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Exploring the Goa The coastal paradise, Goa is not unknown to anyone. This tiny state in West India is famous for its plethora of beautiful beaches, great seafood, amazing nightlife, and thrilling watersports. Goa along with being a popular beach […]
Exploring the Goa
The coastal paradise, Goa is not unknown to anyone. This tiny state in West India is famous for its plethora of beautiful beaches, great seafood, amazing nightlife, and thrilling watersports.
Goa along with being a popular beach destination in India is a perfect honeymoon destination, a great getaway with friends, and an amazing family holiday place, which means, the place is filled with activities and attractions to keep all its visitors engaged.
The state is majorly divided into two districts – North Goa and South Goa. North Goa is famous for its lively beaches like Calangute, Baga, Candolim, Anjuna; beach shacks, Fort Aguada; Church of Mae De Dues; Boghdeshwara Temple; and Chorao, Divar Island.
South Goa, on the other hand is known for its quieter beaches like Butterfly, Palolem, Polem, and Agonda; luxury resorts; Se Cathedral and St Xavier’s Church; and many sightseeing places like Dudhsagar Waterfalls where one can enjoy trekking as well.
Goa also offers its visitors the chance to enjoy river carnivals; Rajbhavan Darshan; e-bikes tour; white water river rafting; hot air ballooning; birding tours at Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary; Ayurveda massages; shopping; water activities like scuba diving and sea rafting; and other adventure activities like motorized paragliding, and bungee jumping.
In our Goa Travel Guide, we add the most authentic information ensuring you know everything about the state before planning a trip. Our authentic Goa travel guide includes information on places to visit, top things to do, and best hotels. With us, you also get the best Goa tour packages that ensure an amazing holiday experience at this top beach destination in India.
Top Things to Do in Goa
Unarguably, one of the top activities in Goa, scuba diving allows travelers to explore the rich underwater world. Enjoy witnessing 100 species of fishes and other aquatic animals at the gorgeous Grande Island which has amazing diving sites like Coral Garden, Shelter Cove, Suzy’s Wreck, Lobster’s Avenue, and Bounty Bay. It is an 8-hour experience which include a boat ride to Grande Island, dolphin sighting, and pool training session before the actual dive.
Along with scuba diving, snorkeling can also be enjoyed at Grande Island in Goa. These underwater activities in Goa are conducted under the guidance of PADI and SSI certified instructors and with stringent safety protocols.
It is universally acknowledged that the traveler in search of good beaches must also be in want of thrilling water adventures. What else would be a better place than Goa? Goa is one of the most popular beach destinations of India and tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy a plethora of Watersports apart from enjoying the picturesque views of beaches.
Water adventure tourism in Goa is such that one needs to definitely try it in order to enrich the experience of Goa Holidays. It is for every kind of traveler whether you are a first timer or an adventure water sport expert. There are plenty of water activities like scuba diving, parasailing, and banana boat ride, snorkeling. Jet ski, and knee boarding, etc. to make your day a memorable one.
For a fun filled vacation in Goa, one must indulge in the excitement of watersports of Goa. If you love adventures Goa is a perfect place to be in because thrill as your constant companion will lure you from every corner of the scenic beaches and you know that you have longed for it deep inside your heart? Don’t you?
Best time for water sports in Goa
October to March is the best time to try any water sports in Goa due to pleasant climate and the sea is also placid. It’s safe to enjoy water sports during these months of the year.
The bird lovers can choose to go for bird watching at Goa’s 8 premium hotspots – Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Carambolim Lake, Soccorro Plateau, Morjim Beach, Curtorim Wetland Complex, and Zuari.
Experience a unique way of paragliding in Goa and relish the thrill of seeing this beautiful beach destination from the bird-eye view. In Goa, you can enjoy motorized paragliding or paramotoring, which has a motor mounted on cart type unit with two seats, one for the pilot and other for the rider. Enjoy this unique adventure activity and fly at the height of 1000 feet in the sky of Goa.
There are 5-6 minutes rides and 10 minutes rides that an individual can choose from at Ashwem Beach, Little Vagator Hill Top, Calangute Beach, Rajbaug Beach, South Goa.
Motorized paragliding in Goa can be enjoyed between October and May.
A one-of-its-kind experience to have in Goa, hot air ballooning can be enjoyed in Assolda Football Grounds in Chandor. Soar in the sky at an altitude of 2000 feet for an hour and get the bird-eye of the picturesque beaches and the hills of Goa. Hot air ballooning in Goa is a fun-filled experience which is perfect for families, friends, and honeymoon couples.
Each balloon can accommodate 10 people guided by a trained pilot. The hot air balloon rides in Goa are quite romantic, thus there is also a provision of booking them for two people or a private flight for the purpose of proposals, anniversaries, and special occasions.
Hot air ballooning in Goa can be enjoyed between the months of October and May.
Goa offers India’s first e-bikes tour to explore its hidden gems. The company, Live offers its services for one-of-its-kind expedition to experience the rich culture, history, and heritage of Goa. E-bikes tours let you explore the scrumptious food of Goa along with art and music, and that too without leaving any carbon footprints. The e-bikes tour in Goa are led by expert guides who share their knowledge with the tourists.
There is a short tour of 90 minutes and there are also long tours depending on one’s interest in North or South Goa.
Places to visit in Goa
Frequently Asked Question about Goa
What is the best to visit Goa?
Goa has a tropical climate and can be visited all throughout the year with each season offering an amazing experience to the travellers. Summers in Goa are more popular with families and kids whereas the destination in monsoon let the tourist indulge in some of the water activities. Goa in winter season experiences cool and comfortable weather making it a perfect time for sunbathing.
Why to visit Goa?
Goa offers a plethora of exciting activities for the tourist. From water sports in scenic sand beaches, shopping in flea markets, visiting colonial churches, to adventure tourism, chill and grill life of rave parties, yoga and ayurveda for rejuvenating your soul and spectacular views of picturesque beaches, Goa has it all. Moreover, Goa is a paradise for delectable seafood and awesome destination weddings.
What is Goa famous for?
Goa is one of the most visited destinations in India, which is extremely popular for its beaches, rave parties, nightlife, flea markets, Casinos, Lip smacking cuisines, Portuguese style houses and colonial churches. The most important aspect of Goa is that it is a heaven for adventure lovers. Numerous water sports like Kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, scuba diving etc. provides thrill and excitement to adrenaline junkies. Apart from that Goa also a perfect choice for solitude seekers and couples because of the exotic and offbeat locations, South Goa is very popular for its pristine beaches and remote locations.
Is Goa safe for woman traveller?
Safety is the main concern for woman when it comes to travelling. Most parts of Goa are absolutely safe. However, one should always be aware of the surroundings nearby. It’s not about the destination as anything can happen anywhere. Most parts of Goa are woman Friendly; locals are also friendly and welcoming.
How many minimum days are required to visit Goa?
It absolutely depends on the time and budget you have. Goa has many things to offer, From Beaches, Goan cuisine, heritage tour to alluring nightlife and adventure activities Goa gives the best holiday experience to the tourists. South Goa and North Goa offers unique activities to do and both are equally worth visiting. At least 2 weeks are required for Goa to explore the best of it, one for North Goa and one week for South Goa. If you want to explore nightlife and heritage, consider North Goa and if you need solace and beach fun explore South Goa.
How many Domestic and International Airports are there in Goa?
Goa is well connected by airline services to the most major cities in India. All national and international flights operate from Goa International Airport at Dabolim which is 30 km from Panaji. It is the only airport Goa has. Chattered flights also land in Goa from UK and other European countries.
You can easily get chattered flights from Goa International airport’s international terminal and domestic flights from domestic terminal.
