Water
Sports in Goa : Blessed with rivers,
backwaters and a long coastline, Goa is ideally
located for water sport activities like sailing,
para sailing, wind surfing, etc.
Skim the waves. Surf the seas. Float across the skies. The fabulous golden Goan
coast is sprinkled with water sports excitements from windsurfing to paragliding.
John Lucas, an Englishman, who first came to
Goa in the early
70s like thousands of other westerners
on a spiritual journey, found his heaven here in
Goa. Being a keen windsurfer, the next time he came
back to Goa, he had with him, his board and rig.
And the trend for water sports in Goa was set.
Today there are a number of water based sports and activities available in Goa.
The best season for enjoying water sports in Goa is from October to May when
the skies here are cloudless and blue, and the waters
fairly placid.
Water Skiing in
Goa : For the speed-lovers Goa offers the thrills
of venturing into the sea on speedboats. The high-class
speedboats which are available in some
places, can achieve speeds of up to 30-40 miles an hour.
These crafts, which can carry between six to eight people, are available at the
Cidade de Goa, Bogmallo Beach Resort, and Taj Hotels. They can be conveniently
used for sightseeing as well as water-skiing. Even if Goa isn't having any magnificent
coral reefs, still it boasts with a variety of fascinating marine life.
Windsurfing
in Goa :Windsurfing is a unique
blend of surfing and sailing, which requires
the
surfer to adjust his strength and balance to
the changing patterns of wind
and water. To the expert who has honed himself in all these nuances, windsurfing
can indeed be an exhilarating experience.
Windsurfing trainers and
experts alike claim Dona Paula bay to be the ideal location for the beginners.
The prevailing winds and the calm sea, ensure almost lake-like conditions.
The morning breeze is light and steady - just right for learners; while stronger
winds that set in during the afternoons offer a perfect challenge for the
more experienced
Parasailing
in
Goa :High fliers amongst the speed lovers can opt for parasailing.
Both the Taj and Bogmallo Resort hotels provide the necessary equipment for this
enthralling
sport.
There's a rope about 300 feet long attached to the parasail harness at one
end and to the speedboat at the other.
When the boat speeds off on the water, the parasailor just takes one or two steps
and he
is lifted into the air, the parasail lifting behind him.
Comindia Attractions
Mysore Palace
The Mysore Palace, built is Indo-Saracenic style with domes turrets, arches and colonnades; the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.
This sanctuary is famous for its Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered animal. Actually this was set up especially for the preservation of this Nilgiri Tahr. Now the number of Tahrs has increased and they constitute the largest known.
Tirupati City is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh State. It lies about 152-km northwest of Chennai in the Palkonda Hills.Tirupati is known as the abode of the Hindu god Venkateshwara.
Kettuvallom (House Boat) is a country boat that was used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns with the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services.
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