Goa is a much-featured destination on the World Tourism map. This tiny emerald covering 3702 sq km has a 105 km long coast line lapped by the Arabian Sea. The state is bordered by Maharashtra and Karnataka. Temperate climate, diverse landscapes, wide, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, clean waters and an aura of serenity attract many tourists from all over the world.

Goa is pleasant throughout the year and it rains between June and September. Goa is reachable from Bangalore, Mumbai, Mangalore or Pune by road or rail. Convenient railway stations are Madgaon, Thivim and Vasco. It is linked by air to most major Indian cities.

Goa is best known for its beaches and most tourist attractions are centred around 4 towns namely Panaji, Margao, Vasco and Ponda

Organic Music, Seaside Setting. Find your wavelength.

Vivanta by Taj - Fort Aguada, Goa is at its best. Romantic. Charming. Vibrant. It has history woven in its walls. It's where royalty, heads of government and the biggest celebrities are known to frequent. For the luxury Goa experience, which no other place has been able to recreate. Not much has changed. There's a nice new buzz however. In the renewed rooms, cottages and villas, the nouvelle restaurants, the island bar, and the Jiva spa where you'll go Ah!

Soak in the space that showcases the spirit of Goa. The 45 km drive from the airport will have you delighting in backseat surprises (we're not revealing here). Explore the horizon as you look over the infinity pool, beyond the 16th century ramparts of the Portuguese Fort, and wave back to the tide as it works its way across the Arabian Sea to joyfully greet the Sinquerim beach below. Explore Goa in a vivid, vibrant way.

Vivanta by Taj - Holiday Village, Goa, is different, yet the same in many ways. Still the charming village, that flirts with the beach. Where fun lovers come for repeat doses of delight. There's a nice new buzz however. In the renewed cottages and villas, the nouvelle restaurants, the island bar, and the spa where you'll go Ah! Chef Rego remains, as always, eager to wow you with specially designed meals. Try mixing biz with fun and see how well wired the village is.

Soak in the space that reflects the spirit of Goa. Drive in from the airport delighting in backseat surprises (we're not revealing here). You might break in to dance at the reception. When Goan musicians soulfully strum a guitar and drum a 'ghumot' in a unique Indo-Portuguese style. And that's just for starters.

Vivanta by Taj - Panaji, Goa, is the new buzz in town. Where meeting has many meanings. It's close to where the river Mandovi meets the Arabian sea. Where the road leading down from the Chief Minister's residence in Altinho meets the centre of Goa's art & culture - The Kala Academy. 28 kms from Dabolim airport and bang in the heart of the city, the hotel is a smart stroll from all that is see-able and do-able in this capital city of Goa. It's where business meets pleasure. And today meets tomorrow. In rooms that spell Charm, Delight and Indulgence. Where work spaces define new standards in modern technology. A fully wired ballroom, hi-tech boardrooms, high profile meeting rooms set the Agenda for Debate, Strategy and Analysis. It's where the nouvelle restaurants, the high octane bar, and the Jiva spa will have you go "Ah!" And it's where Chef Gyanendra (easy to spot with his signature pony tail) gets set to wow you with specially designed meals.

Soak in the space that's close to the business hub of Goa. Drive in from the airport delighting in backseat surprises (we're not revealing here). Better still take a speed boat or catamaran if the weather permits. You'll see how we mean business in a quiet efficient way from the moment you step in. Slowly discover the turtle theme design which to the local Hindu Goan community means good luck. And make it your business to quickly find out how fast we are up to speed. For every business need.

And for paws, claws and jaws - we're perhaps the most pet friendly business hotel in town. Yet another fresh twist!

Average temperature in Goa in Celsius.

Area: 3702 sq km
Rainfall: 320 cm
Tourist Season: Throughout the year
(November to February pleasant; June to September rainy)

Spices and cashew nuts are found in plenty in Goa. Intricately designed gold and silver jewellery and ornate temple jewellery are specialities of the region.