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Goa Travel Guide

Best Time To Go — The rainy season lasts from July until September, with monsoon-level downpours, and is not the best time for tourism. The high season, which is Easter week and New Year, generally has higher hotel and villa rates. The best time to find deals for Goa travel is between October and December and February — May, and the best time to visit is during the dry season, October through June.

Transportation — Public transportation in Goa is hard to come by, but it is possible to travel by taxi or to rent a motorbike.

Weather — Goa, being in the tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea, provide benefits from a tropical climate, with an average year-round temperature of 28°C — 30°C.

Language — Hindi, Konkani, English

Panaji – the capital of Goa
Panaji, also called Panjim, is the state capital of Goa. With a population of 40,017 according to the...

Water sport activities in Goa
Water sports in Goa are one of the most popular activities for both tourists and the locals. You can ...

Diwali — the Festival of Lights
Diwali is one of the biggest religious festivals in India. Hindus celebrate by bursting firecrackers,...

Calangute
The Calangute beach is one of the three most popular beaches in North Goa. It is a part of the long ...

Varca
Varca beach is in South Goa, 12.9 kilometers from Margao. It is just 3.9 kilometers from the town of ...

Cola
Cola beach is in the Canacona region of South Goa, 31.1 kilometers from Margao by the MDR41 and the M...

Feni
Feni is an alcoholic drink of Goa made from cashew or coconut. It is the most popular drink of the st...

Map of Goa
Goa is divided into two districts: North and South Goa. The capital of North Goa is the city of Pan...

The monsoon season in Goa
Monsoon in Goa or Goa’s rainy season is between the months of June and August. The rains start ...

Fort Cabo de Rama
The Cabo de Rama Fort is located in the Canacona region of south Goa, 29.3 kilometers from Margao. It...

Best beaches in Goa — the Top 25 Best Beaches of Asia
The beaches of Goa are respectably presented at the rating of the best beaches in Asia, based on th...

Indian Wedding
Indian weddings are grand affairs, but they are very different than what an average westerner is used...

Mandrem
Mandrem is one of the most northernmost beaches in Goa, 5.95 kilometers from Goa’s border with ...

Baga
Baga beach is one of Goa’s most popular beaches. It is between the Baga River in the north, an...

New Year in Goa
Christmas and New Year are huge in Goa. There are parties everywhere, celebrations, music festivals a...

Weather in Goa
Goa is in the west coast of India with the Arabian Sea on the one side and the hills of the Western G...

Casino and gaming houses in Goa
Goa, Sikkim, and the union territory of Daman and Diu are the only places in India where you can lega...

Republic Day of India
The Republic Day of India is celebrated every year on January 26th. This is the day when in 1950, the...

Goa in August
August is monsoon in Goa. It is one of the wettest months of the year. However, the intensity and fre...

Goa in September
September is a good time to visit Goa. There is still a little bit of rain, but it is less than the p...

Fruits in Goa
There is a wide variety of fruits available in Goa and in large quantities too. You will find fresh f...

Shopping in Goa
Shopping in Goa will always be a pleasant experience. There are so many things to buy, colors all aro...

Goa in October
Goa in October is sure to thrill you. In fact, October is one of the best months to visit Goa. The lo...

Goa in November
November is a great time to visit Goa. The weather is turning colder. Mostly dry, with a few spells o...

Chapora Fort
The Chapora Fort is in North Goa, 21.7 kilometers from Panaji and just 700 meters from the Vagator be...

Fort Aguada
The Aguada Fort is in North Goa, 16.9 kilometers from Panaji and 5.2 kilometers from the Candolim bea...

Holi Festival in India
Holi is an important Hindu festival, celebrated over two days in the month of March. It is popularly ...

Goa in July
Goa in July is in the middle of the monsoon season. It will rain almost every day. Humidity and preci...

Goa in June
Goa in June sees a change - the hot Indian summer gives way to the monsoon. The rain clouds come in f...

Arpora Night Market
The Saturday Night Market is located at Arpora in North Goa, 4.3 kilometers from Anjuna beach, and 3....