Goa - The Tourist’s Paradise
Goa is a beautiful enclave of beaches, hills and waterfalls, complete with a fusion of Portuguese and Konkani culture. This fusion can be seen in everything from the language, street signs, local delicacies, fashion sense and festivals. Fly with Indigo from Kochi to Goa lowest fare flights, and bear the first-hand witness to paradise.
Things to do in Goa
- Visit Historic Goa: Colloquially known as ‘Rome of the East,' a stroll down the streets of the capital of Old Goa, adorned by seventeenth-century cathedrals renders a medieval Portuguese image in your mind.
- Palolem Beach: The signature of the Palolem Beach is the palm trees that surround the sandy shores. Enjoy a variety of activities like yoga, kayaking, dolphin spotting, silent disco, Ayurvedic massage and take your pick from a variety of local delicacies.
Tourist attractions in Goa
- Calangute Beach: This is the largest beach in North Goa, and is also known as the ‘Queen of the Beaches’. Calangute is swamped with restaurants and pubs, and also offers parasailing and jet skiing.
- Dudhsagar Falls: Located at a distance of 60 km from Panjim, DudhSagar Falls scales a height of over 1000 ft in a four-tiered setting, making it a picturesque masterpiece.
Places to shop in Goa
For the best street shopping experience, visit the Anjuna Flea Market which is organised on Anjuna Beach every Wednesday. It is a one-stop destination for all your shopping needs from locally sourced spices to jewellery. Alternatively, Mall de Goa is the biggest shopping mall in the state with over 80 retail stores of local and international brands.
Best time to visit Goa
The best time to visit Goa is in the months of November to March when the temperature drops by a few degrees, making it extremely pleasant to spend a day at the beach.
Modes of transport in Goa
Being a tourist hub, Goa is well-connected from one tourist destination to another. Local transportation includes local buses, local ferries, auto-rickshaws, pre-booked taxis and bike taxis. Cycles and bikes are also available for hire.
Weather in Goa
Goa enjoys a hot and humid climate all throughout the year, which is typical of a coastal city. It receives a steady rainfall during monsoon season, from June to August.
Airports in Goa
Goa International Airport is located 30 km from Panjim. It is well-designed and easily accessible through local transportation and caters to both domestic and international flights from a single terminal building of over 36,000 sq. ft. IndiGo frequently operates Goa to Pune, Goa to Hyderabad, Goa to Chennai and Goa to Ahmedabad flights from this international airport.
Address: Airport Rd, Dabolim, Goa 403801
IATA Code: GOI