Dear Travellers,
I talked to a lot of people before experiencing 'THE' Goa Trip first-hand. Funny that for each person it has been unique and common in its own way. Most of my friends only remember their daytime experiences and the rest of the stories are narrated by their friends. I have prepared a list of the top 9 things that you must do in Goa, especially if you are going on an All Girls Trip.
You may read about my thrilling experience here....
When you hear the word 'Goa', our brain starts painting images of late-night parties and loud music, beaches to relax on.....And that is absolutely correct. But there is more to it. The secrets lie in North and South Goa.
What makes North Goa the best-in-class place with your friends?
North Goa
To start with beaches in North Goa, Calangute Beach, Candolim Beach, and Baga Beach are the most famous ones. You may visit any of these and can see the actual Goa life. Baga is renowned for its clubs at the beach. There is Titos, to offer you mini glimpse of Vegas.
If you want to watch the sunset, Arambol Beach would be my favorite. It has recently gained a lot of traction, so I won't add it to the list of secluded beaches anymore, but still less crowded as compared to other beaches of Goa.
After getting all tired from the beach, you can go to enjoy the nightlife. You should check out Thalassa ( 12.5 km from Calangute), LPK (1.7 km from Candolim), Tito's Bar, and Club Cubana. These clubs will give you the real feels of Goa, though my personal favorite has been Thalassa.
Other than beaches and parties, Goa has some of the wildest casinos. These are like entertainment hubs with multitudes of things to offer, from musical shows to exciting games, and much more!! You can pre-plan Deltin for this.Roll the dice and play your luck.
Next in line, you can enjoy the roads of Goa on a scooty ride. The roads are quite narrow, so it takes time to reach by car which makes two-wheelers a preferential mode of transport.
If you are a sightseeing person, Goa offers splendid cultural places. Churches in Goa are quite old and yet so beautiful, one after the other. You can enjoy exquisite paintings inside and sometimes even fairs held on specific days. You will find the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Our Lady of Immaculate conception undoubtedly astonishing.
And at last, shoppinnnggg!!! Near every beach, you'll find a lot of flea markets and small shops which can increase your luggage. Streets are full of beach clothes, dresses, and bathing suits at a lot cheaper prices. They also have a very nice collection of good oxidized jewelry. So, don't miss out on browsing them.
Why South Goa should ALSO be a part of your travel plan?
South Goa
Beaches in South Goa are much cleaner, and peaceful, and have mesmerizing scenic beauty. You can visit Palolem, Cavelossim, Colva. You should try staying at a beach resort that makes your morning exceptionally serene.
If you are not running low on budget, you can book your stay with The Leela and enjoy Mobor Beach. Very little area of this beach is accessible to the public, which makes it less crowded.
Silent parties in Goa are a must-attend headphones party. The place looks really dull from the outside, but once you put on headphones, you'll find your body catching up with the beats. There are 3 DJs who run their own party on 3 separate channels. So you can have the best of three worlds!!
Big question!! Where to Stay?
Here comes the part that sometimes takes the maximum of your budget. For solo travelers, Zostel is the most economical choice. You can make a lot of new friends here and enjoy the most of your trip. But, for people traveling in a group, I have two recommendations:
Do stay at the beach for at least one night. The morning is bliss!! I stayed at Palolem Beach in wooden cabins. The recently built resorts would be in better condition comparatively. Although room service and breakfast isn't good, you'll find a queue of restaurants on the beach to choose from.
Airbnb is your answer while booking a stay in North Goa. They are clean, spacious, well-maintained, and cheap for a group. We booked Artsy Luxury Penthouse in Candolim for two nights.
Where to Eat?
A portion of good mouth-watering food can keep the trip balanced, isn't it?
While traveling from South Goa to North, you can visit Fountainhas. The narrow lanes with colorful Portuguese villas on both sides are worth visiting. And there, you'll find a lot of small cozy cafes.
Artjuna Café is another place you should not miss!! It is a perfect relaxing spot to enjoy the vibe as well as the food. I liked everything I ordered.
Fun activities in Goa
Although everything that you'll do in Goa will be fun, after all, it is 'the' dream destination. But, there are some water-sport activities that might enjoy as well. You can explore Parasailing, Jet-skiing, Kayaking, and a lot more. But you should mind that the duration of these activities is very little, ranging from 1-5 minutes. Goa also offers Scuba diving, you may wanna check out that too!!
Get your hair braided, pictures come out quite colorful.
A lot of people wait for their Goa trip to get themselves tattooed for obvious reasons. Tattoo artists are quite professional here.
A word of Caution
Carry cash on beaches!! Online payment is not generally accepted for water sport activities.
Transport was a major turn-off for me on the entire trip. If possible, plan it well in your head.
Seafood is quite common in the entire belt. Caution for a vegetarian!!
Happy Tripping!!
Cheers,
Jo
Now that you know what all to do, you must be seeking an inspiration to plan your own Goa Trip. The so called Goa Trip, that all friends can only plan but never reach. After 497 days of planning and postponing, my friends finally turned up on this Goa Trip. You can read about my experience of the Goa trip here. Don't forget to check out all the photos from my travel on SNAPSHOTS.
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