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Goa
Goa
Beaches, yes, but also Portuguese-era churches, spice farms, a Latin quarter and some of India’s best food. We go beyond the party strip to find the Goa that locals love.
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New Year Parties in Goa are everywhere!
With the year coming to an end, everyone is getting ready to bid adieu to…
River Cruises
The river cruises run by the Goa Tourism (GTDC) on the Mandovi river are a…
Goa Carnival
The Carnival is celebrated in various European and Latin American countries, but in Asia, it…
South Goa Beaches
South Goa is also an endowed string of beautiful beaches. The beach journey can be…
North Goa Beaches
A 30 kms stretch of beautiful beaches starting northwards from Fort Aguada near Panaji has…
Vasco da Gama
The headquarters of Mormugao taluka was named after Vasco da Gama, the discoverer of the…
When to go
When to visit Goa
The best time to visit Goa is November to February. October, March to April are also good. Try to avoid May to September (heat, then heavy monsoon; many beach shacks close). The monsoon turns Goa green and quiet, with the lowest hotel prices of the year.
- Best season
- Good
- Not ideal
A general guide. Always check local conditions and official dates before you travel.





