Places to visit and Things to do in Goa

Quote of the Post- "Let's Go A" - Quote about trip to Goa 'Beach Capital of India' - Sachin Kumar Gupta

If you are in Goa or planning to visit, and searching for where to go and what to do in Goa, you are at the right place. On one hand you have the most alluring natural charms whereas on the other hand you have an excellent array of architectural masterpieces, which are dotted in various towns of the state. Goa is a perfect place for sightseeing tour. Every corner of this tropical paradise displays a fine blend of traditional and modern aspects of life. Are you still planning, if you are for a day, two or a week? Choose the best places to visit in Goa as per your stay location and time of the visit.

|| Places to visit in Goa ||

Beach curves of North and South Goa [Best time Oct - March, though can be visited all time of the year]
Aguada Fort, North Goa [Best time Aug - March, though can be visited all time of the year]
Dona Paula, Panajim [Best time Aug - March, though can be visited all time of the year]
The Bom Jesus Church (Old Goa) [All times of the year]
St. Alex Church, Calangute [All times of the year]
'Mae De Deus' church, Saligao near Calangute [All times of the year]
Tropical Spice Plantation (A-14, Arla Bazar, Keri, Ponda) [All times of the year]
Shree Mangesh Prashanna Temple [All times of the year]
Mackie’s Saturday night market (Calangute - Anjuna Rd, Verla, Arpora, Goa) [All times of the year]
An eve at Paradise or Princesa Cruise, Panjim [All times of the year]
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary [Best time Nov - Feb, though can be visited all time of the year]
Arvalem Caves and Waterfall [Best time Aug - Nov]
Carnival of Goa [Feb]

|| Things to do in Goa || Beside indulging yourself in activities like sunbathing at beaches, try out other exciting things to do in Goa to make your trip an experience of lifetime.

Goa Entertainment - Nightclubs and Discos: Things to do in Goa list cannot be complete till we include Nightlife at a nightclub or disco parties at shacks on beaches of Goa. 

Water Sports: The vast sandy expanses of Goa are well known for various kinds of Water Sports like swimming, surfing, scuba diving, boat rides etc.

Goa Casinos and Cruises: Have an exclusive experience of boarding floating casino in Goa. The best casinos of the territory are legalized and boasts slot machines and live gaming. Goa offers best casino gaming which give domestic and international tourists yet another reason to visit the place. Some of the major casino games includes American Roulette, Black Jack, Baccarat, Rummy, Flash and Stud Poker. Don't forget to take a cruise to make your Goa Vacation more memorable.There are also three types of river cruises available in Goa such as day time, sunset and moonlight.

Backwater Swimming: There are few places where you can enjoy swimming in backwater. While the piping hot sun is on your head, enjoy swimming to get rid off the heat. Beautiful backwaters are waiting for you to dip in.

Fishing: Fishing is something you will enjoy when you get one. The best season for fishing in Goa is Monsoon. Traditional fishing style adopted by the local fishermen in Goa is called Rapan.

Camping: If you are wondering about doing something more interesting then beach camping is the perfect match for your instinct. There are many camp tents to campers for camping overnight. People seeking for adventure can also enjoy cycling and kayaking activities.

Dolphin Trip: From Calangute Beach and many other beaches, people can enjoy dolphin watch or opt for a dolphin ride. You must have seen a dolphin in an aquarium but in a sea rarely. You may get the opportunity to view dolphins in their natural habitat. October to December is the ideal season for dolphin watching in Goa.

Kayaking: Last but not the least, kayaking is another one of the popular things to do in Goa.

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Trip to North Goa

Quote of the Post- "Let's Go A" - Quote about trip to Goa - Sachin Kumar Gupta

Yo!!!!!!!!!!! Go went gone to Goa ....

Year 2012, and here we are again back to Goa... Another memorable trip with the Amdocs Team... Goa express at 4:20 PM again but with couple of new add-ons and special one "Meenal"... With all fun, masti and a quick nap, we said a Good Morning to Goa at 5:30 AM. Then it was quick one hour trip to Delta Residency near Calangute Beach, with all asleep during the journey... Zzz. Once at Delta, we were free birds to explore the beauty of Goa on bikes.

Day 1: North Goa - Calangute Beach, Dolphin Trip, An eve at Bagha Beach

A rushed breakfast and we were on our Aviator off to Calangute Beach. *** Best way to enjoy and roam around the Goa "To rent bike or scooty and just take the wheel wherever you want to". *** It was a small amount of INR 250 as rent per day with costly affair of PETROL, i.e. INR 80 per litre.

Dolphin Trip from Calangute Beach:
We started our day with the Calangute beach and booked Dolphin trip on a speedy boat. *** You need to bargain for the charges for Dolphin trip. It's usually INR 1200 per boat for 6 persons. 200 INR per person. ***

Sun was up for the day and the rays were swimming in the silent ocean. It was then, we stole a glance of a beautiful Dolphin. *** If you want to be fortunate of catching a sight of quite a few of them, go early in the morning. *** At one point we saw the huge Aguada fort touching the sea-shore, and the clean Candolim as well as Palolem beach curves. Our boat trip way back to Calangute was fast, furious and fun. We enjoyed it with the Ocean Waves as they welcomed us with smooth sprinkles. Now was the time to relax, refresh and enjoy at the Calangute beach; which we captured randomly. Many facilities for water sports and para gliding are available here. Amit Ladge, Piyush, Brahmanand and their better halves were with us. After the joyful half part of the day, we went back to hotel to refresh and late-lunch. 

An eve at Calangute Beach:

As per our schedule timings, during the eve, some of us met at the Calangute beach again, and just enjoyed sunset, DJ, and snacks. The streets of Calangute were packed with shops offering a wide range of food, goods, souvenirs, metal crafts, clothes and jewelry, not just from Goa, but from other parts of the country as well. As the clocks touch 9, music going down slow in this area, we proceeded to Bagha beach post Pizza. 

Night music and entertainment at Baga Beach:

Bagha Beach is an extension to Calangute beach with clean white sand. The beach also has many beach shacks and beach huts that sell delicious Goan food and thirst-quenching Feni (local wine of Goa). Throughout the night music (approx till 2 a.m.) and live bands that create a carnival like ambience simply makes the place rock and fun. We enjoyed here till 1:30 a.m. where karaoke songs were also being sung. After a joyful day, we went back to our hotel, as we don't wanna miss next day sunrise at Calangute.

Next Day visit to Goa: Sunrise at Calangute Beach, St. Alex Church, Dona Paula - Panaji, Miramar Beach - Panaji, Paradise Cruise, Saturday Night Market

Other places to visit in Goa:
Nightlife and watersports at Calangute

Goa in a day: The Bom Jesus Church, Tropical Spice Plantation, Shree Mangesh Prashanna, Dona Paula-Panaji, Princesa Cruise
Aguada Fort, North Goa 

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Goa Part-1

Quote of the Post- "Let's Go A" - Quote about trip to Goa - Sachin Kumar Gupta

Part1-Day1:

We reached Margaon (Moddganv) railway station early in the morning, and then to the Anup holiday homes near Calingute beach. We had some time to refresh and breakfast, and then rush towards the beach.

It was a sunny day, as we came here at the start of Feb. The day was dedicated to fun-filled water-sports and beach time. We had sea-water biking, banana ride, para-sailing etc. All the groups participated in this sporty event.

Nightlife and entertainment at Calangute:

First at the eve, we had a cup of cardamom and ginger tea, then walked towards a temple near the crossroads. Calangute's nightlife is surprisingly tamed and provide a nice break for party lovers. At the beach itself, We had candle-light with the whole group, and enjoyed chat with all.

Beach walk at night remind me the days of Cyprus. For sometime, we shake our body, move our legs at the dance floor. After that we roam around the places to enjoy Calingute night market and have dinner. At least Zabi bought the specs for his eyes security. Now it was the time to go to bed, as another packed day was scheduled.

Enjoy the next day - Trip to old Goa and Panaji.

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