Traveling to Goa | Best Places to Visit in Goa

Situated in the tropics, Goa is the smallest State in India but offers a wide range of exciting possibilities from beach holidays to wildlife, birding, jungle trekking in the Western Ghats plus landscape, city, and historical sightseeing - and shopping. And all of this can be carried out in only a few hours drive from the International Airport or train station.

Beaches in Goa

Goa boasts superb sandy beaches all along its coast - Baga in the north, Colva in the middle and Palolem, the original hippy beach, in the south. Water-sports, fishing and paragliding are all well developed along many of the beaches, as are the beach-hut restaurants and bars. The night life can be extremely lively especially in resorts such as Calungate. However it is still possible to find deserted beaches for that “get away from it all” feeling. Add to this the availability of Yoga classes and Ayurvedic massage and therapies and it can truly be claimed that there is something for everyone in Goa. Find more about beaches in Goa.

Palolem Beach

Arambol Beach Goa

Birding in Goa

If birding is your thing then Naresh, who has some 15 years experience, will meet you at your hotel and take you on a morning, evening or all day excursion when you will be able to visit the varying habitats. Even from around hotel there is a chance to see over 100 species – and be back in time for breakfast! If you would prefer a longer birding experience, Backwoods Camp, run by Leio and Lovel, in the Ghats and just a 2 hour drive from the coast may be for you. Accommodation is in very comfortable lodges with morning and afternoon birding trips with lunch and dinner in a communal open-air thatched shelter where birding photographs and experiences can be shared.

Religious Places in Goa

Goa has a rich Portuguese colonial tradition with many fine buildings such as Braganza House to visit along with many fine churches – Goa is predominantly Christian – but also Hindu Temples and Muslim Mosques.

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa

Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Goa

Scenic Places to Visit in Goa

Dudhsagar is the second highest waterfall in India and is well worth a visit. It takes about 1 hour by road and then 30 minutes or so by off-road jeep to get there but the spectacle of the falls and the possibility to swim in the falls pool (life-jackets are provide) make the journey worth while and the photo opportunities bring lasting memories.

Dudhsagar Waterfalls Goa

Goa has something for everyone. Here is the list of most visited places in Goa India.