Goa Tourism

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Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. Paryatan Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa, India 403001.
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Tourism in Goa

Goa is a state located on the western coast of India.

The coastline of Goa is far stretched beside the Arabian Sea. Goa was once a Portuguese colony. The state is often considered as a laid-back destination and is well-known for its palm tree-fringed beaches and vibrant culture. Moreover, water sports such as snorkeling, surfing, scuba diving, and jet skiing five Goa tourism a boost. Some of the famous beaches of Goa are Querim Beach, Baga Beach, Vagator Beach, Anjuna Beach, Palolem Beach, Calangute Beach, Sinquerim Beach, Majorda Beach, Agonda Beach, Arambol Beach, etc. Another thing that gives tourism in Goa a boost is its high-end party clubs. Goa receives an annual footfall of 50,00,000 tourists. The coastal state is well-known as the party hub of the country. Moreover, Goa is also a plethora of churches the architectural style of which showcases the influence of Portuguese culture.

Replete with sandy beaches, serene sunsets, whitewashed forts, colonial architecture, majestic churches and colorful ceremonies, the tropical paradise called Goa is a perfect blend of modern and traditional offerings. Take a customizable and well-planned tour package to experience the best of Goa, and enjoy a visit to all the popular points of interest, including the best beaches of this exotic destination.

History of Goa

Though, Goa is the smallest state of India, it has one of the most influential history to dig into. With a huge flock of merchants, powerful traders, seafarers, and missionaries attracting to it, this place had gone under major transformations. Inhabited by Brahmins first, the place got dominated by the Mauryan Empire, the Satavahanas of Kolhapur, and the Chalukyas of Badami. In 1312, Goa had even got ruled by the Muslims only to be left later by 1370. Later in 1510, when the place got controlled by the Portuguese, several forts and churches came into existence during their administration. In 1961, the Indian Army came into power, and the place got declared as the 25th state of India in 1987.

Culture of Goa

Influenced by western culture, Goa is also known as the ‘Rome of the East’. As one digs into its cultural heritage, there are folk dances, songs, music, and folk tales to cherish. Inhabited by Hindu, Muslims, and Catholic people, this state is a multi-ethnic place. And thus, here people can witness the celebration of many Indo-Latin festivals. Crammed with numerous bars and restaurants, here is an alluring nightlife awaiting for tourists.

Places to Visit in Goa

Goa is a treasure trove of sights and sounds, from beaches like Majorda to Dona Paula and Anjuna to the Aguada and Chapora forts, the Dudhsagar and Arvalem fall, churches like Basilica of Bom Jesus and temples like Bhagwati temple. Besides these sights, there is also plenty to keep you busy on a Goa trip guide like taking sunbathe at the beaches, nonstop parties at nightclubs, parasailing, skiing, windsurfing, shopping at the flea markets, going on fun bike rides, trekking and enjoying exotic cruises.

Let’s take a look at the main attraction region wise.

North Goa

As one venture on to the best places, while enjoying the sightseeing of Goa, a tour to North Goa is filled with offerings to make the trip even more memorable.

Baga Beach: Seems like a piece of art, Baga Beach is one of the most sought after places to visit in North Goa. A perfect place to cherish some blissful moments, the majestic Baga Beach in Goa let people appreciate the cool breezes and witness the wonderful sunset views. Besides that, here tourists can also partake in water activities, such as jet-skiing, windsurfing, banana ride, and more.  

Calangute Beach: Head to Calangute Beach, also known as the ‘Queen of Beaches’ for its charm and spectacular beauty. Offering some of the best natural offerings, including a chance to savor glorious landscape views, laze along splendid beaches, enjoy sunbathing and jaw-dropping sunset and sunrise views, it is a paradise for nature lovers in true sense.

Fort Aguada: With its vast expanses of blue waters, Fort Aguada is a place that seems to be endless. Attracting thousands of tourists all around the year, here one can hop on to its lighthouse for breathtaking panoramic views of the place. Or, one can also choose to relax with their better half, and witness enticing views of the sunset.

South Goa

Dotted with heritage villages and exotic beaches, South Goa is a laid back destination where one can cherish solitude like never before. Perfect for history buffs and people who are looking for romantic escapes, this place can’t be ignored by people who love nature.

Dudhsagar Waterfalls: Fringed with innumerable beaches, tourists are always going to have a pleasant experience here. Being one of the highest waterfalls in the world, it is divided into four tiers. And, as one looks at the waterfall, it seems like a heavy stream of milk cascades from the top of the hill, making it one of the ultimate destinations to visit during a Goa excursion.   

Vasco Da Gama: Deriving its name from the famous explorer, Vasco Da Gama is a treasure trove for true explorers. As one takes a tour of this small town with a different aspect of tourism, there are some of the best things to discover, thus adding a unique experience to their journey. Moreover, being well-connected to other parts of Goa, this place is often visited by tourists to reach other beaches of Goa.

Places to Stay in Goa

To make the most of one’s tour to Goa, it is quite vital to get an amazing place to stay. And yes, Goa is equipped with many resorts and lavish hotels that provide their visitors with the world-class amenities and facilities making their travel experience a memorable one. The recommended one, includes Riva Resort, Whispering Palm Beach Resort, Vivanta by Taj and many more.

Other Highlights of Goa

When you think of Goa tourism, a picture of pristine beaches, sunny landscapes, old Portuguese style forts and palaces, watersports, casinos, flea markets, and charming villages come to mind.

Churches in Goa: Apart from beautiful beaches, Goa is also crammed with many excellent churches that are known for their architectural beauty and historical significance. Get to visit the world-renowned church, Bom Jesus Basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for it still has the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. While, Se Cathedral is one of the largest churches in the country, and it had been established to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese, one of the rulers of the place. Known for their architecture, churches like St. Francis of Assisi, St. Cajetan, St. Francis Xavier and more can also be visited here.

Honeymoon in Goa: Being a party capital of the country where teenagers, adults and the elderly all come to unwind and have a good time, a Goa tour also lets you experience some magical beach weddings at times and it is the perfect place to enjoy a spinster’s night or a bachelorette or a honeymoon. Crammed with pristine beaches and spectacular landscapes, a sojourn with your beloved will add some enchanting memories to your life.

Water Sports in Goa: Goa sightseeing let you enjoy watersports windsurfing, scuba diving, dinghy sailing, angling, waterskiing, water scooter, swimming and parasailing to canyoning, camping, quad biking, trekking and zip-lining along with plenty of other things to do in Goa.

Flea Markets in Goa: Another reason why you should visit Goa is for the love of funky jewelry and clothing that you can find here at the flea markets. If you visit Goa during the tourist season, you will be able to find a variety of items at the beach markets and Saturday fleas here. Make sure while scouring the flea markets, you can also try the local seafood. Lobsters, prawns, pomfret fish, crabs, clams, mussels, oysters and ladyfish are some of the must-try items here.

Nightlife in Goa: Engage in the cultural vibrancy of spectacular beaches, here you can party all day and night. Crammed with many bars and nightclubs, Goa offers a myriad of options to let people lose themselves for a day, and dance to the beats of their favorite music, like a pro. Some of the best places to enjoy the nightlife in Goa, are: Club Tito’s at Baga Beach, Decades Bar at Calangute Beach, Down the Road at Panaji, and the list is huge.    

Major Food Places in Goa

You cannot travel to Goa and not try the exotic seafood like Goan Fish Curry, Fish Recheado, Prawn Balchao, Solachi Kudi, Sorpotel, Balichao, Sanna, Bebik, Vindaloo and more. Spend a relaxing day by the beaches, sipping on feni and trying some of these delectable dishes. Visit some of the recommended food joints, like the Black Sheep Bistro, La Plage, Ourem 88, and more. You may also try some other Goan specialties, including the multi-layered cake Bebinca, the thick coconut gravy dish Crab Xec Xec, the delicious spicy gravy dish Ambot Tik, the rich pork stew Sorpotel, mushroom xacuti, the spicy coriander dish Chicken Cafreal, and the white and fluffy cake Sanna.

Choose to visit Goa during the winter season, you can also partake in festivals like the mega Sunburn festival that celebrates music, dance, and culture. Christmas and New Year are also celebrated here in a big way and you can view the diverse festivities all around.

Goa is a perfect destination for all kinds of holidays, whether it be a solo trip, a honeymoon or a friend’s birthday. From romantic walks on the beach to candlelight dinners, cruises along the shore, exploring hidden crescent coves, shopping at hippie flea markets and attending vibrant music festivals. There is something for everyone in Goa and this is one beach paradise you must add to your travel bucket list.

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Amarjeet's 3 days trip to Goa

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Ganesh's 4 days trip to Goa

We had a good time in Goa . Jack Fernandes of Wanderglobe is the nicest guy , got his full support and concern throughout the trip. I’ll give him 5/5 ⭐️… Surely recommend to my friends and family …

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Shweta's 3 days trip to Goa

Hotels service was best Cab service was also good Agent support was also good It was good to choose u as our travel agent we enjoyes our trip lot

Shweta Mumbai

Ssklmw's 5 days trip to Goa

I'm Senthil Kumar, a 53-year-old who had always dreamed of visiting Goa. Despite numerous attempts, I never had the chance until last week when I got a one-week holiday. Although my family couldn't join me, I decided to embark on a solo trip. Initially, they were apprehensive about me traveling alone, but my daughter reached out to Goa Originals, and you made my dream a reality. From airport pickup to drop, your team took excellent care of me. Your timely calls and messages were incredibly reassuring. The constant communication between us gave me the confidence to enjoy my trip without any worries. Kudos to you and your team for the outstanding work! Thank you for making my trip so memorable. Best regards, Senthil Kumar"

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Haroon's 4 days trip to Goa

Amazing experience. Very good service.eveything was on point. Must give credit to travel triangle everything was on time. Goa and beaches we enjoyed alot.

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Dhanashree's 4 days trip to Goa

The trip was good and stay was nice too. But the second stay didn't had much options for breakfast.

Dhanashree

Naman's 6 days trip to Goa

Our Goa trip which was organised by Bindas trip specially MrKunal was literally awesome all the arrangements are very good me my family enjoyed the trip very much the trip was also in our budget first day cruise dinner was nice our hotel was just at the beach which is also ver good north goa south goa sightseen was awesome the Agoda Fort the spice garden was awesome overall the trip was very Good

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Aparna's 6 days trip to Goa

Everything was perfect hotel, cab, driver , agents support

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Suresh's 4 days trip to Goa

On the first day of arrival due to our flight delay we checked in at hotel late at night . But even after informing , dinner was not provided for us , even though we had two small kids with us . Second , the cruise that was booked for us was not good . It was very local . If we had known about it before we would have asked to change the cruise and paid additional charges too . We are so disappointed after reaching the cruise . Thirdly , we were not informed that there will be no scuba diving and snorkeling . But it was mentioned in the package

Suresh Muniasamy Chennai

Harshal's 3 days trip to Goa

The overall trip was good. However inspite of intimating that we would be reaching early at the hotel and to give early check in for atleast one room we were made to wait for atleast 3 hrs. I feel that should be taken into consideration. The taxi driver didn't inform us that one of the locations were to close by 5 pm and hence missed the sightseeing as it was already closed, which was another disappointment. Anyways we built good memories out of our vacation.

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Some of the popular islands to visit in Goa are - Pequeno (Bat Island) Conco (Monkey Island), Agonda Raneache Zuvem, Revora Vanxim Island, North Goa. São Jacinto Island, Goa.

People know English, Konkani, Marathi and Hindi languages in Goa.

The best and must have dishes of Goa include: Fish Recheado, Bebinca, Pork Vindaloo, Rava Fried Fish, Chicken Xacuti, Chicken Cafreal, Pork Sorpotel and Goan Nevri. Despite Goan cuisine being heavy on the non vegetarian ingredients, most hotels in the state also offer vegetarian options.

Some of the popular islands to visit in Goa are - Pequeno (Bat Island) Conco (Monkey Island), Agonda Raneache Zuvem, Revora Vanxim Island, North Goa. São Jacinto Island, Goa.

Police 100 Fire 101 Ambulance 108 / 102 Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd Tel: (832)-2424001/ 02/ 03

Tourism plays a crucial role in the boost of Goa’s economy since the state draws a huge number of people from all around the world. A total of over 50,00,000 tourists travel to Goa yearly. This massive footfall helps in the upliftment of the economy of this state. 

 

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