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Elephant Ride and Spice Plantation Tour in Goa | 2D 1N | ₹ 7500 | 4.0 star | View Details |
Heritage Tour and Jungle Safari in Goa | 2D 1N | ₹ 9000 | 4.0 star | View Details |
3 Day Bird Watching and Nature Tour in Goa | 3D 2N | ₹ 6000 | 4.0 star | View Details |
Tamdi Surla Waterfall Trek in Goa | 2D 1N | ₹ 2650 | 4.0 star | View Details |
Tour of Goa on a Scooty | 4D 3N | ₹ 8900 | 4.0 star | View Details |
About the Activity:Invoke in this amazing 2 days trip of elephant Ride and spice plantation in Goa and get a chance to explore the amazing sights of this region.A wonderful collection of things to do amid resplendent nature defines this tour.Go on the guided walk through...
About the Activity:Experience a trip of 2 days 1 night to the mystical Dudhsagar waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in India.Stay in countryside cottages, which lie in close proximity to the tranquil surroundings of the waterfall.Visit the 13th century rock-carved ...
About the Activity:Make your vacation special with this amazing birding activity and get a chance to click some memorable pictures at the birding hots pots in Goa like the forests of Bondla and Bhagawan Mahavir sanctuaries, River Zuari marshes and the wetlands of Maina/ ...
About the Activity:Located remarkably in the interiors of Goa, Tamdi Surla Waterfalls is still beyond the reach of destined travelers.Embark on this amazing two days trek and get a chance to explore the unexplored area of Goa. Start your journey from Pune railway station...
About the Activity:Visit Goa during this monsoon to experience a totally different beauty of Goa. This package allows you to rent a scooty and swirl through the bylanes or ride along the rain-soaked churches and restaurants.With this tour you will be free to explore the ...
About the activity: If you love trekking in the great outdoors, with no responsibilities and absolutely no worrie, then, you need to gear up, pack your bags and head for the thrilling Dudhsagar Falls trek on your next vacation! Dudhsagar Falls, also known as the 'Se...
About the Activity: Plan a road trip from Mumbai to Goa where you’ll get the opportunity to explore the Panvel Goa highway parallel to the sea-shoreThe journey will cover up to 1400 kms of mountains and jungles through our beautiful Western Ghats. The road is cons...
Located in Candolim, is an amazing place which has various recreational activities, refreshing massages, outdoor activities and tempting dining facilities. Come in for striking night life at Whispering Palms Beach Resort where you can get over all your anxiety. The s...
About the Activity:Join the scuba diver course to learn the basics of scuba diving and be an expert with the two day class.The class happens at the dive center in Marina Bay Beach Resort and on the first day learn the basic principles and complete the first three section...
About the Activity:Head out for this 3 days 2 nights trekking expedition in Goa and get a chance to feel the fun and thrill while enjoying the stunning beauty on your trek.Reach the Pune railway station at 3:30 PM on 13th August, Saturday and start your trip. If you are ...
About the Activity:Take a break from the cobwebs of the routine life and spend some quality moments with rest of your family members while enjoying the coastal beauty of Goa.With your arrival here, you will be provided with an array of activities. Enthrall in a half ...
About the Activity:Join the Scuba Diving rescue diver course that consists of 8 hours of classroom training and 12 modules of in- water training.Get a proper hands on experience with expert instructors and powerful equipment for practice sessions.Register and enjoy the c...
About the Activity:Fascinating experiences awaits you during this bike tour from Goa to Hampi with stay in romantic huts at Paradise Beach and bamboo cottages in the jungle camp, unforgettable nights at the warm beaches with a crackling campfire, in simple traveler's lod...
About the Activity:Commence on an exciting culinary journey of Goan cuisine with a cookery classes and culinary tour with accomplished chef Rita Shinde! Nestled on teh shores of India, Goa's cuisine is as delicate and eclectic as its people. With this delightful experien...
About the Activity:Immerse in the vast ocean of devotion at Bhakti Camp in Goa by enhancing your yoga practices with chanting and devotional exercises.Spend these 5 days of Bhakti Yoga Sadhana by chanting the divine names and learning various 'bhakti' principles.You c...
Attractions
Deserving every reason to be called the ‘Queen of Beaches’ in Goa, Calangute Beach is a paradise for nature lovers holding the spectacular beauty and charm. The beach reflects the unique Goan culture with a glorious view of the landscape serving as a perfect retreat for visitors. Here you can find the effervescent markets selling everything from beer, trinkets to pawns. It is also the biggest beach of North Goa and ideal for witnessing the beauty of palm and coconut trees against the locale of the magnificent Arabian Sea.
This beach is often crowded with people swelling towards the sea, lazing around, taking sunbath and children making sand castles. Another spectacular features of Calangute Beach is its sunsets and sunrise.
Water Sports: Parasailing, Speed Boat Rides, Water Skiing, Water Scooter, Jet Skiing, Banana Ride, Wind surfing etc.
Nightlife: Cantare, Revolution Pub, Club Antoos
Location: Calangute Beach, North Goa
Distance from Panaji: The Calangute Beach is 16 kilometers away from the city of Panaji.
How to reach from Panaji: There is a regular bus service which runs from Panaji to the Calangute Beach. If one is driving then it takes half an hour to forty minutes to cover the distance.
Baga Beach in Goa looks as though it has come straight out of a work of art. Lofty white waves hurrying to wipe out the prints of feet left by you on the white sand while the breeze keeps on playing with the palm trees is a sight to behold at this majestic beach in Goa.
It is a decent place to appreciate some moments and abide in a serene consideration with oneself. It is counted as one of the best beaches in Goa where you can see wonderful sunsets and at the same time appreciate the cool morning breeze. The shacks become animated in the late night with music impacting and astounding client service at the party places in Baga Beach. It is also a center point to experience daring water sports and famed for drawing in a huge number of sightseers every year.
Water Sports: Banana Ride, Dolphin Trip, Water scooter, windsurfing, Jet skiing, Motor boat ride, scuba diving etc.
Nightlife: Club Tito’s, Cavala, Britto’s, Zanzibar etc
Location: Baga Beach, North Goa
Distance from Panaji: From Panaji the Baga Beach is located 19 kilometers away.
How to reach from Panaji: The Baga beach is just half an hour drive away from Panaji and 15 minutes from Mapusa. There are frequent buses available to Baga from Mapusa and Panaji throughout the day and the journey takes about half an hour from Panaji.
This beach has won the hearts of tourists for its tranquil ambience, adventure sports and other amusement options. The enchanting Candolim Beach is particularly famous for its nightlife which ensures fun and some crazy moments to remember for a lifetime. Interesting adventure sports, spellbinding scenery and a unique festivity makes Candolim Beach one of the best beaches in Goa. The Sunburn Festival is held here for three days every year attracting hordes of tourists. Also, the water activities at Candolim Beach are must try to get the adrenaline rush with adventure.
This beach is the perfect place for all the individuals who search for restoration, fun and quietness. Its peaceful and serene air enchants numerous voyagers. On the highest point of it, when you come to realize that it's a home to a lot of water sports and different exercises, at that point you'll wish to never go back home.
Water Sports: Banana Ride, Dolphin Sighting Trip, Jet Skiing, Speed Boat Rides, Water Scooter etc.
Nightlife: Club LPK-Love Passion and Karma, SinQ, Drift Bar, Pharaos etc.
Location: Candolim Beach, Bardez Taluka, North Goa
Distance from Panaji: This beach is located at a distance of 14 kilometers from Panaji.
How to reach from Panaji: The best way to reach Candolim Beach from Panaji is via a bus or your private car. There is no air or rail connectivity between Candolim Beach and Panaji.
Nestled in the midst of lush green surroundings, Morjim Beach is a delight that will leave you refreshed with its calm and serene ambience. If one is a fan of bird watching, Morjim Beach is one of the best beaches in Goa to spot several species like the Sand Plover, Bay-backed Shrike, Quill, Turnstones, Cuckoo, Kingfisher and Sandpipers can be seen in natural surroundings. Dolphin Sighting is another activity which you can indulge in at the Morjim Beach.
This place is also famous for being a nestling place of Olive Ridley Turtles. Lately, Morjim Beach has earned the label as ‘Little Russia’ due to the large population of Russians here. A lot of private beach sun beds, coco palms, Russian sports bar and beach touching restaurants can be found here.
Water Sports: Dolphin Watching, Swimming. There is not much of adventure sports here due to habitation of water animals.
Nightlife: Club Fresh, Bora Bora, Marbela Beach Resort
Location: Morjim Beach, Pernem, North Goa
Distance from Panaji: Approximate driving distance between Morjim Beach and Panjim is 27 kilometers.
How to reach from Panaji: There is a daily bus service available from Panaji to the Morjim Beach. You can also opt to drive by yourself via your own vehicle.
Other Stays: Check out some other resorts in north Goa.
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Traveller Tales From Goa
Garud Desai
12 December 2015
A well planned and executed sightseeing trip. Good for family tourists like us. We visited some of the famous beaches and churches of Goa. It was nice experience overall.
Anal Kaur
27 October 2015
If you are person who wouldn’t want to spend a long time in planning the whole trip, just like me, then you can take this. What I did was I planned south Goa by myself and we took the North Goa trip th...
Shaik Salma
14 February 2018
"Awesome experience. Should & must visit.... its a place where you would enjoy a lot"
sundar anba
21 January 2017
"We booked south Goa sight seeing tour for 3 people. They guided us really well. Specially Pooja the girl working there, who is been polite and helpful. She gaves every bit of information. She picks ca...
Pranav Prem
13 January 2019
"Spending for this is worth. Had an awesome day.. Fun filled adventures... "
Anil Rana
17 April 2016
The Dudhsagar Trek in Goa is brilliant. After being to Goa just to roam around and loiter in the beach for so many times, we wanted to have a really lovely trip that is adventurous too. That’s when we ...
Piyush Mall
19 January 2019
"Dudhsagar was great fun, trekking to n fro from where the bolero drops, ice cold waters, fishes, though missed the train passing through the bridge. At spice plantation, drank feni for the first time,...
Yoginder Gupta
12 October 2015
Who would have taught a jungle in Goa would make our holiday all the more fun and spicy? this was truly a fun and exciting experience for all of us!
Harish Gowda
31 January 2019
"It was an awesome trip.. Enjoyed a lot!!! Loved it"
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What You Should Know More About Tours in Goa
The best time to visit Goa is from the months between October to February as this period has many celebrations like Christmas and New Year’s going on and the state experiences many parades and carnivals. However, this time is also the costliest time to be in Goa as rates of accommodation, transport etc becomes double the price due to an increased demand.
On the other hand, the months from June to September are also considered as a great time to visit Goa as the state looks like a beautiful painting during the rains. As many tourists avoid rains, this time is when you can incur accommodation, flights and overall expenses at half the prices than usual.
Goa falls under the tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea, so has a hot and humid climate for most time of the year. The month of May is usually the hottest that witnesses a daytime temperature of over 35 °C (95 °F) coupled with great humidity. The monsoons and winters here, on the other hand are moderate. It is never too rainy or cold.
Goa is one of the top visited cities by female travellers. It is safe and takes care of every tourist need. It has immense to offer, one of which is safety and precautions for travellers. Solo female travellers in Goa can enjoy their trip without any hesitation.
The ideal duration for a holiday in Goa is 10 to 15 days. Within this span, an individual will have enough time to undertake all water sports activities like snorkeling, sailing, jet skiing, scuba diving etc and adventure activities like trekking, hiking, quad biking and many more.
You can also cover sightseeing to various places like Aguada fort, Chapora fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Dudhsagar Falls and others.
If you’re planning a Goa holiday, to enjoy the best of its beaches, parties, outdoor fun activities and water sports...knowing everything that you should pack is an important part of the tips you should know for a safe Goa holiday. Here’s everything you should have in your luggage bag which is an :
Goa is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in India and it is popular for a reason. With beautiful beaches, mesmerising sunsets, fancy restaurants and pleasant weather, Goa offers every aspect of a romantic trip. The cost of your trip depends on the kind of trip you undertake. There are various companies that have Goa honeymoon package which include almost everything required by a honeymoon couple.
As Goa has everything for a budget traveller as well as luxury traveller, the average cost ranges between INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000
Goa has a lot of adventure activities for all enthusiasts. It is an adventure paradise where you can engage in a number of adventure activities in Goa. Some of them are:
Goa is a destination that has something for everybody. Families can have some of the best times in Goa. They can start by booking a villa, preferably with a pool where the entire family can stay together and take a dip in the pool to play water volleyball.
Next, you can engage in water sport activities in Goa like scuba diving, parasailing and banana ride to tease the one cousin who runs away from it!
Next, you can hire cars that again, are easily available to go for some sightseeing tours to places like chapora fort, aguada fort, baga beach, anjuna beach etc.
Goa has tons of hotels, homestays, villas and backpacker hostels. You can find absolutely any accommodation of your choice. You can look for a stay that matches your budget and preferences. It is never difficult to find an ideal accommodation as there are tons of options of stunning resorts in Goa.
Out of so many beaches in North Goa, the below ones will melt your heart with their beauty and facilities and adventure activities-
There are a variety of yacht as well as cruise rides in Goa. The cost of these tours range from INR 200 for one day for a simple one hour ride to INR 8000 for a overnight luxury tour. Prices may differ depending upon the type of cruise. Here are the various kind of cruise rides available in Goa-
Goa has got ample of places to visit and roam around. It is very difficult to choose a handful of places in Goa. Every place is beautiful and well maintained. However, if you are going to visit Goa for the first time or you are short of time. Here’s where should head first-
Kids can indulge in a number of activities in Goa like banana ride, kayaking, and swimming in Goa. Usually, the minimum age required to participate in other adventure activities is 12 years but kids below that age can also have fun in Goa provided necessary safety measures are taken beforehand.
You can smartly choose beaches like Palolem and Patnem that have calm and shallow waters that ensure the safety of kids while they undertake any adventure activity.
Goa has a fun filled nightlife. Though it is the smallest state, it has some of the most exciting nightlife options in the country. The dizzy neon lights, great music and delicious food make up your night and create the perfect ambiance.
You can party till you drop, try your luck at the casinos or have a beachside bonfire night. Here’s a glimpse the best party places in Goa:
Restaurants in Goa have a variety of cuisines and people from all over the world. It has Spanish, European, Chinese, Italian etc. However, the authentic local Goan food is the ethnic speciality here. Most of the food items are prepared using coconut. One of the famous dishes is Chicken Xacuti, so make sure you don’t miss out on trying this one!
There are a number of vegetarian as well non-vegetarian cafes in Goa. Try out a few of them!
Top Vegetarian Restaurants:
Top Non-Vegetarian Restaurants:
Yes, a cycling tour in Goa is a great way to explore the state through its interiors. You may dedicate 2 to 3 days for this activity and choose one of the below listed areas for your expedition. Many travel companies offer cycling tours that take you through different parts of Goa.
However, if you plan to have your private cycling expedition...here’s where you should head:
Goa is a hub of tourist destinations and one reason that makes it so, is its contribution as a shopping destination. From junk jewellery and gothic accessories to hippie clothing from shell and bamboo work to brassware and terracotta, from cashewnuts and Goan sausages to feni and bebinca to; you will find anything and everything in Goa! All you need to do is...keep those eyes wide open!
You can buy souvenirs like jewellery made out of sea shells, precious stones, fancy wallets, bags and clothes, local Goan food masalas, special Goa made cashews, etc. All these items are easily available in the below listed flea markets-
Goa has so much more to offer than just beaches and nightlife. There are some of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries in Goa. On your next trip to Goa, you should definitely consider visiting the below wildlife sanctuaries that are famous throughout India.
A safari ride in any of the above mentioned wildlife sanctuaries will cost you approximately INR 400 to 700 ($6 to $ 10) per head.
The art and culture of Goa is spread throughout the state. You can see it in the monuments, churches, museums, forts and other places having historical importance. Another best way of experiencing art and culture in Goa is to be a part of various local festivities.
Some places you can visit to witness the art and culture of Goa-
Some festivities you can be a part of to witness the art and culture of Goa-
Beach shacks in Goa are beautiful! They have ample of space and shed that let you get out even on a bright shining sunny day. You can relax and sip a mug of beer at any of these shacks and your day feels bliss!
Here are some of the best beach shacks Goa has:
Goa is known for having some of the most pristine and beautiful churches. They depict the Goan culture and traditions very well and have attracted tourists from all over the world. If you haven’t visited Churches in Goa yet, here’s where you should go: