Some of the very famous beaches that attract tourists largely are the Calangute beach, the Baga beach, Anjuna beach, Dona Paula beach, Colva beach, Agonda beach, Miramar beach and many others.

Among the temples of Goa, the Saraswat temples hold much significance amongst the local people. Besides, the Shanta Durga temple, the Ganapati temple, the Maha lakshmi temple, the Shri Nagesh Maharudra temple are also important places of visit.

The most famous churches in Goa which attract large number of visitors are Goa Basilica of Bom Jesus which is a world heritage monument and Goa Se Cathedral which is dedicated to st. Catherine. The other important Churches are the Church of St Francis of Assini, Church of Lady of Rosary and Church of St Cajatan.

Waterfalls in Goa
Waterfalls in Goa are an added attraction to entertain and pull the crowd apart from its sunny beaches, dazzling discos and swaying palms.

Goa is distinguished as the land of golden beaches and as the beach State in India, full of magnanimity. Goa is also gifted with endless beauty- an exquisiteness, the splendor of which has attracted millions of travelers through ages.

Goa is well prosperous with a number of lakes, waterfalls and springs that has turned it into a tourist’s paradise.
These waterfalls, lakes and springs lying far away from the seashores, away from the jostle of the beaches and thundering waves give you that perfect retreat, a perfect picnic spot and refreshing water to make a splash.

Stretches of golden sand soaked by a rush of blue sea waters with the sky mirroring the sea below and the green paddy fields and coconut groves along with rolling and falling waters of the cascades makes your longer days of sun, sand and sea the most enjoyable.

Some of the most wonderful water bodies to be essentially visited in Goa are as follows:

– Kesarval Spring in Goa
– Arvalam Waterfall in Goa
– Dudhsagar Waterfall in Goa
– Mayem Lake in Goa

These water bodies not only render a different dimension of beauty but also a kind of serenity to the atmosphere of Goa tourism.

The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and paddy fields. The backwaters are a combination of lakes, lagoons, canals and estuaries.

The 15 km long golden Beach is very clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming, surfing and sunbathing. The newly beautified 400 Meters of the main beach has a walkway and High mask lamps which make the beach enjoyable even at night. Trained security staff are present round-the-clock in the beach. The Beach is very safe and tourists of all age groups can enjoy the Beach alike. The beautiful beach is studded with seashells of various hues and shapes. There is a park for children on the beach. Water Scooter and Speed Boats are available for hire. One could catch an occasional glimpse of Dolphins as they spring out and dive back into the water. The far end of the beach is lined with Chinese fishing nets which is a beautiful sight by itself.

The beach is shallow, calm and is ideal for swimming & sunbathing. Enjoy a game of beach volley ball & take a dip in the sea. We have enough beach benches & umbrellas for your comfort.

The 10 kilometer long Cherai Beach is the best golden beach of Kerala and is rightly called “The Princess of the Arabian sea”. One should really feel the warmth of the golden rays of sunset infront of our resort. Dolphins are occasionally seen here.

The newly beautified main beach with the walkway adds to the charm and the Highmast lamp makes the beach enjoyable even at night. Cherai beach is well known for its mouth-lingering fresh sea food.

Introduction
Kerala monsoon season spans from June and August. Get wet, splash and swim or wade through knee deep waters, sail paper boats, or try out an Ayurveda vacation during monsoon. During your tour to Kerala in the monsoon season, the places that you can cover are Alappuzha, Kochi, Kumarkom, Thekkady, Munnar, Guruvayoor and Vythiri, Kerala tourism.

Alappuzha
Alappuzha is blessed with palm-fringed canals, bustling shores, picturesque lagoons and lakesides, numerous pilgrimage centers, and a long sandy beach. A backwater cruise on the Punnamada Kayal takes you along canals covered with mauve hyacinths past scenic islands offering sublime views of coconut and paddy fields, Chinese fishing nets and toddy tappers at work.

Kochi
The vibrant city Kochi, known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, offers charming visuals in abundance manifested in the ancient Chinese fishing nets, monuments, synagogue, etc. A conducted cruise on the local ferries through the winding waterways to several quaint spots is the main tourist attraction of Kochi.

Thekkady
Thekkady or Periyar is the location of the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary , where you are offered programs like Periyar Tiger Trail, Nature walk, Bamboo Rafting etc. Early in the morning you can go for a boat ride in the Periyar Lake .

Kumarakom
Watch the swaying paddy fields or the lofty coconut palms, or go on a bird watching trip to Kumarakom Bird sanctuary at the scenic Kumarakom. The enchanting boat races, houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing are some of the main attractions of Kumarakom.

Kerala is truly the undiscovered India. It is God’s own country and an enchantingly beautiful, emerald-green sliver of land. It is a tropical paradise far from the tourist trial at the southwestern peninsular tip, sandwiched between the tall mountains and the deep sea. Kerala is a long stretch of enchanting greenery. The tall exotic coconut palm dominates the landscape.

Backwaters have always been a tourist attraction in Alappuzha .A one week stay in house boats may cost you dearly but once you are into it you appreciate the cost. Cool nights in the house boats is ideal for romance ,chat and enjoyment. Couples can have very pleasant and private time here. Looking into the darkness lighted by blue moonlit is a refreshing experience. A few may get some new insights about themselves but mostly everyone will have some thing to talk in this atmosphere. A cool breeze pampers you as the boat men take you for a tour of the lake. We can see houses on small islands and natives rowing small boats during day time.

Prime Minister Nehru came to see a snake boat race in Alapauzha and was so impressed that he sent Trophy for the race and since then this race is a major tourist attraction every year. Snake boats called Chundanvallams by natives are very prestigious possessions in here. People group under the banner of there own locality names, make teams and row these huge boats in during the race. The competition is so intense that this leads to many heart breaks after the event.

Back waters are the major asset God has given to this part the world .Besides tourism the natives have coconut and paddy cultivations as a major source of revenue.

The church was built by Portuguese missionaries in 1524. It is said that the missionaries discovered a painting of the Lady of Ransom, and later in a dream, they were asked to establish a church in Vallarpadam, which they dutifully did. Many miracles have been attributed to the Lady of Ransom and most are of people being saved from accidents at sea. As per tradition the church was earlier known as the church of the Holy Spirit. The original building was destroyed by floods in the 17th century and rebuilt later. The present building is said to have built in 1676.

As per local folklore, a lady and her child from a Hindu family who were shipwrecked, survived for three days, sheltered under a rock. The lady prayed that she would commit her life to serving the Lady of Ransom, and she was saved. Even today, all processions in connection with festivities of the church begin from the ancestral house of the Hindu lady, which is called Paliath. The images of the lady and child are also seen in the picture of the Lady of Ransom inside the Vallarpadom church. The local fishermen always bring their new boats to be blessed by the Lady of Ransom before they are taken out to sea for the first time. When prayers are answered, the blessed devotees dedicate their lives to the Lady of Ransom, and sweep the church compound to convey their spirit of dedication. The altar of the church is filled with offerings of devotees who had been blessed by the Lady of Ransom.

Pope Leo the XIII had bestowed ‘special status’ to the church in 1888. The Vallarpadam church was declared as a pilgrim center in 1951. The church was given the status of a Basilica in December 2003. The number of pilgrims who visit the church is increasing every year. The major festival of the church falls on the 24th of September and thousands of devotees throng the small island to take part in the feast. The new Goshree bridges which connect Vallapadam with both Vypin and Ernakulam have made it very easy for the believers to come to the church. The church today is not only a major pilgrim center but also an important tourist attraction.