The old Goa has been the capital of Goa since ages. The land of Goa is replete with the heritage building, churches and chapels of jesnets, Augustians, Daminicans etc. These famed churches of old Goa are built in Gothic style of architecture the basilica of Bom jesus which is made in black granite is an unique example of mosaico counthian architecture.
Goa Tours can be arranged from any major cities of India such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Chennai. We at S.A.M Tours & Travels can avail you our Best Goa Tour Packages, Golden Triangle and Goa tour which range from short 3 Nights Goa Tour to 7 Nights Goa Holiday Tour Packages. Besides the Goan beaches and the visit of old churches you also have great option to enjoy the water spots in Goa. You can indulge as an amatem or as a professional in a variety of activities on the famous beaches such as Baga and Calungute. These activities include parasailing banana boat ride, water scooter ride etc. thus if you searching for the flamboyant destinations in India, Goa comes on top of the list. Thus Goa tours give you a chance to explore the differences of North Goa and South Goa highlights. While North Goan Beaches like Calungute and Baga Beaches are erowdy, on the other hand. You can feel the serenity and calmness in South Goan Beaches Such as Agoda. Thus while you enjoy nightlife and shopping in North Goa, the South Goa Visit will fill your heart with pleasure by the soothing treasures of nature and lush greenery. If you are planning a honeymoon tour in Goa you should plan for romantic vacations in South Goa.
How to Reach Goa?
Goa by Air – Goa has a very good air connectivity with the other major cities of India and the rest of the world. The Debolim International Airport of Goa lies 30Kms from Panajim and has a series of flights of different airlines such as Air India, British Airways, Air Asia, Indigo, Go Air etc. You can reach the Airport by hiring taxi or other local transport.
Goa by Train – Goa has 2 major railway stations – Vasco Da Gama and Madgaon. You can travel to Goa from Delhi by Goa Express. If you coming from Maharastra you have a large option of trains.
Goa by Road – If you are in the nightbouring states of Goa, You can get the bus servise from the metropolitans like Mumbai, Mangalore, Hyderabad etc.
Best Time to Visit Goa
Through you can visit Goa all the year around, but you must try to avoid the months of May & June. This is very dry time of the year over here. The monsoon period in Goa state from June and ends until September. This time of the year it rains incessantly. Thus the best time to visit Goa is from October to March. This is the time when it is the peak time of Goa tourism. You can enjoy the sunny beaches of Goa, the old and serene churches and the nightlife of goa. This time the temperature remains nearly 30 Celsius providing a very pleasant experience of Goan activities. During this time you can enjoy various carnivals, parties & festivals of Goa. In case you want to indulge in the Goan water sports activities you should prefer visiting Goa in the summer. This time you can avail the off season discounts.
Top Things to do in Goa
Goa offers you a series of scintillating beaches both in North & South. These beaches include Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Calungute in North Goa and Colva, Palolem, Agonda in South Goa. Besides these famous beaches Goa has a series of magnificent forts like Auguada Fort, Chapora Fort, Rei’s Magos Fort in North Goa. Similarly south Goa houses Carbo de Rama Fort, Mur Mergao Fort.
As a history lover you have immerse opportunity to visit the architectural feat of the famous churches in Goa. These churches include, church of Sant Cajetan, Se’ Cathedral, church of St. Francis of Assisi etc. Do not forget to visit the Basilica of Bon Jesus where you get to see the meeny of Sant Francis Xavier. As a devout Hindu you have the opportunity to visit the famous temples in Goa. These notable temples include Shanta Durga temple, Mangesh Temple, Brahma temple etc.
Goa also boasts of Nightlife and club culture. You can visit some famous night clubs and pubs of Goa. Some famous clubs include Since Night club, café Manbo, Edge etc. The pubs and café are open since late evening. As a commissure you have plethora of options to enjoy the local delicacies of Goa. The famous restaurants in Goa include Spice Goa in North Goa the fisherman’s wharf in south Goa. You can indulge in water sports try lunch in a casino. Do not forget to see the state Museum of Goa at Panaji and the Naval Aviation Museum to appraise the art work.
Goa FAQ's
Q. Is Goa only about Baga, Calangute, Anjuna Beach?
A. Goa is a proper state, these are popular beaches of North Goa while Goa is much more than north Goa, It has serene beaches of the south, wild life parks, excellent cascades, modern cities, Casinos, Goa carnival all which make up the Goa.
Q. What is the difference between North Goa and South Goa?
A. Goa is situated along the Arabian sea, the area north of the vasco city are termed to be in north Goa, these north goa beaches like Baga, Calangute etc are famous for their night life and parties which the Indian tourists relish very much. The south Goa starts south of Dabolim- the international airport of Goa. The South Goa beaches are famous for their solitude cleanliness and serene environment. The south Goa beaches are more famous with the foreign tourist.
Q. Is Goa only about booze and alcohol?
A. Drinking alcohol publically is not allowed in Goa, though you can buy alcohol at ease in Goa but you can’t relish it at public places, even on the beaches you can enjoy alcohol only at the designated restaurant/ shacks, drinking beer on the beach publicly is not allowed. Creating nuisance after drinking is certainly not allowed and sure will land you in trouble.
Q. Is prostitution allowed in Goa?
A. Prostitution is punishable under the Indian penal laws and is not allowed in Goa.
Q. Goa culture is only about party, drinks and beaches?
A. Goa has a very rich culture and can be any day compared with any other Indian state, though being under the Portuguese rule it has adopted some of the western traits but Goa also celebrates Indian festivals like Diwali, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi etc along with the annual Goa carnival which is the star attraction of Goa.
