Explore Goa On A The roads around Baga and Candolim are a riot with vacationers and locals zooming around on their two-wheelers. Getting a two-wheeler on rent in Goa is the easiest thing ever. The petrol rates in Goa are cheap too! Ideal, isn't it?
HolidayIQ Traveller Sankit says, “Fun place, good location you can go to places by renting a two wheeler. It costs about 200/- off season price. Pay for your own petrol very useful to travel around Goa.”
HolidayIQ Traveller Sankit says, “Fun place, good location you can go to places by renting a two wheeler. It costs about 200/- off season price. Pay for your own petrol very useful to travel around Goa.”
2. Don't Be All Susegad. Try Water Sports
Water sports skim the waves. Surf the seas. Float across the skies. The fabulous golden Goan coast is sprinkled with water sports excitements from windsurfing to paragliding.
HolidayIQ Traveller Sidharth Sharma says, “Goa is for beautiful beaches and water sports. One thing which I would like to advice the travellers is to carry sunscreen to avoid tanning. Para-sailing and water-riding are thrilling. Adds HolidayIQ Traveller Vivek Gupta, “Activities such as parasailing, water sports, banana ride, bumpy ride and dolphin cruises are available."
HolidayIQ Traveller Sidharth Sharma says, “Goa is for beautiful beaches and water sports. One thing which I would like to advice the travellers is to carry sunscreen to avoid tanning. Para-sailing and water-riding are thrilling. Adds HolidayIQ Traveller Vivek Gupta, “Activities such as parasailing, water sports, banana ride, bumpy ride and dolphin cruises are available."
3. Discover Goan Food Beyond Beach Shacks! Take A Spice Plantation Tour
Had enough of the middling food served at most beach shacks? It's time to discover what Goan food is really about. Several spice plantations clustered around Ponda in South Goa offer an introductory tour, followed by a traditional lunch.
HolidayIQ Traveller Sagar says, “Savoi plantations in Goa is really a good place to visit in Goa during monsoons. You get real good authentic goan food which are served in earthen pots. It is a heavenly experience. You are served food amidst the plantations.”
HolidayIQ Traveller Sagar says, “Savoi plantations in Goa is really a good place to visit in Goa during monsoons. You get real good authentic goan food which are served in earthen pots. It is a heavenly experience. You are served food amidst the plantations.”
4. Don’t Restrict Yourself To Clubs & Bars! Experience Goa's Legendary Open-Air Parties
No stay in Goa would be complete without a trip to the open air parties. Visit Hill Top on a Sunday for its legendary parties that kick off at 5pm or take a trip to Club Cubana, situated between Baga and Anjuna in the Arpora Hill. Also visit, Shiva Valley, another big one for Psy Trance.
HolidayIQ Traveller Shivam Gupta says, "Anjuna is famous for its crazy trance parties overlooking the beach and for its flea market. The beach itself is not very charming but there are parties/events always going on at some shack or the other. The most famous places here are Curlies, Shiva Valley and UV bar. The sundowner parties at UV bar are simply fabulous and have great music.”
HolidayIQ Traveller Shivam Gupta says, "Anjuna is famous for its crazy trance parties overlooking the beach and for its flea market. The beach itself is not very charming but there are parties/events always going on at some shack or the other. The most famous places here are Curlies, Shiva Valley and UV bar. The sundowner parties at UV bar are simply fabulous and have great music.”
5. Shopping? Don’t Picture Air Conditioned Malls. Just Flock To Goa’s Flea Market
Don’t picture air conditioned malls or shopping for designer brands, instead you think of flea markets and local markets, artifacts, trinkets and mementos that just scream the essence of Goa and it’s beach culture! Visit Anjuna Flea Markets on Wednesdays, Mapusa Market On Fridays and Calangute or Baga Market on Saturdays.
HolidayIQ Traveller Shivam Gupta says, “If you are here on a Wednesday, you should check out the flea market. It has got loads of kitschy stuff at dirt cheap prices.”
HolidayIQ Traveller Shivam Gupta says, “If you are here on a Wednesday, you should check out the flea market. It has got loads of kitschy stuff at dirt cheap prices.”
6. Forget Tourist-Choked Beaches! Explore Beautiful Architecture
Forget the beautiful Goan beaches. Driving through the paths dotted with ancient Portuguese villas and hillocks. Explore the charming architecture and distinct 'sussegado' vibe.
HolidayIQ Traveller Nishitha K N says, “Goa has beautiful churches and architecture. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Panjim: Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is a church in Goa. This church is amazing, architecture of this church is awesome. Everyone will like this church. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception church is very well maintained and it is also walk able distance from panaji. This church is a must visit place. I will recommend this place to everyone.”
HolidayIQ Traveller Nishitha K N says, “Goa has beautiful churches and architecture. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Panjim: Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is a church in Goa. This church is amazing, architecture of this church is awesome. Everyone will like this church. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception church is very well maintained and it is also walk able distance from panaji. This church is a must visit place. I will recommend this place to everyone.”
7. Don’t Visit Goa In December! Explore It During Monsoon
Forget the sunburn! Goa during monsoons, or the 'off season', as many like to call it is also a great time to avoid the throng of tourists and enjoy Goa at a leisurely pace. What’s more, you can even secure great deals on Goa hotels!
HolidayIQ Traveller Rutavi Mehta says, “Goa is best during off-season if you want to be away from those party animals. I have always visited Goa during off-season and you get quality international travellers who come to spend their peaceful time and it is not overpriced. Every hotel and shack are priced economically during the this season. Visit beaches like Morjem, Anjuna and the Apliem Lake area of Arambhol Beach.”
HolidayIQ Traveller Rutavi Mehta says, “Goa is best during off-season if you want to be away from those party animals. I have always visited Goa during off-season and you get quality international travellers who come to spend their peaceful time and it is not overpriced. Every hotel and shack are priced economically during the this season. Visit beaches like Morjem, Anjuna and the Apliem Lake area of Arambhol Beach.”
8. Don’t Book Your Stay In Luxury Hotels! Live Like a Hippie In Beach Shacks
Ditch the luxuries and stay like a hippie in one of the beach shacks in Goa. Live in tents or room carved in hills!
HolidayIQ Traveller Megha says, “Tantra is a beautiful place. It is actually built on bamboos. You have bamboo stairs to reach your room and each room too is made by tying bamboos and bedsheets. Stay at Tantra is an experience in itself. The place has amazing tandoori food. The kababs and biryani are a must have. They serve hookah too. They have shack arrangements for outsiders. Tantra has amazing crowd. If you are the backpacker type you will find a lot of backpackers staying from all across the world. The place is not expensive. Do not forget to party at Curlies in the evening when you stay at Tantra, Anjuna.”
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HolidayIQ Traveller Megha says, “Tantra is a beautiful place. It is actually built on bamboos. You have bamboo stairs to reach your room and each room too is made by tying bamboos and bedsheets. Stay at Tantra is an experience in itself. The place has amazing tandoori food. The kababs and biryani are a must have. They serve hookah too. They have shack arrangements for outsiders. Tantra has amazing crowd. If you are the backpacker type you will find a lot of backpackers staying from all across the world. The place is not expensive. Do not forget to party at Curlies in the evening when you stay at Tantra, Anjuna.”
