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Goa is an extremely popular destination for many travelers to India, from honeymooners to backpackers to anyone and everyone in between. One of India's most prosperous states, Goa is bordered on the west by the Arabian Sea, offering beautiful beaches and the chance to enjoy cruises and other water sports.

There's a lot to enjoy beyond the beaches as well, including exploring striking waterfalls, lakes, and natural parks; numerous churches and temples are spread throughout Goa for tourists looking to take in some of the historic architecture and heritage sites.

There are plenty of beaches to choose from including Calangute beach, Baga beach, Anjuna beach, Dona Paula beach, Colva beach, and Miramar beach. Scattered with coconut groves, luxurious hotels, and a lot of restaurants, bars, and clubs, the beaches of Goa provide a dramatic backdrop for a relaxing, serene break from the everyday hustle and bustle of the world.

Goa also hosts its own Carnival celebration each year, a mixture of Portuguese traditions from when Portugal ruled the area along with Hindu themes and elements, providing a diverse mix that thousands of visitors come to enjoy each year from around the world.

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The city of Agra has been enriched with some breathtaking monuments that accounts for the reputation Agra has received as a tourist hotspot. Each year thousands of tourists visit Agra.

A vast number of people visit the city for its monuments. The Taj Mahal is a prime attraction in Agra. Besides the Taj Mahal there are many places you can visit in Agra. The forts and gardens built by great Mughal rulers are awe inspiring and worth visiting. Forts and tombs like Agra Fort, Sikandra Fort, Chini-Ka-Roza are some favored places. Jama Masjid, which is still in use, offers a good opportunity for muslim tourists. There is this ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri which unveils the shrouds on Indian history.

The mughlai gastronomy should not be missed out once you are in Agra. This cuisine is served by most of the restaurants. While we are talking about food and dishes you should remember to taste the famous 'Petha' of Agra.

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Are you planning to holiday in India? Want to see the beaches of India? Great! India is known to have attracted people from all over the world because of its sunny beaches. India is home to some of the liveliest beaches of the entire world. So if you are planning a beach holiday in India, then go ahead!

A beach holiday in India will include a combination of sand, surf and sun and how is a beach holiday in India complete when there aren't any exciting and exhilarating water activities around like parasailing, canoeing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, etc.

Along with the amazing day time activities, the night life on the beaches here are also fantastic and mind-blowing! So, plan out your perfect beach holiday in India and get going!