7 Things You Must Do In Goa
Planning a trip to Goa, make sure you don't miss these
When you think of Goa, what comes to your mind? The white beaches, the sound of waves, restuarants, the snacks and delicious seafood, the markets, buzzing nights and beach parties! You can define your own adventure in Go but beyond the Goa we know and love, there is a host of interesting experiences waiting to be explored.
1. The Carnival
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Once a year, you can witness a colourful extravaganza in Goa, as thousands of people flock to the streets of Panjim and transform the city into a party hub like no other. Goa Carnival is a four-day fiesta of eating, drinking and being merry - the perfect setting to witness Goan culture in all its glory and party while you’re at it!
2. The Grand Floating Casino in Panjim
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Make your way to Mandovi river and take the feeder boat to Goa’s most luxurious casino, Deltin Royale. Test your luck at the gaming tables or witness breathtaking entertainment acts from across the globe!
3. Kayaking in Spike’s River
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Paddle through Spike’s River in the mangroves of North Goa and soak in the wilderness. If you’re lucky you’ll spot a variety of flora and fauna including kingfishers, mud crabs, egrets, herons and fruit bats.
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4. Drum Circle at Arambol
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If you like your Goa with a dash of hippy culture, join the drum circle at Arambol beach. Every day, a group of people gather in a circle at the shore and play a variety of instruments you may have never seen or heard before. Dance your heart out, play music or simply watch from a distance.
5. The Delicious Poi
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A Goan meal is incomplete without the traditional and incredibly delicious poi bread - around circular whole wheat preparation that can be stuffed with pretty much anything you like. Visit Mapusa market as the smell of freshly baked bread beckons you into charming little family-run bakeries.
6. Divar Island
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Take a short ferry ride from Old Goa and you will be transported to a new world, merely 20 minutes away from Panjim. Experience rustic rural life, scenic views, Portuguese villas and bars with their local feni-like brew, Urak.
7. Crocodile Watching in Cumbarjua
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Go on a wild adventure at the Cumbarjua canal that connects the two main rivers of Goa - Mandovi and Zuari. Get up close and watch crocodiles in their natural habitat.
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Apart from the Goa we know and love, there is a world of new experiences waiting to be explored. But there is so much more to Goa than meets the average traveller’s eye.
If you are looking for offbeat and interesting things to do in your all-time vacation spot, look no more! There are a number of offbeat experiences in our all-time favourite vacation spot just waiting to be explored, what are you waiting for?