Things to do in Goa or Places to visit in Goa sometimes gets complicated not because it’s difficult but because Attractions in Goa for tourist and adventure lovers are limitless.
Most Tourist comes to Goa and all they do is shack on the beach, go for some beach hopping, try and/or enjoy some local drinks like Fenni and may be go for night clubs and enjoy the nightlife in Goa. Let me tell you that Goa is not about just Beaches and nightlife, You can find such things everywhere. If you are a real traveler and visiting Goa for real adventures and experience the best things to do in Goa and want to feel the beating pulse of Goa, You have come to the right place. In this post, We have listed Top 10 Things To Do In Goa to make your trip most memorable and adventurous.
Hacienda Goa, Near By Baga Beach Hacienda Goa – 8 mins walk to Baga Beach, 12 mins walk to Calangute Beach and 4 mins walk to Titos Lane
Baga Beach : “Best Beach In Goa“
Baga Beach is considered as the Best Beach In Goa. Baga Beach is the most popular beach in Goa and also the most busiest beach in Goa.
Baga Beach is also the iconic tourist destination because beside just beach you can also enjoy Water Sports during day and the nightlife at this beach with numerous pubs, clubs, and bars.
If you are looking to Book a room, better book your room in one of the resorts in Baga Beach , that way you will be able to enjoy your day in water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, falling from a banana boat, etc and also enjoy some fresh and delicious seafood. Baga Beach is the Beach you Don’t want to miss. This was my first destination as well and it was the best.
Mandovi River : Sunset Point in Goa
The GTDC or Goa Tourism Development Corporation river cruises on Mandovi River provides it’s cruise service during daytime, sunset, and moonlight. If you want to enjoy Sunset Point in Goa, you must go on a romantic sunset cruise on Mandovi River.
Chapora River : Sunset Cruise in Goa
Chapora River in Goa is the main river of northern Goa and runs west on to the Arabian sea at Chapora. You can enjoy the Cruise ride while having fun viewing the Arabian ocean and later in the evening you can enjoy the sunset. Chapora River Cruise is also best for Sunset Cruise in Goa.
Dolphin Watching Boat Tour in Goa
Watching Dolphin in Goa can be done using one of the Dolphin Watching Boat Tour but Swimming with Dolphin is not possible in Goa.
Explore About Devils Canyon
It is believed that this was a place of a demon who was controlling all the living creatures in this area. This place was later cured when a local duped the demon and stole his fishes. Some People still do believe and call it scary place to visit but try yourself and Enjoy the chills at this spooky place. People says they are amazed by the waterfall, may be you should experience it too.
Fort Aguada : Portuguese Fort in Goa
As you know Goa was once under Portuguese long time back, Fort Aguada and it’s lighthouse from 17th century is still preserved and well maintained.
Without Visiting Fort Aguada and its lighthouse, your Goa trip will be incomplete. Fort Aguada is a Portuguese Fort which is well maintained and preserved from seventeenth century . You will be amazed when you explore the history and architecture of this fort.
Bondla wildlife Sanctuary Safari in Goa
Bondla wildlife Sanctuary is the best wildlife sanctuary in Goa. Bondla wildlife Sanctuary is located in Ponda Taluka, Northeastern part of Goa. This is also a famous picnic spot for Tourist and for school children and has some good cottage rooms for staying as well. You can view Malabar Giant Squirrel, Indian Bison, Deer and many more at this sanctuary. Bondla wildlife Sanctuary has over hundred species of birds, Zoological Park, Deer Safari Park, Nature Education Center, and Birds and Wild Animals.
Four-Tiered Waterfall : Dudhsagar Falls in Goa
Dudhsagar Falls means ‘Sea of Milk’ in English. It is located on the border of Karnataka and Mandovi River in Goa. You can enjoy the nature to its extent with the stunning four-tiered waterfall and lush forests that are surrounded this place.
Water Sports: Things To Do In Vasco Da Gama, Goa
A hub that connects great beaches in Goa is the town of Vasco Da Gama. This is a must-visit place for you where you can have good food, do shopping, and enjoy playing many water adventure sports. This place is the best places in Goa for parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling, and many more.
Not A Butterfly Island : Butterfly Beach in Goa
Some people refer Butterfly Beach as Butterfly island because it is kind of hidden beach and people arrive to Butterfly Beach beach in a boat ride ( Boat ride to Butterfly Beach in Goa is a preferred way to get here) which gives them the impression of an island because of semi circular shape of this beach. It got the name Butterfly beach because while trekking to this place, You can discover hundreds of thousands of butterflies. In fact Butterfly beach is a home for most of the exotic butterflies.
Butterfly Beach in South Goa is a beautiful beach and offers you from exotic species of butterflies, Dolphin Watch , to magnificent Sunset
If you have limited time and can’t make to all the places, My recommendation is to Make your first destination point to Baga Beach and enjoy your day in Beach and night in the night club in Baga Beach and next day rent a boat from Palolem Beaches to Butterfly Beach and that way you can see Dolphin , Sunset and exotic Butterflies as well.
