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Weekends Getaways in Goa

Goa perfectly encompasses the optimal mix of youthful vibrant culture, historic charm, and magnificent natural beauty of India. This splendid coastal state offers the tourists an entry to a magical realm of fun, and frolic all year around. Let us discuss what are you likely to experience once you visit this surreal land and how to make the most of your time once you are there.

Table of Content

  • Goa tour packages 
  • Best time to visit Goa
  • How to reach Goa
  • Places to visit in Goa
  • Culinary charms
  • Shopping in Goa
  • FAQs

Goa Tour Packages

SOTC offers several tour packages to Goa that can be perfect according to your idea of an ideal Goa vacation. From adventurous to serene, you can easily find the right Goa tour package for you, including the ones below.

Goa Tour Packages No. of Days Price*
Goa - Cygnett Inn Celestiial 3 Nights 4 Days Rs. 7 899
Goa - Kyriad Candolim Goa By OTHPL 3 Nights 4 Days Rs. 7 349
Goa - Cozzet Bay Boutique 3 Nights 4 Days Rs. 7 899
Goa - Calangute Towers 3 Nights 4 Days Rs.  7 899
Goa - White Woods Resort and Spa 3 Nights 4 Days Rs. 9 749

Best time to visit Goa


To visit a new place, you need to choose the best season when you can explore all the nooks of the destination. And when it is Goa, you must cover as many places as possible. The best time to visit Goa, when you do not have to worry about bothersome sweats is between Mid-November and Mid-February. During these months, you will find the weather in Goa at its best. For thorough information, you can click here.

How to reach Goa

The unwinding capital of India, Goa can be reached in several ways. You can have a direct flight from cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kochi. Let us now check out how to reach Goa via many modes of transport. 
 
By air
 
Goa is well-connected to many cities in India via flights. The nearest airport to Panaji is Dabolim Airport. Apart from domestic flights, Dabolim Airport also receives international flights from Germany and the UK during the peak season.
 
By rail
 
You can reach Goa very easily by train. The main railway stations in Goa are Madgaon and Vasco-da-Gama. Most of the trains enter Goa via Mumbai.
 
By road
 
You can even board a bus to reach Goa. Bus services to Goa are available from many cities in the country. An alternate option is to go for a road trip. You can either take your car or opt for a car rental service to head to the tropical paradise.

Places to visit in Goa

Goa is dotted with attractions. And even for your short break, you can actually cover many attractions. The only thing to keep in mind is that some options are better to be visited after dusk, while the rest of them can be covered in the day hours.
  • Chapora Fort
  • Bom Jesus Basilica
  • Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Baga Beach

Let us discuss them in length:

Chapora Fort

Chapora Fort is mainly popular for its history. However, after Dil Chahta Hain was shot here, the attraction became even more famous and fetches tourists. While on your Goa trip, you cannot just miss out on visiting this place.
What’s special: You can enjoy splendid views of Ozran Beach, Vagator Beach, and Morjim Beach from the fort.

Major attractions: Vagator beach, Cahpora beach, Anjuna beach, Sinquerim fort, etc.

Transportation: You can take a taxi, auto, rickshaw, local buses, or two-wheeler to reach the fort.

Basilica of Bom Jesus 

This is one of the most frequented and oldest attractions in Goa. You can visit this attraction to witness Baroque architecture. 
What’s special:  It was built by the Portuguese between 1609 and 1612

Major attractions: St. Augustine Tower, Candolim beach, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, etc.

Transportation: You can hire a taxi to reach the Basilica of Bom Jesus 

Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

This is the second largest wildlife reserve in Goa. You will be able to witness wild animals in their natural habitat here. Apart from this, you can also enjoy the silence of the woods in this wildlife sanctuary.
What’s special:  Wild animals like Laughing Hyenas, Sloth Bears, and Indian Bisons

Major attractions: Palolem beach, Agonda beach, Goa Chitra Museum, etc.

Transportation: If you are heading from Panaji, you can hire a cab

Baga Beach

Baga Beach is perhaps the most popular beach in Goa which is mostly visited by every tourist who goes to Goa. Apart from witnessing the beautiful sea touching the beach, you can also indulge in various water activities.

What’s special:  Shacks and beachside cafes

Major attractions: Aguada Fort, Anjuna beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus, etc.

Transportation: To reach Baga beach from Panaji, you can take a taxi or book a scooter
Apart from these, there are many other places to visit and attractions to cover in Goa. You can find some information about them by checking out the places to visit in Goa that we include in our Goa tour packages.

Culinary charms

A Goa trip is just not complete without trying the sumptuous food here. You can choose from the variety of food in Goa, such as:
  • Goan Fish Curry
  • Goan Pork Vindaloo
  • Feijoada
  • Samarachi Kodi
Let us talk a bit more about these Goan cuisines here.

Goan Fish Curry

Also called Xitti Kodi, this can be called the staple food of Goa. It is a bit on the spicier side and you can find the rich flavor of coconut in it. The tangy touch in this curry comes from raw mango. The fish mainly used in this curry is pomfret.

Goan Pork Vindaloo

Along with pork, onion, garlic, and chilies, vinegar is also added to this dish. This is an overnight preparation and it is worth the time taken. 

Feijoada

This is basically a stew made of pork and red beans. This is lighter on the tummy and super delicious on the mouth. Coconut milk is also added to the stew to bring an authentic Goan touch.

Samarachi Kodi

This is a must-have for prawn lovers. Well, you need to know that it is a bit tangy and spicy too. Coconut milk in it brings the typical flavor to this dish.
To know the places where you can try these dishes along with many other cuisines, you can click here.
Shopping in Goa
 
Apart from the beaches, food, watersports, and nightlife, Goa is also popular for the markets. A few of the markets where you can go shopping are:
 
  • Mapusa Market
  • Anjuna Flea Market
  • Saturday Night Market

Here is a bit more information about these markets:

Mapusa Market

The goods sold here are mainly by farmers and small businessmen. Things that you can buy from this market are clothes, souvenirs, accessories, artifacts, etc.

Anjuna Flea Market

Fruits, clothes, electronics, accessories, you can get all of them at this market. The market remains open till midnight. Therefore, even if you are starting your day late, you can visit this gorgeous market.

Saturday Night Market

Name it and get it in this market. You can get almost everything in Saturday Night Market. You can even witness live concerts in this market.
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Goa perfectly encompasses the optimal mix of youthful vibrant culture, historic charm, and magnificent natural beauty of India. This splendid coastal state offers the tourists an entry to a magical realm of fun, and frolic all year around. Let us discuss what are you likely to experience once you visit this surreal land and how to make the most of your time once you are there.

Table of Content

  • Goa tour packages 
  • Best time to visit Goa
  • How to reach Goa
  • Places to visit in Goa
  • Culinary charms
  • Shopping in Goa
  • FAQs

Goa Tour Packages

SOTC offers several tour packages to Goa that can be perfect according to your idea of an ideal Goa vacation. From adventurous to serene, you can easily find the right Goa tour package for you, including the ones below.

Goa Tour Packages No. of Days Price*
Goa - Cygnett Inn Celestiial 3 Nights 4 Days Rs. 7 899
Goa - Kyriad Candolim Goa By OTHPL 3 Nights 4 Days Rs. 7 349
Goa - Cozzet Bay Boutique 3 Nights 4 Days Rs. 7 899
Goa - Calangute Towers 3 Nights 4 Days Rs.  7 899
Goa - White Woods Resort and Spa 3 Nights 4 Days Rs. 9 749

Best time to visit Goa


To visit a new place, you need to choose the best season when you can explore all the nooks of the destination. And when it is Goa, you must cover as many places as possible. The best time to visit Goa, when you do not have to worry about bothersome sweats is between Mid-November and Mid-February. During these months, you will find the weather in Goa at its best. For thorough information, you can click here.

How to reach Goa

The unwinding capital of India, Goa can be reached in several ways. You can have a direct flight from cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kochi. Let us now check out how to reach Goa via many modes of transport. 
 
By air
 
Goa is well-connected to many cities in India via flights. The nearest airport to Panaji is Dabolim Airport. Apart from domestic flights, Dabolim Airport also receives international flights from Germany and the UK during the peak season.
 
By rail
 
You can reach Goa very easily by train. The main railway stations in Goa are Madgaon and Vasco-da-Gama. Most of the trains enter Goa via Mumbai.
 
By road
 
You can even board a bus to reach Goa. Bus services to Goa are available from many cities in the country. An alternate option is to go for a road trip. You can either take your car or opt for a car rental service to head to the tropical paradise.

Places to visit in Goa

Goa is dotted with attractions. And even for your short break, you can actually cover many attractions. The only thing to keep in mind is that some options are better to be visited after dusk, while the rest of them can be covered in the day hours.
  • Chapora Fort
  • Bom Jesus Basilica
  • Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Baga Beach

Let us discuss them in length:

Chapora Fort

Chapora Fort is mainly popular for its history. However, after Dil Chahta Hain was shot here, the attraction became even more famous and fetches tourists. While on your Goa trip, you cannot just miss out on visiting this place.
What’s special: You can enjoy splendid views of Ozran Beach, Vagator Beach, and Morjim Beach from the fort.

Major attractions: Vagator beach, Cahpora beach, Anjuna beach, Sinquerim fort, etc.

Transportation: You can take a taxi, auto, rickshaw, local buses, or two-wheeler to reach the fort.

Basilica of Bom Jesus 

This is one of the most frequented and oldest attractions in Goa. You can visit this attraction to witness Baroque architecture. 
What’s special:  It was built by the Portuguese between 1609 and 1612

Major attractions: St. Augustine Tower, Candolim beach, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, etc.

Transportation: You can hire a taxi to reach the Basilica of Bom Jesus 

Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

This is the second largest wildlife reserve in Goa. You will be able to witness wild animals in their natural habitat here. Apart from this, you can also enjoy the silence of the woods in this wildlife sanctuary.
What’s special:  Wild animals like Laughing Hyenas, Sloth Bears, and Indian Bisons

Major attractions: Palolem beach, Agonda beach, Goa Chitra Museum, etc.

Transportation: If you are heading from Panaji, you can hire a cab

Baga Beach

Baga Beach is perhaps the most popular beach in Goa which is mostly visited by every tourist who goes to Goa. Apart from witnessing the beautiful sea touching the beach, you can also indulge in various water activities.

What’s special:  Shacks and beachside cafes

Major attractions: Aguada Fort, Anjuna beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus, etc.

Transportation: To reach Baga beach from Panaji, you can take a taxi or book a scooter
Apart from these, there are many other places to visit and attractions to cover in Goa. You can find some information about them by checking out the places to visit in Goa that we include in our Goa tour packages.

Culinary charms

A Goa trip is just not complete without trying the sumptuous food here. You can choose from the variety of food in Goa, such as:
  • Goan Fish Curry
  • Goan Pork Vindaloo
  • Feijoada
  • Samarachi Kodi
Let us talk a bit more about these Goan cuisines here.

Goan Fish Curry

Also called Xitti Kodi, this can be called the staple food of Goa. It is a bit on the spicier side and you can find the rich flavor of coconut in it. The tangy touch in this curry comes from raw mango. The fish mainly used in this curry is pomfret.

Goan Pork Vindaloo

Along with pork, onion, garlic, and chilies, vinegar is also added to this dish. This is an overnight preparation and it is worth the time taken. 

Feijoada

This is basically a stew made of pork and red beans. This is lighter on the tummy and super delicious on the mouth. Coconut milk is also added to the stew to bring an authentic Goan touch.

Samarachi Kodi

This is a must-have for prawn lovers. Well, you need to know that it is a bit tangy and spicy too. Coconut milk in it brings the typical flavor to this dish.
To know the places where you can try these dishes along with many other cuisines, you can click here.
Shopping in Goa
 
Apart from the beaches, food, watersports, and nightlife, Goa is also popular for the markets. A few of the markets where you can go shopping are:
 
  • Mapusa Market
  • Anjuna Flea Market
  • Saturday Night Market

Here is a bit more information about these markets:

Mapusa Market

The goods sold here are mainly by farmers and small businessmen. Things that you can buy from this market are clothes, souvenirs, accessories, artifacts, etc.

Anjuna Flea Market

Fruits, clothes, electronics, accessories, you can get all of them at this market. The market remains open till midnight. Therefore, even if you are starting your day late, you can visit this gorgeous market.

Saturday Night Market

Name it and get it in this market. You can get almost everything in Saturday Night Market. You can even witness live concerts in this market.

FAQs

 
1. When is the best time to visit Goa?
A: The best time to visit Goa is between Mid-November and Mid-February. During these months, you can find pleasant weather; hence, can enjoy your stay and other activities in Goa.

2. Is 3-days sufficient for a Goa trip?
A: Yes, you can cover the majority of the tourist attractions and also indulge in various activities in Goa in 3 days.

3. What is the minimum budget for a Goa trip? 
A: The minimum budget for your Goa trip is around INR 7000 per person, provided you take the tour package from SOTC. Flight charges are optional. If you opt for a flight, the package price may go a bit higher.

4. How can I spend 3-days in Goa?
A: You can start by exploring the beaches first. Goa has many beaches and you can cover as many of them as possible. On the first day, you can also attend beach parties and even go to the shacks and cafes at the beaches. The next day you can visit all the popular attractions like the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fort Aguada, Chapora Fort, etc. On the third day, you can enjoy the nightlife of Goa and even visit the casinos.

5. Which is the best part of Goa?
A: If you are a party person, you can spend most of your time in North Goa. On the other hand, if you are a lover of solitude and want to connect with nature, you can stay in South Goa.

6. Which are the famous beaches in Goa?
A: Goa is popular for its number of beaches. However, some of the most famous are Colva Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Morjim Beach, Palolem Beach, Vagator Beach, Galgibaga Beach, Calangute Beach, Agonda Beach, Arambol Beach, etc.

7. Which are the important places to visit in Goa?
A: Some of the most important places that you must not miss out on visiting in Goa are Basilica of Bom Jesus, Dudhsagar Falls, Baga Beach, Aguada Fort, Anjuna Beach, Divar Island, and Dona Paula,  to name a few. Apart from this, you can try Scuba Diving, Water Sports, Dining on Cruise, etc. in Goa.

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