{"id":944,"date":"2025-12-13T11:59:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T06:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/?p=944"},"modified":"2025-12-13T12:03:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T06:33:02","slug":"goa-tour-planning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944","title":{"rendered":"Are you Planning for Goa Trip? Check These 10 Tips I Wish Everyone Should Know About Goa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Update<\/strong> &#8211; This article was originally published in Jan 2017 and updated in Dec 2025 with revised information associated with this topic to make it more resourceful in current time.<\/p><img width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/view-from-vagator-Goa.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-single size-post-single wp-post-image\" alt=\"view from vagator beach Goa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/view-from-vagator-Goa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/view-from-vagator-Goa-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/view-from-vagator-Goa-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/view-from-vagator-Goa-345x148.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/view-from-vagator-Goa-770x330.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"view from vagator beach Goa\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did my first Goa trip in 2017 and originally published this article containing 10 tips I wish everyone should know before they plan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/tours\/3-nights-4-days-vascodagama-panjim-vagator-southgoa\">Goa tour<\/a> with friends or family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was indeed a wonderful trip and all credit goes to our prior planning and wandering around the streets of Goa. There is always a learning when we do any trip and this article is summary of our learning from this Goa trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#Here_is_the_travel_video_of_our_Goa_trip\" >Here is the travel video of our Goa trip:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#1_Planning_of_Travel_Dates\" >#1 Planning of Travel Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#2_Booking_Train_Tickets_and_Preferred_Destination\" >#2 Booking Train Tickets and Preferred Destination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#3_Renting_Bike_Scooter_Car_in_Goa_Commuting_Around\" >#3 Renting Bike \/ Scooter \/ Car in Goa &amp; Commuting Around<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#4_You_Must_Visit_South_Goa\" >#4 You Must Visit South Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#5_How_to_Save_Money_on_Traveling_between_North_to_South_Goa\" >#5 How to Save Money on Traveling between North to South Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#6_Best_Food_Restaurants\" >#6 Best Food &amp; Restaurants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#7_Best_Places_to_Stay_in_Goa\" >#7 Best Places to Stay in Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#8_Water_Sports_Activities_in_Goa\" >#8 Water Sports Activities in Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#9_THINGS_TO_DO_ACTIVITIES\" >#9 THINGS TO DO\/ ACTIVITIES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#10_Places_You_Should_Visit_In_and_Around_Goa\" >#10 Places You Should Visit In and Around Goa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#South_Goa\" >South Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#North_Goa\" >North Goa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#View_points_in_Goa\" >View points in Goa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#North\" >North<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#South\" >South<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#Things_to_do_in_Goa\" >Things to do in Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/goa-tour-planning-tips-944\/#Humble_request\" >Humble request<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_the_travel_video_of_our_Goa_trip\"><\/span>Here is the travel video of our Goa trip:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Best Places and things to do at Goa  ft-The Chainsmoker Closer song\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QOwhkVVFBzk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am sure the tips explained here will help you to plan hassle free Goa trip and will save your lot of time too. Here we go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-planning-dates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Planning_of_Travel_Dates\"><\/span><strong>#1 Planning of Travel Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter and Monsoon is considered as the best season to visit Goa and If you love watersports, it is Winter to plan for sure. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/goatourism.gov.in\/blog-list\/tourism-booms-in-goa\/\">official Goa Tourism website<\/a>, over 54 Lacs travelers visits Goa in January to June 25 despite summer. This shows how popular this travel destination it is and planning can save you good amount of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan your tour and travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/goa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goa <\/a>in weekdays as during the weekends or long holidays clubbed with weekends everywhere prices may go up to 2 times or more depending on the incoming crowd. <em><strong>Peak season<\/strong><\/em> starts from <strong>1st November to 20th December<\/strong>, and <strong><em>Ultra Peak season<\/em><\/strong> from <strong>21st December to 10th January<\/strong>. If you are planning for budget Goa tour, avoiding peak season and weekends it will save you lot of money and can give you better choice of hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-booking-train-tickets-and-preferred-destination\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Booking_Train_Tickets_and_Preferred_Destination\"><\/span><strong>#2 Booking Train Tickets and Preferred Destination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are traveling via train, arrival &amp; departure at <strong>Thivim<\/strong> railway station is the best way to reach or go back. As it is easy &amp; near to reach out to the <strong>North Goan beaches<\/strong>. Here is the distance of popular places of Goa from Thivim railway station:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mandrem Beach &#8211; 24KM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calangute Beach &#8211; 20KM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candolim Beach &#8211; 21KM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning to go towards extreme South Goan beaches, <strong>Cancona<\/strong> Railway Station is for you. Madgaon Railway is at center of Goa but not worthy to get down here unless it suits you. Vasco is the starting railway station and has the Government buildings around and shipyard (nice view in the night).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-969 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dona-paula-panjim-goa.jpg\" alt=\"Dona Paula Panjim\" class=\"wp-image-969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dona-paula-panjim-goa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dona-paula-panjim-goa-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dona-paula-panjim-goa-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dona-paula-panjim-goa-329x200.jpg 329w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dona-paula-panjim-goa-700x425.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dona Paula Panjim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panjim City<\/strong> is the main center and not cup of my tea as nothing made me feel anything special unless you are interested in old Portuguese architecture and Churches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-967\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/church-panjim-goa.jpg\" alt=\"Church at Panjim, Goa\" class=\"wp-image-967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/church-panjim-goa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/church-panjim-goa-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/church-panjim-goa-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/church-panjim-goa-345x162.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/church-panjim-goa-770x362.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church at Panjim, Goa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-renting-bike-scooter-car-in-goa-commuting-around\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Renting_Bike_Scooter_Car_in_Goa_Commuting_Around\"><\/span>#3 Renting Bike \/ Scooter \/ Car in Goa &amp; Commuting Around<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to explore Goa on yourself, the best way is to rent a bike \/ scooter easily available at all locations.The prices varies from <em>Rs.250 to Rs.400<\/em> in normal days and could go up to <em>Rs.1000<\/em> during long holidays or weekends. The price can also vary from vehicle type and the duration of your hiring. For cars it is better to hire on rent near to the place of stay and always inspect for any damages\/ scratches and same to be communicated before hiring to avoid any trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Timing for rental car or bike in Goa is 24 hours, 9 am to 9 am mostly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to hire a <em><strong>Taxi &amp; Auto,<\/strong><\/em> they run on a fixed fare as per the union rates. Also <strong><em>City Buses<\/em><\/strong> run inside the Goa and will be cheap to travel around in main destination like certain main markets, stations or bus stops but will consume time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Also when arriving at Thivim Station one can walk down towards the main road just 400 meters and catch a city bus till Mapusa Bus Stand for just <em><strong>Rs.10<\/strong><\/em> and then on hire an scooter \/ bike for further commuting towards the hotel on their own thus saving some bucks by avoiding the auto\/taxi.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember this, If you are heavily loaded with luggage; avoid bus as locals inside the bus gets annoyed and it will be difficult for you to commute inside and out with heavy loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-you-must-visit-south-goa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_Must_Visit_South_Goa\"><\/span>#4 You Must Visit South Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I found many tourist visiting only to North Goa, avoiding South Goa. According to me, it is a big mistake. Always split your stay for at least 2 days in South Goa to witness the beauty, calmness and charm of everything around. You will find it less crowded as compared to other parts and can enjoy your stay in calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is your first visit and you are party guy, you should spend more details in North Goa to experience the night life. South Goa is much calm and strongly recommended for the people who want to just relax and enjoy the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-save-money-on-traveling-between-north-to-south-goa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_to_Save_Money_on_Traveling_between_North_to_South_Goa\"><\/span>#5 How to Save Money on Traveling between North to South Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For traveling from North to South Goa \/ reverse, one can use the bus (it takes more than 3 hours) or taxi (Thivim to Palolem about Rs.2000) or scooter (avoid scooter if planned to stay at South Goa as you have to return back to the same place where hired). Here I would prefer local train from Thivim to Cancona station (2.20 hours journey) at just Rs.25 per person (check timings at erail application or with Indian Railways).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-best-food-restaurants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Best_Food_Restaurants\"><\/span>#6 Best Food &amp; Restaurants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are plenty of options to eat and drink everywhere in Goa ranging from budget to expensive restaurants \/ hotels. Get inside to eat at any place sending you the perfect vibe. I remember a budget place named <strong>Uncle&#8217;s Kitchen<\/strong> near <em>Dominos at Calungute<\/em> over the main road, it is a good place to have delicious budget food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>10 Downing Street at Candolim<\/em><\/strong> is expensive and best among the other&#8217;s around at that area. <strong><em>Droupadi Restaurant at Palolem beach<\/em><\/strong> by considering the cost and the food quality is ok. Here at Palolem most of the restaurants are sea facing and can give you awesome view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-best-places-to-stay-in-goa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Best_Places_to_Stay_in_Goa\"><\/span>#7 Best Places to Stay in Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most important thing when you are planning your trip to Goa. Suggesting best hotels to stay in Goa is difficult to answer and I guess none can justify or give the best opinion to stay as everyone has a different taste and requirement. Whatever you plan or want to do at Goa, always book a place very near to the beach to feel happening&nbsp; because I felt for every 3km lifestyle changes and you will really admire me on this later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Always book your place of stay rather than breaking your legs in search for Hotel on arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I didn&#8217;t felt like staying around with too much crowd like in BAGA &amp; CALUNGUTE AREA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-water-sports-activities-in-goa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Water_Sports_Activities_in_Goa\"><\/span>#8 Water Sports Activities in Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can enjoy water sports activities at almost all beaches in Goa. Rates are fixed and again prefer any other beach than BAGA or CALANGUTE for the water sports for duration of activity as felt a cut short here due to the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">You should purchase your water sports tickets from the BOOTH only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got our deal for Rs.1300 for me &amp; my wife 1x Bumper ride, 1x Parasailing with a dip at Candolim Beach. Package was about Rs.1800 per person for 5 activities here in Jan 2017. Remember this, after getting on board with the crew they will insist to pay Rs.200 more for a double round in a ride or another dip in parasailing, this can be refused and not paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-things-to-do-activites\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_THINGS_TO_DO_ACTIVITIES\"><\/span>#9 THINGS TO DO\/ ACTIVITIES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find plenty of activities offered at different rates, so search for the best bargain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got my GO KARTING at Anjuna for Rs.300(fixed) for 10 laps. It remains closed on Monday&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got my SCUBA DIVING at Rs.2800\/ person which includes breakfast &amp;&nbsp;lunch, Dive was for 15 minutes with video &amp; photos all inclusive. Time required for total was 7 hours (8 am to 3 pm).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-972\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/scuba-diving-goa.jpg\" alt=\"Scuba Diving at Goa\" class=\"wp-image-972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/scuba-diving-goa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/scuba-diving-goa-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/scuba-diving-goa-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/scuba-diving-goa-317x200.jpg 317w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/scuba-diving-goa-674x425.jpg 674w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scuba Diving at Goa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got my HALF DAY BOAT SAFARI TOUR at Miramar Beach for Rs.1050\/person which includes Dance on the double deck DJ on board, Dolphin Tour, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Sub Board, Swimming with life jacket, lunch &amp; unlimited beer \/ cold drinks \/ water, fishing, Speed Boat ride was for extra Rs.500 for a long bumpy &amp; shaky ride to both of us and believe me the whole package was really worthy. TIMING 9 am to 1 pm (Prefer 1st batch for more probability of seeing Dolphins); 2pm to 6pm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-968\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dolphin-sighting-goa.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphin Sighting at Goa\" class=\"wp-image-968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dolphin-sighting-goa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dolphin-sighting-goa-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dolphin-sighting-goa-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dolphin-sighting-goa-314x200.jpg 314w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dolphin-sighting-goa-666x425.jpg 666w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dolphin Sighting at Goa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got our BOAT TRIP for Rs.1200 for a boat at PALOLEM BEACH, bargain varies from Rs.1000 to 1800 which takes you to 4 small and splendid beautiful Beaches around the SOUTH GOA and must sighting of Dolphin or else the boatman returns your money, depends on the deal fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-971\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/palolem-beach-goa.jpg\" alt=\"Palolem Beach\" class=\"wp-image-971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/palolem-beach-goa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/palolem-beach-goa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/palolem-beach-goa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/palolem-beach-goa-637x425.jpg 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palolem Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dudhsagar was dry so didn&#8217;t go for it and its cost was about Rs.3500\/person and rate varies from operator to operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-places-you-should-visit-in-and-around-goa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Places_You_Should_Visit_In_and_Around_Goa\"><\/span>#10 Places You Should Visit In and Around Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-970\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/kayaking-palolem-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking At Palolem Beach\" class=\"wp-image-970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/kayaking-palolem-beach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/kayaking-palolem-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/kayaking-palolem-beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/kayaking-palolem-beach-637x425.jpg 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kayaking At Palolem Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Goa is blessed with many beautiful beaches and places, you may run out of time to explore all those places. Here are few amazing beaches and places you should not miss during your trip to Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Goa\"><\/span>South Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/palolem-beach\">Palolem<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agonda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butterfly beach by boat from Palolem or nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colva<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_Goa\"><\/span>North Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/arambol-beach\">Arambol<\/a> (night parties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morjihm (turtle nesting eggs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baina beach for airplane landing view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_points_in_Goa\"><\/span>View points in Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously there are 100s of view points you can explore during your visit to Goa but according to me, I personally found below view points you should cover in North and South Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North\"><\/span>North<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/dona-paula\">Dona Paula<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/chapora-fort\">Chapora fort Vagator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agauda Light House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinquerim fort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South\"><\/span>South<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cabo de Rama Fort, sunset point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yes point, heart shaped lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_in_Goa\"><\/span>Things to do in Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anjuna Saturday night market live band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go karting at Madgoan is better than Anjuna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old goa church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scuba diving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keri beach(Extreme North beach)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naval museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disco at CLUB Cabana Anjuna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book train for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/dudhsagar-waterfall\"> Dudhsagar waterfall<\/a> to &amp; fro.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling and shared experiences can never been taken as final unless one experience it by themselves. So, I would also love to hear back from you about your travel story and will be very helpful to me for my next trip to GOA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meantime, checkout my last road trip from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/travelogues\/surat-to-aurangabad-road-trip-yamaha-fz16-bike\">Surat to Aurangabad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"humble-request\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humble_request\"><\/span><strong>Humble request<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"UFICommentBody\">A request to all visitors, please keep Goa clean. Please do not dump plastic waste on beaches and roads. There are plenty of waste bins available at all popular locations. Please use them and save the mother nature. 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