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7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Goa as Your Next Holiday Destination

Goa, the party destination in India, attracts tourists from all across the world. The smallest state in the country is the place where you should head if you are in a mood to have some real fun. From indulging in adventure sports at the beaches to visiting the casinos, from shopping in the open markets to taking a tour of the forts and churches, there are lots of things to do in Goa. You will not be bored even for a minute when you are there. If you are getting in the mood to plan a road trip to Goa, here are some of the best reasons for you to visit the place. However, before we discuss the reasons, let us first go through some more information about the state that every tourist must be aware of.

  • Best time to travel: October to February is the best time to travel to Goa. The other months can give you a lot of tanning and you will not be able to enjoy it to the fullest because of the heat.
  • Shopping tips: You will get a lot of opportunities to indulge in shopping in Goa. However, make sure you improve your bargaining skills before going to the open markets.
  • Accommodation: You need to be least bothered about the accommodation part in Goa as the state is filled with some of the best hotels and resorts in the country. You can also opt for homestays if you want.
  • Conveyance: Scooters are easily available in Goa. However, if you are traveling with a group of friends, it is always advisable to get a self-drive car. Getting a self-drive car will make things easier for you.

7 Best reasons to visit Goa

Here are some of the reasons mentioned for visiting Goa. Let us take a look at them:

1. Beaches

Goa has 75 miles of coastline and several beaches. You can visit the beaches surrounded by verdant palm trees while the shores are turquoise. You can enjoy your time in the water or basking under the sun at the beaches. As a matter of fact, you can spend your entire day on the beach and still, you will love every minute.

Beaches in Goa: Calangute beach, Palolem beach, Baga beach, Anjuna beach, Candolim beach, Arambol beach, Agonda beach, Morjim beach, and Miramar beach

2. Spirituality

While the majority of the people choose Goa as a party destination, for many the purpose to visit this place is to seek spirituality. You can indulge in yoga sessions on the beaches during sunrise. It is a one-of-a-kind experience that will heal your mind. People from different corners of the world visit Goa to learn and practice yoga. You can also learn reiki here.

Yoga in Goa: Ruban Yoga, Brothers Yoga Retreat, Cyril Yoga Ayurveda Center, Aranya Yoga, Himalayalan Ayengar Yoga Center, etc.

3. Shopping

Shopping itself is a therapy. And when we visit a place like Goa, this therapy is much required. Goa is filled with vibrant markets where you can find clothes, accessories, and even spices and handmade stuff. The specialty of these markets is not just the goods that you will get here but also that they are open till midnight or some of them at least till 2 pm. The markets in Goa are also some of the top attractions in the place. Keep extra space in your bags while visiting this beautiful destination.

Markets in Goa: Anjuna Flea Market, Panaji Market, Mackie’s Night Bazaar, Night Market in Arpora, Baga Market, Calangute Market Square, Ashwem Beach Market, Mapusa Market, CocoRoots, Ingo’s Saturday Night Bazaar

4. Activities

One of the best activities in Goa to indulge in is hiking. Apart from this, you can also enjoy the water adventure sports such as parasailing. 

Adventure in Goa: Scuba diving, Sunset kayaking, Flyboarding, Sunset sailing, Snorkelling, Rafting, Trekking

5. Nightlife

The most famous attraction in Goa is its nightlife. If you are not a part of this, you are not meant for Goa. You can party all night till the dawn and there are several places for this. From beach parties to clubs and pubs, you can go anywhere to find the cool crowd that loves partying.

Nightlife in Goa: Club Cubana, Tito’s Bar and Club, SinQ Night Club, Cafe Mambos, Curlies, Shiva Valley, Hilltop

6. Religious places

You can find ancient temples and churches in Goa. Some of them even date back to the 17th century. You can visit these religious places to offer prayers and also appreciate the architecture.

Temples and churches in Goa: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Shantadurga Temple, Rachol Seminary, Shree Mangueshi Temple, Se Cathedral, Mahadeva Temple

7. Romance

Whether you are going on a honeymoon or want to rekindle your love, Goa is the place that you choose in any case. Goa has some of the best romantic places that will not disappoint you at all. Even the resort you are staying at will give you enough scopes to enhance your romance. Apart from that, you can also visit the waterfalls and even enjoy your dinner at the beach to add a pinch of romance to it.

Romantic places in Goa: Fontainhas, Dudhsagar Waterfalls, Aguada Fort, Charao – Island, Chapora Fort

While you intend to cover as many places as you can, you must get a car rental service. You can get the Revv app from Google Play Store or iOS App Store to get the best car as per your preference. So, make no delay and book the car at the earliest.

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