8 Best Goa holiday packages

GOA: TRAVEL GUIDE!

Goa is in everyone’s bucket list. Once you visit this place you will never stop going back. If you are planning a trip to Goa, read through to find the best Goa holiday package to suit your budget that includes popular beaches, lodging, food, sight-seeing, etc.

It is known for sun-kissed sandy beaches, thrilling water sports, romantic river cruises, laid back shacks, sunburn festival, heart thumping music, dazzling nightlife, buzzing flea markets, and lip-smacking seafood.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT GOA?

It’s always important that you be prepared for Goa’s climate to experience seasonal diversity. We have the best Goa holiday packages for all seasons.

Summers:

Are usually hot and humid in goa and summer begins somewhere from March and ends during the mid of May. The temperature varies from 25-35 degrees Celsius.

‘A good time to get a Tan’

Monsoon:

begins from June and ends towards September. Rains are moderately high. Hence, most of the popular beaches and shacks are closed during the monsoon.

‘Travel during this time if you want to visit a quieter version of goa, free from the usual crowd.’

Winter:

Is the best time to visit goa as the weather is pleasant and attracts tourists from all over the world. You will find most of the crowd in this season and all the popular beaches will be packed. Also, Grab our best Goa holiday packages for your vacation.

‘Best time to visit goa if you want to experience the hustle and charm of the city.’

POPULAR EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS IN GOA:

Explore the place in all the months with great deals and offers with our best Goa holiday packages.

JANUARY:

Feast of Three Kings

FEBRUARY:

Grape Escapade, Shigmotsav / Gulalotsav Festival

MARCH:

Goa Carnival

APRIL:

Goa Food and Cultural festival, Lairai Zatra

MAY:

Goa Cashew and Coconut Fest, Holy Spirit Feast

JUNE:

Sao Joao

JULY:

Chikhal Kalo

AUGUST:

Bonderam Festival

SEPTEMBER:

Ganesh Chaturthi

OCTOBER:

Dussehra

NOVEMBER:

Diwali, Tripurari Poornima

DECEMBER:

Francis Xavier’s feast, Mary Immaculate Conception Church Feast, Datta Jayanti, Christmas

BEST GOA CUISINES:

Our Goa holiday packages offer a variety of cuisine that satisfies the food cravings of a lot of different taste buds. Here is a list of the most popular cuisines:

Bebinca
Chicken Cafreal
Chicken Xacuti
Fonna Kadi
Goan Fish Curry
Goan Nevri
Goan Squid Fry
Pork Vindaloo
Prawn Balchao
Rava fried fish
Sanna

BEST BEACHES TO VISIT IN GOA:

Goa is popular for beaches. People come here to escape the societal norms and search for inner peace. Our holiday package includes all that you are searching for. Here is the list of most popular beaches in Goa.

ANJUNA BEACH

Anjuna is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. It is known for its full-moon parties (acid trips), trance Parties and other kinds of highs as people try to express their spiritual experiences through art, music, and dance. It also has some of the best sunset views. Hence, the best time to visit is by 11 am and 5 pm.

AGUADA BEACH

Aguada beach is a fairly popular beach among the honeymooners for the delightful view of the beach from the Aguada fort. The beautiful landscapes and the ghostly background of ancient citadels certainly act as the perfect location for photo shoots.

ARAMBOL BEACH

Arambol is a favorite getaway spot for Hippies and backpackers from across the world due to its bohemian atmosphere. A good time to visit the beach would be from November to March.

BAGA BEACH

The alluring waves, carefree beach parties, and mouth water Goan cuisines attract flocks of tourists all year long. Furthermore, parasailing, banana boat rides, and sunbathing are popular activities in Baga. You can also try getting a temporary tattoo in the area since it has a number of tattoo parlors.

BUTTERFLY BEACH

One of the lesser known beaches of Goa. The beach offers some seclusion and solitude to the travelers who want to get away from the noise of the city. Situated at the north of Palolem beach, it is surrounded by rocky terrain. Moreover, you can rent a paddle boat to explore the beach. If you are lucky you might get a chance to spot some dolphins.

CALANGUTE BEACH

This beach offers bustling nightlife, shop for interesting artifacts at flea markets, dive into the history of Goa. Similarly, exciting activities like water-skies, parasailing, wind-surfing, and dolphin watching are available in the area.  Therefore, the place also has a number of colorful shacks offering a variety of cuisines and ambiances.

TOP TOURIST SPOTS IN GOA:

Our Goa holiday packages will also include top sight-seeing places.

BOM JESUS BASILICA

Bom Jesus Basilica is one of the oldest known churches in India. The church is carved from basalt and is popular for its architecture and detailing. Hence, it is quite popular in the Roman Catholic world as it holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.

The church is usually open from Monday to Saturday from 09:00 am to 06:30 pm and 10:00 am to 06:30 pm on Sundays.

ARCHIVES MUSEUM

Located in Panaji, the Museum of Goa takes you back in time through the 8000+ artifacts that are displayed in the museum. As a result, it is quite popular amongst the history buffs.

Some of the popular exhibits are:

Colonial Era Artefacts
Hero Stones
Jain Bronzes
Photos of Prehistoric Rock Carvings
Temple Sculptures

The operating hours for the museum on weekdays is from 9.30 am To 1.00 pm and from 2.00 pm To 5.30 pm. It is closed on weekends.

PANAJI

The capital city of Goa, Panaji lies on the southern bank of the Mandovi river. The best way to explore is on foot as you get to experience the vibes of the old Goa. Likewise, you can also choose to go on a romantic boat cruise through the Mandovi river on a starry night.

POPULAR FORTS OF GOA:

AGUADA FORT

The Aguada fort was built by the Portuguese during 1609-1612. This fort acted as a jail due to its strategic positioning.  It was also a lighthouse guiding ships at sea to the ports. Time of visit is from 9 am to 6.30 pm on all days of the week.

CHAPORA FORT

The fort was built by Adil Shah of Bijapur and is wedged between the popular beaches Vagator and Anjuna. A brilliant viewpoint to observe the Chapora river merging with the Arabian sea. This rose to prominence after a scene from the movie ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ was shot here.

TEREKHOL FORT

The Terekhol fort is located towards the northern part of goa on a hilltop that overlooks the Arabian sea. Its remnants of the fort have been converted to a hotel where guests can stay and experience the heritage as well as the breath-taking views from the hilltop. Most noteworthy, it is considered to be Goa’s only heritage hotel.

The POPULAR ISLAND OF GOA:

CHORAO ISLAND

Popular for

: churches and aged villas

Proximity:

3km from Panaji

DIVAR ISLAND

Popular for:

Bonderam festival

How to reach:

Board a ferry from Viceroy’s Arch in Old Goa

GRAND ISLAND

Popular for:

Scuba Diving sites.

How to reach:

board a boat from Sinquerim Jetty in Candolim

WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES IN GOA

COTIGAO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Popular wildlife:

Indian Bisson, Laughing Hyenas, Monkeys, Sloth Bears.

Distance:

60 km south of Panaji

BEST SHOPPING PLACES IN GOA:

Above all, when in Goa, Shop!

MAPUSA MARKET

Popular for:

accessories, artifacts, clothes, and souvenirs

SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET

Popular for:

designer clothes, jewelry, spices, unique creations, and vintage items

ANJUNA FLEA MARKET

Popular for:

accessories, clothes and electronic devices.

TOP THINGS TO BUY ON YOUR TRAVEL TO GOA

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Cashew Nuts
Feni or Cashew Feni
Handicrafts
Music
Painted Tiles
Spices

POPULAR RELIGIOUS SITES IN GOA
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Church and Monastery of St Augustine
Church of Our Lady Of Hope
Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha
Laxmi Narasimha Temple
Our Lady of Milagres Chapel
Shri Tirupati Balaji Padmavati Temple
Tambadi Surla Mahadev Temple
Three Kings Chapel
Vijayadurga Temple

EXPLORING GOA’S NIGHTLIFE:

POPULAR CLUBS & BARS IN GOA:

Cape Town Cafe
Club Cubana
Marbella Beach Resort
Sinq
Tease
Tito’s

POPULAR CASINOS IN GOA

Almost everyone once visits!

Casino Carnival
Casino Paradise
Casino Pearl
Casino Pride
Chances Casino and Resort
Deltin Royale

BEST NIGHTLIFE LOCATIONS IN GOA:

These are the best clubs in Goa. As a result, its always crowded.

Cafe Mambo (Calangute)
Club Cubana (Arpora)
Club Tito’s (Cavelossim)
Leopard Valley (Canacona)
Toff’s (Calangute)
Pine Shack (Calangute)
Sea Bar (Anjuna)
SinQ (Candolim)
The World Famous Decades Bar (Calangute)
Tito’s Nightclub (Bardez)

In conclusion, Plan a trip to Goa to visit these popular beaches. Our Goa holiday package will include what suits you best. We will customize it as per your will and budget.