Goa – India’s party capital – is one of the most happening and grooviest places to be in! With its diverse and exciting culture; Goa has some of the world’s best sights, attractions and activities to always keep you engaged with. You probably think Goa is all about the beaches. But hey! Goa has so much more to offer to you, beyond its pristine beaches.
Explore GOA, and it’s beauty
To feel and experience the Goan culture, to lose yourself in the traditions is what Goa is all about. For a trip around town, book with a licensed and reliable taxi service in Goa. You and your loved ones can enjoy the holidays without heading to the beach or maybe have a special beach time.
Places to visit in Goa – the interiors
You should visit the Divar island. You will enjoy the island laid back nature and serenity. Explore the age-old temples and Portuguese settlements. You can visit the Portuguese houses in Goa and also forts of goa built by the late Portuguese settlers of Goa. You can use a bicycle or walk along the streets. You can experience local life in rural Goa, and maybe you can go fishing.
Explore the Goan markets
You should also explore the Goan markets at Anjuna beach. You get to see a variety of beachwear, handmade jewellery, artificial jewellery, footwear, t-shirts, craft items and much more. Another Goan market is Mapusa where you can get sausages, spices, dried fishes, Goan pottery and others.
The backwaters
Visit the ancestral Goa museum, take a backwater tour and go on a paddle boat on Mayem Lake. Visit the Dudhsagar Waterfall which is breathtaking in the rainy season. You and your partner can take a river cruise or dine in style in casinos.
Because of all the rides, you will take in the taxi; you will be eligible for a discount. Avail the cheapest ac car hire in Goa. Explore the temples in Goa. Go on a trek while you want to breathe the fresh oxygen in the forest. Indulge in the fruits and spices available in fields of hot spices at Ponda.
Old GOA
Go to old Goa. You must visit when the relics of St. Xavier is brought down and displayed for the devotees. If you are interested in bird life, you can go to Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.
Another essential place to visit is “Fort Aguada.” It is Popularly known as the Dil Chahta Hai Point because some scenes of the movie were shot there. The fort is a four-story lighthouse. We couldn’t finish our trip to Goa without going up on its jagged stairs to get the view of the enormous Sinquerim beach.
Another fact about the fort is the central jail in its basement, which is also the largest of Goa and was used mainly to imprison drug traffickers. Though the prison area is off-limits to the public, it’s indeed a fantastic spot to hang out and to enjoy the superb view of Mandovi River and take loads of photos with your dearest.
Are you a food lover? Then you might relish the Goan dishes. Feel the pulse of Goa through discovering all the things you can do besides the beach and partying.