Goa

Goa

Things to do - general

Party!! Party!! Party!!!

Goa, a small state situated on the western coast is a place bestowed with exuberance and vibrancy. Do you plan to just laze by the beach or do you plan to party for days? This place will suffice the need for a good break from routine that you yearn for. From splendid beaches to grooving and buzzing night life; from scenic landscapes to marvellous quaint churches and temples, everything has a story to share and experience to offer. Goa is a place that leaves a mark on every visitor’s mind.  Lip smacking cuisine, exuberant flora and fauna, dazzling night life and architectural marvels, it has everything that will leave you amazed and astonished.

Country India
Languages spokenEnglish, Hindi, Marathi
Currency usedRupees
Area (km2)The driving distance between Mumbai and Goa is 609 km

Sports & nature

This region offers beautiful landscapes, scenic beaches and breathtaking mountains. Experience the nature’s bounty to the fullest in Goa.  Other than having adrenal rush with amazing water sports, you can explore the serene mountains, cascading waterfalls, rugged hills and mystic forests.  If adventure is your true love, then you will truly love this place. Dudhsagar ranges have stunning scenery, which will leave you to amaze if you go trotting these quaint ranges. Experience the thrill of enjoying the magnificent waterfalls, which will leave you spellbound. Explore the erratic Anjuna Hills with ATV biking where you can meander in the muddy and groovy slopes.

This place will be a delight for shopaholics too. These flea markets are great places to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. The Arpora Saturday Night Flea Market places to avail and discover the art culture of this region with handcrafted shoes, jewellery, carpets, bags, etc

 

Visit the Butterfly Conservatory in Ponda

On your way back from the lush spice plantations of Goa you can visit the Butterfly Conservatory and see the most happy and colourful fluttering things in the world. And not just stand and watch, you can feed those beautiful beings with juicy fruits and watch them cheerfully gathering nectar.

 

River Rafting in Goa

Looking for River Rafting in Goa? Well, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) recently introduced white river rafting in Goa on the Mhadei River, at a small village called Ustem in Valpoi, Sattari. GTDC started this wonderful sport in collaboration with a company named Southern River Adventures and Water Sports Pvt. Ltd. People who love adventure sports will find this place no less than a heaven, as it is surrounded by beautiful trees and plant vegetation. Foreign travelers love this place and visit it in large numbers every year.

Major destinations: Mhadei River in Valpoi, Sattari.

Best season: The best time to try river rafting in Goa is during monsoon season, which starts from June to September, when the flow is good and surroundings are lush green.