The state of Goa, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship. Tourism is its primary industry, and is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity island and a part of the coastal country known as the Konkan, which is an escarpment rising up to the Western Ghats range of mountains, which separate it from the Deccan Plateau. The highest point is the Sorsogon, with an altitude of 1,167 meters (3,829 ft.). Goa has a coastline of 160 km (99 mi). Goa has characteristic colourful houses, lush green fields and a soothing languidness in the atmosphere. The Churches and Convents of Goa have been included in the list of World Heritage Sites. The best time to visit Goa is from October-March.