GOA TOURISM: BEST THINGS TO DO ON A GOA TRIP

Goa Tourism

With over 100km of glorious golden coastline, exquisite cuisine and a rich Portuguese heritage,Goa has long been India’s most loved resort destination. Ever since the colonial times India’s smallest state has attracted holidaymakers from all over the world, and tucked into the sub-continent’s south-west coast, Goa’s exciting twist on traditional Indian culture is unlike anywhere else in the country

Where to Stay: Goa Hotels

Tourism in Goa is an important part of life. There are lots of hotels and accommodation to choose from, at different price points.

Playing host to hundreds of thousands of visitors around the Christmas and New Year periods, accommodation will be at a premium throughout Goa, so it is essential to book beforehand if you plan to visit Goa in December. Not only to get the best deals online but to also save you the hassle when you’re there. However during the non-peak season, spending a little more on accommodation can really get you a lot!

Budget Hotels in Goa

For the budget-minded traveller, you’re never too far away from a cheap hotel or backpacker lodging. These types of accommodation can range from bare rooms with simple mattresses to impressively furnished guest houses, and because they’re run by local families a home-cooked meal might even be included the price!

Places to Visit in Goa

The coastline is really where you need to be on a Goa trip. We’ll pick out some of our favourite beaches in the next section but there are a few other spots worth checking out. Click on the images to find out about more about these other interesting places to visit in Goa.

Palolem beach

Let’s start with Palolem beach, Goa’s fashionable tourist hangout. Although busy during the peak summer months, don’t let this deter you from lazing the day away under the gorgeous sunsets. An idyllic stretch of shoreline, Palolem was popularised in the 1970s as an ‘off the beaten track’ sanctuary, and although the impact of mass tourism can be seen in abundance, Palolem is still the best place for first-time holidaymakers to experience Goa’s natural beauty.

Most Famous Places To Visit in Mumbai

Lovingly called the ‘City of Dreams’,Mumbai is known for its pulsating vibe and an amazing charm that spreads like magic. Though the city serves as the commercial capital of India but it also home to a number of tourist attractions. It attracts business as well as leisure travelers from all around the world in huge numbers, every year. This city, formerly known as Bombay, knows how to capture the fast-pace mode of life. From beaches to caves and temples, it has everything. The blog enlists some of the most famous places to visit in Mumbai that should not be given a miss. Read On…

Gateway of India

Constructed during the British Raj in 1924,the colossal Gateway of India in Mumbai today is one of the best place to visit in the city. Placed along the Arabian Sea, it overlooks Mumbai’s harbor. Designed in the Ind-Saracenic architectural style, it was mainly constructed to memorialize the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay.

The complete construction took 4 years. A prime attraction in Mumbai, Gateway of India is a hit destination among domestic as well as foreigners. The area around it is surrounded with vendors selling street snacks and other items, photographers and balloon sellers. This attraction attracts crowd all-day long. Placed in Colaba area of South Mumbai, it is very close to Elephanta caves which is another popular sightseeing option.

Elephanta Caves

Situated at a 10 km radius from Gateway of India is one of the major tourist places in Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves. The caves are said to be one of the oldest rock cut structures in the country and is a perfect example of archaic Indian art associated to the cult of Lord Shiva. It is reckoned that the caves were adorned with sculptures between in 6th or the 8th century. The island on which the caves are built was originally known as Gharapuri and is a quiet and picturesque island with green foliage and harmless primates. The three-headed Shiva sculpture called Maheshmurti is the main attraction of this island. Apart from it the sculptures of Shiva, in the ‘Shiva Nataraja’ and ‘Ardhanarishvara’ forms are also worth seeing in Elephanta Caves.

Juhu beach

Probably one of the most visited places in Mumbai, Juhu Beach is situated in Ville Parle. Juhu Beach comes to life mostly in the evening, when people from all walks of life visit here to enjoy sunset, play in the water and treat their taste buds with street food like Bhel Puri and Pav Bhaji.

Marine Drive

Known as Marine Drive, this tourist spot has also been called Sonapur by the locals of the city. Marine Drive is a 3km long stretch that links Nariman Point to Babulnath, and is situated at the foot of Malabar Hill. Large crowds of people come to this place to stride along the walkway and to view the setting sun at dusk.Marine Drive is also referred to as ‘Queen’s necklace’, because the street lights make the road look like a string of pearls and create an illusion of a necklace, when viewed at night from an elevated point. Towards the northern end of Marine Drive lies one of the oldest beaches in Mumbai, Chowpatty Beach, which is famous for its bazaars and fast food and snacks such as Bhel Puri, Paav Bhaji, etc.

Rajasthan is the land of the Great Indian Desert. Most of it is covered by this great barren land but Rajasthan in itself contains some of the world’s finest tourist destinations of all time. Across cities like Jodhpur and Jaipur, you will find that the state is densely littered with interesting historic locations and more. So naturally, as a traveller, we understand your confusion regarding where to go. So, here is a list of the top tourist places that are a must visit for all your upcoming trips to Rajasthan.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Among other tourist places in Rajasthan, Mehrangarh Fort is probably the largest fort that displays the grandeur of the Rajputs. It rises 125 metres high above the Blue city of Jodhpur and contains within itself plenty of mysteries and legends. Mehrangarh Fort is also popular for the artistry of construction of the various mahals inside the fort complex that must be visited.

Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh

This fort is the largest in all of India and was built in the 7th century over an area of 2.8 sq. kilometres. The fort’s highest elevation point is 1,075 metres above sea level. But size isn’t everything; the fort complex contains within itself palaces, gardens and temples that have great historical significance as well.

Pushkar Lake, Pushkar

Pushkar is considered as the King of pilgrimage sites in India. Located on the shores of the lake, Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India and has retained an old world charm that cannot be observed anywhere else but here. The lake is considered sacred because of which Pushkar is visited by thousands of people every year. Pushkar is also famed as the location of the Pushkar Mela, an annual camel fair which exhibits the vibrant colours and culture of Rajasthan. 

Amber Palace, Jaipur