Goa Carnival
Introduction to Goa Carnival
Goa is synonymous to fun and frolic. The sunken beaches, the cosmopolitan culture and the unending room for entertainment make Goa a perfect holiday destination. Though it experiences a high tourist footfall throughout the year but the best time to visit Goa is during the time of Goa Carnival. The festival is a sheer of extravaganza of fun and frolic activities. This festival has a magnetic affect as it draws tourists from far off corners of the globe. In fact, the unique appeal of Goa makes it an integral part of India travel. This festival is also a great event to get a vivid look of the culture of Goa.
Goa Carnival features a frenzy of tourist activities. Tourists indulge in feasting, merrymaking, drinking through out the day. The festive mood is even more aggravated by the huge parades that move the various streets of Goa. These parades are accompanied by bands and dances. Goa forgets to sleep during the carnival as these parades continue through out the night. Most of the streets are decorated with attractive lighting and grand balls.
| Fairs and Festivals in Goa |
| Bonderam Festival | Christmas Carnival |
| Feast of Three Kings | Feast of St Francis Xavier |
| Goa Carnival | Mardi Grass Festival |
| Procession of All Saints | Sao Joao Festival |
| Shigmotsav |
.The sight of these illuminated streets with people engaged in merry making imparts an exciting feature to Goa travel. The carnival also ends with a bang as it ends with the attractive red and black dance. This performance is held at the Club National in Panjim. This place is at its best during the festival. In fact, during the festival, Goa remains the prime focus of India Travel.A number of tour packages to Goa are offered by indianholiday.com. These tour packages are embedded with the best of facilities to ensure great comfort for the tourists. Moreover, they are offered at an affordable rate.
Time of Goa Carnival
Goa Carnival is usually celebrated in the month of February. In the year 2012, it is all set to be celebrate on and from 18 feb to 21 feb. So if you are planning for India travel then plan your tour during this festival end enjoy the flamboyance of Goa tours.
| Festivals in February 2012 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Surajkund Crafts Mela | 1 - 15 Feb, Wednesday(starting) |
| Brij Festival | 2 - 4 Feb, Thursday-Saturday |
| Beneshwar Fair (Dungarpur, Rajasthan) | 3 - 7 Feb, Friday-Tuesday |
| Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | 4 - 12 Feb, Saturday-Sunday |
| Indian Derby Weekend 2010 | 5 Feb, Sunday |
| Guru Gorakhnath Jayanti | 5 Feb, Sunday |
| Thai Poosam | 7 Feb, Tuesday |
| Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | 12 Feb, Sunday |
| Valentine Day | 14 Feb, Tuesday |
| Guru Ramdas Jayanti | 16 Feb, Thursday |
| Shekhawati Festival | 12-14 Feb, Sunday-Tuesday |
| Mumbai Festival | 17 - 19 Feb, Friday - Sunday |
| Taj Mahotsav | 17-26 Feb, Friday-Sunday |
| Goa Carnival | 18 - 21 Feb, Saturday-Monday |
| Konark Dance & Music Festival | 19-23 Feb, Sunday-Thursday |
| Shivaji Jayanti | 19 Feb, Sunday |
| Pariyanampetta Pooram | 20 Feb, Monday |
| Maha Shivratri | 20 Feb, Monday |
| Losar | 22 Feb, Wednesday |
| Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti | 23 Feb, Thursday |
| Central Excise Day | 24 Feb, Friday |
| Khajuraho Dance Festival | 25 Feb - 2 Mar, Saturday-Friday |
| National Science Day | 28 Feb, Tuesday |
| Uthralikavu Pooram | 28 Feb, Tuesday |
| Grape Festival | 28 Feb - 4 Mar, Thursday-Monday |
| Athmela Mahotsab | February |
| Alwar Festival | February |
| Natyanjali Festival | February-March |
| The Delhi Flower Show | Last week February |
| Chandigarh Garden Festival | Last week February |
