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 | Reaching Goa |  | By Air
Almost all domestic airlines in India operate flights to Goa?s Dabolim airport. A few chartered flights are also operational.
| By Train
Goa is well connected by rail to the rest of the country. The main station is Madgaon. Stations are also present at Vasco da Gama, Tivim and Karmali.
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Three National Highways pass through Goa, in addition to State Highways. All major cities in the state are connected to major cities in India.
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 Goa, located on the west coast of India, is known the world over for its unique charm and magnetic appeal. Its attraction lies not just in its picturesque beaches and lively festivals of song and dance, there are old colonial buildings, churches and cathedrals to enjoy as well. In fact the entire state is filled with attractions of various kinds. Goa is divided into two districts ? North Goa with the state capital of Panaji and South Goa with cities like Vasco da Gama and Margao. The best time to visit is from October to March.
| | | | Tourist Attractions | |  Beaches
Goa is synonymous with beaches, and there are several of them too. The most famous ones that are frequented by visitors and locals both are Calagunte, Fort Aguada, Vagatore, Anjuana, Baga, Candolim, Vasco da Gama, Bogmolo, Colva, Dona Paula, Miramar, Majorda and Varca.
| | Old Goa
 With its Portuguese heritage Goa is home to many churches and cathedrals. The ones to visit are the churches of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Catejan, St. Augustine Ruins, the Church and Convent of St. Monica, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Chapel of St. Anthony and the Chapel of St. Catherine. The Se Cathedral is the largest church in Goa, while the holy basilica of Bom Jesus is a famous Roman Catholic pilgrimage.
| Mahalaxmi Temple
 Goa also has a fair population of Hindus and the Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous places of worship in the state.
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