Goa
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Goa

India's tropical paradise

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The essence

A quiet introduction

Goa is India at its most relaxed—Portuguese colonial churches beside Hindu temples, golden beaches where yoga retreats meet beach shacks, and a cuisine that reflects centuries of cultural fusion. From boho North to refined South, Goa offers multiple personalities.

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Goa gallery
Goa gallery
Goa gallery
Where to stay

Accommodation

From beach shacks to boutique heritage, Goa has every style.

Taj Exotica
Beach Resort • From $300
Taj Exotica
56 acres on Benaulim Beach.
Ahilya by the Sea
Boutique • From $250
Ahilya by the Sea
Prince Shivaji's heritage hideaway.
Elsewhere
Beach House • From $150
Elsewhere
Barefoot luxury in Mandrem.
What to do

Experiences

Goa blends beach culture with spiritual depth.

Old Goa Churches
3 hours
Old Goa Churches
UNESCO heritage with local historian.
Spice Plantation
Half day
Spice Plantation
Lunch and tour of aromatic gardens.
Backwaters Cruise
3 hours
Backwaters Cruise
Sunset on Chapora River.
Cooking Class
4 hours
Cooking Class
Master Goan-Portuguese fusion.
Dining

Where to eat

Goan cuisine fuses Indian spices with Portuguese influences.

Antares
Modern
Antares
Sarah Todd's beachfront restaurant.
Gunpowder
South Indian
Gunpowder
Heritage house in Assagao.
Fisherman's Wharf
Seafood
Fisherman's Wharf
Riverside Goan institution.
Wellness

Restore & renew

Goa is India's yoga capital.

Yoga Retreat
Yoga Retreat
Week-long programs in jungle settings.
Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurvedic Massage
Traditional treatments on the beach.
Seasonal

Offers

Practical

Getting here

Flights
Dabolim Airport (GOI) or new Mopa Airport.
Transfers
Private car (30-60 min).
Best time
November-February (peak), September-October (quiet).
Visa
e-Visa available for most nationalities.
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