Goa

Sunny beaches, exhilarating water sports, ancient temples and churches, flea markets abound with treasures, mouth watering sea food and happy people…Goa is paradise for the holiday seeker. Unwind from the urban stress with a pint on the beach or gorge on the fresh sea food while the gentle sea breeze caresses you. Welcome to the magic that’s Goa .

The Cote-de-Azure, the French Riviera, the Greek Islands , all wrapped in one. The history of Goa dates back to the 3rd century when it was part of the Mauryan Empire. Then it came under the rule of the Satavahanas of Kolhapur. It changed hands with the Chalukyas of Badami. Goa was also ruled by the Shilharas and Kadambas. In 1312 Goa
for the first time fell into the hands of the Muslim rulers when Harihara of the Vijayanagar Empire evacuated the coastal area.

Goa for the Vijayanagar was an important port to carry out trade with the west via the Arabian Sea . In 1469 Bahami Sultans of Gulbarga captured Goa . Then came Adil Shahis' of Bijapur from whom the Portuguese took over in 1510. Goa is blessed with natural harbor's and ports which were ideal for the