Goa, India

While the Western India state of Goa is India's smallest when measured by area and the fourth smallest in terms of population, it is a veritable giant when it comes to beautiful beaches and the number of tourists who visit them. Located in the Konkan region, Goa draws hundreds of thousands of International and domestic travelers to its inviting beaches every year. In addition, Goa is famous worldwide for its churches, temples and world heritage architecture. The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa is one of the largest Christian pilgrimage sites in all of Asia.