Things to do in Goa

Have you ever wondered what makes Goa a stunning place to visit? We have beaches in other Indian states too, don't we? Then what is so special about Goa that drags the tourist to this place. Talking about our experience, We've been to Goa 4 times already and we still look forward to travel there again.

We've heard people say, there is nothing to do in Goa and we always wonder what makes them say that? If you are one of those people, then you have probably not planned your past trip right.

The best time to visit Goa is from mid October to Late January. You may opt to go in September- October to avoid the rush and avail discounts on stays. We've been there in early October and in January too. Goa is greener and peaceful in September- October. So plan your trip accordingly.

Here are a few tips to make your Goa trip memorable and fun.

• Say no to crowded beaches

Visiting a crowded beach may ruin the fun. The more crowded a beach, the more chances are that it will be dirty. Avoid going to beaches like Calngute and Baga. Here are few beaches you may opt for.

1. Sinquerim (north Goa)
2. Paloem (south Goa)
3. Kalacha (north Goa)
4. Madrem (north Goa)
5. Ashwem (north Goa)
6. Morjim (north)
7. Cavelossim (south Goa)
8. Patnem (south Goa)
9. Arambol (north Goa)
10. Agonda (south Goa)

• Dishes and drinks to try in Goa

Goa is full of beautiful cafes/ resto bars/ shacks which offer mouth watering dishes and seafood. Make sure you try out the following:

Dishes

1. Prawn rava fry
2. Pickled tea-leaf salad, Bomras, Candolim
3. Goan Prawn
4. Royale pizza, Baba au Rhum, House Nr.1054 Sim Vaddo, Anjuna
5. Indo-Portuguese lunch, Palacio do Deao, Quepem
6. Tuna teriyaki
7. Black tagliatelle with salmon
8. Goan Fish Curry
9. Rotisserie chicken
10. Goan Curry Fish
11. Recheado
12. Bebinca
13. Mussels Rawa Fried
14. Bangad Curry
15. Crab Xacuti
16. Goan Nevri

Drinks

Alcoholic Drinks

1. Uraak
2. Feni
3. Armada
4. Port wine

Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Goa

1. Sugar cane juice
2. Lime soda sweet and salty
3. Lassi
4. Kokum Juice
5. Coconut Water

• Forts

1. Chapora Fort
2. Aguada Fort
3. Cabo de Rama Fort
4. Corjuem Fort
5. Rachol Fort

• Water sports

Adventure lovers can't say no to water sports of Goa. You may opt to go for the following adventurous water sports:

1. knee boarding (at Candolim Beach, Mobor Beach, Rajbaga Beach)
2. Kayaking ( at Palolem Beach, Dona Paula, Hollant Beach)
3. Windsurfing ( at Dona Paula Beach, Bogmalo Beach, Vagator Beach, Calangute, Colva, Palolem, Miramar, Baga Beach)
4. Scuba Diving ( Grande Islands, St. George Island, Devagh Island, Pigeon Island, Netrani Islands)
5. Jet skiing ( at Colva, Calangute, Candolim, Mobor, Miramar, Rajbaga beaches)
6. Banana Tube Boat Ride ( at Calangute, Agonda, Candolim, Palolem, Miramar, Baga, Vagator, Anjuna)
7. Parasailing ( at Dona Paula, Majorda, Anjuna, Bogmalo, Calangute, Colva, Candolim, Vagator)
8. Yachts and Cruises ( at Mandovi River, Mayem Lake, Miramar Beach, Candolim Beach, Palolem Beach)

• Other activities and places to see

1. Dolphin sight seeing
2. Cruise party
3. Candle light dinner at the beach on the shack
4. Dudsagar waterfall
5. Divar Island
6. Spice plantation
7. Street shoping

• Churches and temples

1. Basilica of Bom Jesus
2. Shantadurga Temple
3. Shri Mangeshi Temple
4. Se Cathedral
5. Brahma Temple at Carambolim
6. Three Kings Church

Next time you plan a trip to Goa then have a look at this before you leave.

-The Roving Feet