Beautiful tourist places in Goa – Sightseeing,Travel destinations

Goa, one of the most popular tourist spots of the nation, is home to some of the most
beautiful beaches in the world. The smallest state of India is known for its crazy nightlife,
mesmerizing sunsets, world heritage architecture and its delicious variety of seafood.

Being the ‘go-to’vacation state of India, Goa is quite a versatile location, suitable for all
types of visitors, be it those seeking adventure and excitement, or those looking for mental
peace. North Goa is the party hub of the state,while South Goa provides the most peaceful
laid-back beach experiences one can imagine. Both arebeautiful in their own unique ways.

Best time to visit- Mid-October to April.
Ideal duration of stay– 5-6 days

Places to visit in North Goa

North Goa is a hub for tourists, providing them with most exciting and adventurous
experiences. North Goa is all about the nightlife, shopping and liveliness. From the best
clubbing experiences to the best seafood cuisines, from ancient forts to historical churches,
North Goa has it all. To capture the beauty this place, you can either hire local travel guides
or rent vehicles and explore the captivating beauty of this place. Vehicle rentals are easily
available near the hotels or cottages. Here are some of our recommendations for places to
visit in North Goa.

Baga and Calangute Beach

Sitting on the north shore of Goa, Baga and Calangute are the busiest and most
commercial beaches in the entire state of Goa. These adjacent beaches contain rows of
dance bars, food shacks,and the classiest clubs in the entire region. The nightlife is simply
amazing around Tito’s road.

This place attracts a lot of water sports lovers. Activities like parasailing, jet skiing, banana-
boat riding, bumper riding, body boarding, kayaking, paddle boarding, and speed boating
are available and enjoyed the most by the tourists that come here. You can also book scuba
diving sessions held at Malwan or The Grande island from here.

Ashwem, Arambol and Mandrem Beach

These white sand beaches are situated in the northern most part of Goa, and mostly attract
foreign tourists because of the less dense crowds. These beaches have posh restaurants
and some of the finest seafood cuisines. These beaches are ideal locations for tourists who
want a quiet vacation, soaking up the sun, sand and surf.

Anjuna Beach

This rocky golden beach is the best place in the entireNorth Goa region to enjoy the
evening with a peaceful sunset. The extravagant nightlife and rave parties add an additional
charm to the tour.

Monuments and Churches

Here is a list of historical forts and churches recommended to visit-

• Chapora Fort
• Aguada Fort
• Basilica of Bom Jesus
• Se Cathedral
• Church of St. Francis of Assisi
• Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
• Shri Ramnath Temple
• Mae De Deus Church
• Church of St. Cajetan
• Reis Magos Fort
• Corjuem Fort
• Church of Our Lady of the Mount
• Church of Our Lady of Rosary
• Shri Shantadurga Temple
• Mangeshi Temple

Places in South Goa

South Goa is famous for its peaceful, less crowded and clearest beaches. Golden lined
beaches with palm tree, blue water striking the sand and the cold breeze is pure delight. It is
away from most of the clubs and transportation centres, andhas lesser number of tourists.

The most stunning and mesmerizing sunsets can be witnessed on the shores of the
beaches like Agonda and Palolem. The isolated beaches, the scenic drives and the tranquil
environment are the key attractions.

Agonda Beach

Agonda beach in South Goa is the perfect beach for anyone who wants to just relax.
Chilling, swimming, walking, eating, shopping, and in general, doing nothing and relaxing is
possibly what you can do on such a beach. For animal lovers,Agonda animal shelter is a
must visit place. Agonda rock formation is one of the main attractions.

Colva and Cavelossim Beach

Colva beach is a beautiful beach in South Goa. It is a very popular tourist destination
because of its food, pubs and bars. It is also known for its Portuguese significance with a
number of buildings, which speak about the history, elegance and architecture of the place.

Cavelossim beach is also a nice place with equally magnificent views. It’s the go to location
for water sports in South Goa. With a thinner crowd, you can enjoy some extra leisure on
the rides. Cavelossim is a very quiet place with good food and no pushy sellers. Relaxing
and having a spa/massage is a great stress buster, combined with the scenic peace of this
place.

Secret Beaches

Butterfly beach and Honeymoon beach are some hidden beaches, away from the sight of
most of the visitors. These beaches are breathtakingly beautiful.
Butterfly beach is named because of the shape of the valley, similar to that of a butterfly.

Honeymoon beach is one of the most romantic beaches in Goa, situated remotely between
the Butterfly and the Agonda beach.

These beaches can be reached by a boat ride, which is available from both Agonda and
Palolem beach.

Dudhsagar Falls

You might remember this sensational waterfall from the film ‘Chennai Express’. Dudhsagar
Fall is a four-tiered waterfall situated at the border of the state of Goa and Karnataka
(approx. 90 kms from Baga beach). There are two ways of reaching the main waterfalls-

• Jeep safari- you can start your journey at Bhagwan Mahavir wildlife sanctuary, following
the mud trails of the forest to reach the waterfall. It will take approx. 1.5 hrs to reach the
main location. One jeep will accommodate 6- 8 people.

• By trekking- the last and most rewarding way to reach the falls.There are two treks
available-
o Kulem- Dudhsagar trek
o Castle rock trek

Both will take approx. 3 to 4.5 hrs to reach the main location.

Either way is adventurous and will definitely add a memorable page to the book of your Goa
visit.

(Advisory! -It is suggested not to visit the Dudhsagar Falls during the monsoon due to
sudden rains and chances of floods.)

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