As already discussed the beaches of Goa remains crowded throughout the year with not only Indian people but mostly with international tourists. Over the years the tourism has become the backbone for the State’s income. Here in the following points, we will look at some of the most important factors which have made Goa such a popular tourist destination:

• Presence of around 22 beaches altogether in Southern and Northern Goa
• The newly launched sea plane service over the river Mandovi
• There are numerous wildlife and bird sanctuaries
• Several popular museums are available in Goa
• Goa has many heritage homes and some of them have been recognized by UNESCO as well
• There are quite a few forts available here with historical importance
• Special initiatives from Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd or GTDC’s role also has been instrumental in promoting Tourism in Goa