Best Things To Do In Goa

Sai Shyam G
Nov 6 · 3 min read

Goa, fondly known as the Las Vegas of India, holds a reputation for the ultimate party destination. A cultural amalgamation can be found in Goa as various segments of people including foreigners, gang of girls, gang of guys and family vacationers love visiting the place. It’s no wonder that Goa has something to cater to all kinds of travelers.

Here are some of the best things to do in Goa:

Take a cruise on the Mandovi River

There are all types of cruises to select from, such as dinner cruises with Goan music, food, singing, and dancing. Try a candlelight dinner cruise for a more private and memorable experience. There are 1-hour and 2-hour river cruises and sunset cruises as well. You can also go on a backwater or a houseboat cruise, or hire a yacht or catamaran for a few hours or the entire day for exclusive cruising.

Get spiritual at The Basilica of Bom Jesus

Also known as Borea Jezuchi Bajilika, this beautiful basilica located in Old Goa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for holding the remains of St. Francis Xavier. Go here to marvel at the gorgeous Baroque architecture and experience the peace and tranquility inside the structure. Don’t miss to enjoy the festivities during the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, which takes place on December 3 every year.

Explore Goa’s wildlife

From plantations to parks, seeking out Goa’s wildlife is on most people’s list of to-dos when visiting the state. Places like the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park are home to panthers, sloth bears and barking deer that you can see up close in their natural habitat. Don’t forget your binoculars, as tropical birds like woodpeckers, paradise flycatchers, fairy bluebirds and emerald doves are also pretty common up in the trees.

Visit a spice plantation

A visit to one of Goa’s spice plantations will be invigorating and refreshing. The scent of the place will transcend you into a state of oneness with nature. Goa has two prominent spice plantations — the Sahakari Spice Farm and the Tropical Spice Plantation, both in Ponda — which offer tours of the farm. You can learn about the different spices cultivated in these plantations and also gorge on a delicious local lunch.

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