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Goa India

Goa Tourism is popular for beaches, nightlife, hospitality and adventurous activities

About Goa

Famous for beaches, dazzling nightlife, hospitality

Goa, a state of India is famous for shining night clubs, casinos and cool beautiful beaches. Delicious Goan food and Portuguese heritage and adventurous watersports make it more famous than other part of India.

  • Capital : Panjim ( Panaji )
  • International Airport : Dabolim
  • Geographical Location: Southwestern coast of India
  • Area: 3,702 km2
  • Language: Konkani, English, Hindi, Marathi
  • Largest City: Vasco da Gama

What is famous and Why?

Goa is famous in India for a holiday destination, Goa Tourism & Travels is truly a traveler’s paradise. A perfect blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures, This tourist place has got everything – sea, sand, seafood, architecture, natural wonders, mystic and spirituality. In the recent few years, beaches have gained tremendous popularity as a travel destination for not one but various reasons. Tourists who once visited for the pristine beaches and the rejuvenating vibes now visit for more than that – they visit to have a memorable, complete vacation experience.

Goa Tour & Travels holds a special place in people’s hearts. People of all age groups love visiting Goa, This smallest state in the country is power-packed. It hosts some of the most adventurous sports like scuba diving, surfing, parasailing, and canyoning, to some unique yet thrilling new activities like hot air ballooning and ocean trekking. The food here is popular worldwide, and so is the hippie party culture. It is also home to a number of ancient forts in goa and churches built by the Portuguese, while also sporting a national park and a wildlife sanctuary for the nature lovers – you can say a tourist place with pocket-sized heaven in India.

Goa India

  • The capital of Goa is Panaji but the largest city is Vasco Da Gama.
  • Goa is divided into two districts North Goa and South Goa.
  • Goa International Airport is in Dabolim near Vasco Da Gama
  • A native of Goa is called Goans and Konkani is the local language.
  • There are total of 50 Beaches in Goa and Calangute is the most crowded beach.
  • There are 21 beaches in North Goa and 29 Beaches in South Goa.
  • The best time to Visit goa is between Mid-November to Mid-February.
  • The average hotel budget is INR  3000 for 3 Stars and INR 9000 for 5 Stars.

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North Goa vs South Goa - what is best

North Goa is famous for it vibrant nightlife and adventurous activities. So far North Goa is good for relaxation and Goa excursion. South Goa is famous for secluded place where beaches are less crowded, clean, offers privacy. Read more about North vs South Goa

What is best Best time to visit Goa?

Mid November to Mid February . Winter season is best time for Goa. After Monsoon season, lush greenery of Goa makes it a perfect holiday gateway, isolation from hustle and bustle of the urban life. Read more about best time to visit goa

Top Casinos of Goa - Must try your luck

  • Deltin Royale Casino
  • Casino Pride
  • Grand 7 Casino
  • Treasure Casino
  • Casino Crown
  • Casino Paradise
  • Deltin Jaqk
  • Casino Carnival
  • Casino Palms
  • Las Vegas Casino

Top foods of Goa - Must try for taste buds

  • Goan Fish Curry – Coconut, local spices, sliced raw mangos
  • Xacuti – Chicken or Pork, poppy seed, coconut, dried red chillies
  • Ambot Kit – Diced and tossed Shark fish, red chilli, kokum, spice
  • Vindaloo – Port, Potato, Onion, Chilli, Vinegar, Spices
  • Prawn Balchao – Fish or Prawns, shrimp, lemon, laurel, chilli
  • Sorpotel – Mix of meat and offal, spicy sauce, chilli and cloves
  • Chicken Cafreal – herbs, spices, masala mix with chicken and fried

What are best places for nightlife in Goa?

  • Baga – Famous for its vibrant nightclubs, parties near the beach.
  • Calangute – One of the crowded beaches of Goa which is well known for discos, clubs, bars, and scenic beauty.
  • Candolim – Famous for nightlife and seafood. Candolim is also famous for its ambiance.

Attractions of Goa Tourism

Beaches, Hotels , Weather, Cuisines and Places to visit

Weather

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Goa
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14.8º – 15.9º
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6.4 km/h
Vacations
Vacations

Goa has beautifully developed itself as the best tourist vacation spot over the years and, as of now, thousands of tourists in Goa enjoy its hospitality from all around the globe. Over the years, the trend of families visiting Goa has significantly increased, for all the reasons mentioned above.

Family vacations

Activities
Activities

In the recent few years, Goa has emerged as a booming hub for activities. The most happening travel destination has been attracting thousands of tourists from around the globe. Along with the magnificent beaches, the unending list of activities to do in Goa are the reasons for its increasing popularity.

Adventural activities

Culture
Culture

Formerly a Portuguese colony, Goa today is considered to be the most westernized state of India. The years of Portuguese influence have given Goa its own unique charm.

Goan culture

Cuisine
Cuisine

As much as these international cuisines are favored, everyone loves the traditional Goan food here, including the foreign tourists!

Goan Cuisine

Wedding
Wedding

Goa is one of the few wedding destinations in India that can give you unforgettable memories, packed with an experience most weddings would miss out on.

Wedding

Temples
Temples

One of the most important aspects of Goan tourism is its rich heritage and culture. Due to its heavy Portuguese influence, the Goa we see today is a perfect blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures.

Temples

Forts
Forts

Forts


Top Beaches to Visit in 2020


Calangute Beach

Calangute Beach


Baga Beach

Baga Beach


Agonda Beach

Agonda Beach


Anjuna Beach Goa

Anjuna Beach Goa


Morjim Beach

Morjim Beach


Bogmalo Beach

Bogmalo Beach


Bambolim Beach

Bambolim Beach


Candolim Beach

Candolim Beach

Goa Beaches

Top Things to Do


Shopping

Shopping


Parasailing

Parasailing


Canyoning In Goa

Canyoning In Goa


RAFTING IN GOA

RAFTING IN GOA


Hot Air Balloon

Hot Air Balloon


SAILING IN GOA

SAILING IN GOA


Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving


Dolphins Ride

Dolphins Ride

What to do in Goa

Best Hotels in Goa

Hotels, resorts, luxury hotels and budget hotels to stay
OYO Townhouse 065 Calangute Aguada Goa
  • Starting from Rs.1883/- per night

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OYO Townhouse 065 Calangute Aguada Goa

Calangute Show Map

Valentine’s Retreat Resort
  • Starting from Rs.1200/- per night

Goa Hotels

Valentine’s Retreat Resort

Candolim Show Map

Goa Palms-Palmview-Homestay
  • Starting from Rs.800/- per night

Goa Hotels

Goa Palms-Palmview-Homestay

Majorda Show Map

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Holiday Packages

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Goa Resort De Coracao Honeymoon Special

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Goa Resort Terra Paraiso

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Park Regis Goa X’mas and New Year Special

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Evoke Lifestyle

Hotel Evoke Lifestyle Honeymoon Special

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Goa Reviews

5.0 rating
September 11, 2020

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Goa as all the credit goes to Goa Biz’s team for all the services and advance booking. We really enjoyed our stay.

Digvijay Tiwari
5.0 rating
September 11, 2020

Goa is a heaven for India. I like to travel to Goa every year. Pocket-friendly tourist place full of fun. South Goa is best for relaxation where North goa is best for parties and pubs. Hope to visit again!!

Anoop Mishra
5.0 rating
April 9, 2020

Trip to Goa It was very Fantastic. Transportation, food, hotels everything was perfect. Hotel is too close to the beach and there lots of food options(shacks) are available near by. It was an awesome stay at the hotel. It’s so close to the beach ,view is just awesome, especially the sunset time!!!
Special Thanks to goabiz. It was very helpful for me.

Sonali Chavan
5.0 rating
April 8, 2020

My trip was canceled this year because of COVID-19. Goa is a wonderful place in India. I love to visit every year. North Goa beaches like Baga and Calangute, clubs and late night party. Goa is amazing. Casinos, Panaji city were great!! Waiting for next season now !!

Alok M
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