Can you guess how many tourists arrived in Goa in 2015?
According to the statistics revealed by the State Tourism Department, Goa witnessed a 30.54 per cent increase in overall tourist arrival. In total the state was visited by 52, 97,902 (more than five million) tourist, of which 47, 56,422 were domestic tourists and 5, 41,480 foreign counterparts.
She walked for 26 days to reach Goa!
A walking journey to Goa Aanchal Dhara Madan, a photographer by profession, decided to test the limits of the human body. Hence, she founded ‘The Audacious Project’ with her husband Prashant Madan. Their maiden project under the brand was ‘Two Feet & A Dream’, which involved a walking journey to Goa. Aanchal covered 583 Kms from […]
How much did the British offer to purchase Goa?
Although there weren’t any attempts made by the British to annex Goa. They did position their soldiers in Goa from 1798-1799 and 1802-1813. Upon Portugal’s request in assistance to protect the possession from the Dutch and French attack. In the year 1839, the British offered to buy Goa for £500,000. The Portuguese refused […]
Did the British PM’s visit to Goa in 1983 give boost to tourism?
British tourist in Goa was once a revered tourist profile. Primarily due to their peaceful and polite nature; also they had a good spending capacity. But what introduced Goa to this demographic? Or rather who? The year was 1983, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) retreat was held in Goa. One of the visiting leaders […]
Which church in Goa received the ‘Golden Rose’ from the Pope?
There are many unknown facts about Goa and this is an attempt to unravel one of it. Many know churches located in Old Goa are famous world over. It serves as a tourist attraction and pilgrimage site as well. But visitors (tourists and locals) are unaware that one of these churches has received a ‘Golden […]
The legendary ‘Eight Finger Eddie’, father of Goan tourism?
Who was the first hippie to visit Goa? Or rather, ever wonder? Who was the first tourist to visit the state after the liberation? Well, the search is over. Yertward Mazamanian (1924 – 2010) popularly known as ‘Eight Finger Eddie’, was the first hippie to visit Goa and eventually introduced Goa to the hippies. Thus, […]
For now, no Special status for Goa?
As per the reports, Goa’s Rajya Sabha MP Shantaram Naik, had asked the Central government whether they were considering granting Goa special status under special provisions of the Indian constitution. The Union minister of State for Home Haribhai Chaudhary replied to the query stating that the matter was examined and found to be not feasible […]
Why was Goa’s ‘IT’ dream never realized?
Back in 2004, Goa government realized the potential for IT (Information and Technology) in Goa. They even released an IT policy for Goa in 2005, armed with land allocated for an IT park (Rajiv Gandhi IT habitat at Dona Paula) but all efforts soon bit the dust. As it’s been a decade since then, yet […]
5 reasons to visit Goa, India’s ‘South America’!
Not just another cliché article on Goa, a few facts spiced up to make it worthwhile for you to read. There was a time when people would ask why visit Goa? But given the rush of tourists, it receives every year now. The question itself has changed to, why not visit Goa? The transformation has […]
How does exemption of export duty on iron ore help Goa?
The announcement has certainly put a smile on the faces of mining stakeholders; they are bound to save 10% export duty usually paid to the government. There are many consequences for this action. But, it leans more towards (at least in Goa’s context) benefiting the mining industry in the state. Mine owners in Goa will […]
