Fun, frolic and feni are the three f-words that rule the
roost in Goa. It became the twenty fifth state in the Indian
Union on May 30th 1987. Situated between Karnataka and
Maharashtra, Goa is bounded on the north by the Terekhol river,
surrounded on the south and east by Karnataka while on the west
is the Arabian sea. Its ancient name was Gomantaka or
Gomanchala.
Goa has over the centuries, opened its doors and its heart to the
Mauryan, Kadambas, Yadavs, Chalukyas, Dravidians, Arynas, Delhi
Sultants, Vijaynagar rulers, Bahamani Sultans, Arabs, Persians
and Jews. Finally in 1510 an event took place that was to leave
an idelible mark on this "Pearl of the Orient".The chapter of
Goa's history ended 451 years later when Goa ceased to be a
Portuguese colony, and became a part of the Indian Union .
Cruises are a star attractions of Goa. There are river cruises as
well as sea cruises options for the tourists. Goa carnival is a
legacy of Portuguese which is preserved till date and attracts
tourists from India as well as abroad.