Feb 18, 2019

13 Non-Popular but Must do things in Goa

If you are not a hippie and have a vision for the world beyond booze and pubs then this blog is for you. I am sharing here 13 must-do things that one can do in Goa beyond pubs & casinos.

1. Drive a rented 2 wheeler: 
If you are a tourist, you can book an airconditioned cab but to enjoy Goa freely and to be a traveler, you must visit it by a rented vehicle. 

2Naval Aviation Museum: 
While everyone will tell you to go to this beach and that beach in Goa, keep Naval Aviation Museum at top of your list. It is a must-visit place. It has a huge and terrifying collection of old wartime ships and machines.









3. Fontainhas:
Goa was a Portuguese colony and in fontainhas, there is a row of houses that were still some Portuguese lives. It's a surreal experience to visit this place.









4. Water Sports: 
Goa is heaven for the water sports lover. One can quench its thirst by many water games available here.












5. Avoid Baga & Calangute Beach:
Yes. You heard it right. Avoid Baga & Calangute beach. Everyone will tell you to go to these beaches but these beaches are so crowdy that you will feel suffocated there. Doesn't matter how far you can see, you will see the sea of peoples. You can go to Arambol in North & Cavalossim in South.









6. Mandovi River Sunset Cruise: 
A Cruise trip to Mandovi river is a very underrated thing. You can go to different islands and also the breathtaking sunset view on this river cruise.

7. A trip to Bom Jesus Basilica & the church of St Francis of Assisi: 
A trip on history lane of these churches situated directly in front of each other is surely a must-do a thing in Goa. You will get a glimpse of Goan history at this place. Also, the Church of St Francis Assisi is the only church in goa that has a museum attached.










8.Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception:
The specialty of this church is its location. It is situated in a square. Yes, you heard it right. It is situated just beside a road and has a very picturesque view. One can sit on its stairs and enjoy its view.







9.Spice Village Tour in Goa:
In your daily, you may use different spices but visiting a spice plantation village may give you butterfly in your stomach. Something, that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
10. Shopping at Anjuna Beach:
Shopping at Anjuna Beach is an enriching experience for every shopaholic. You will get lots of fancy stuff at the very roadside price but beware; keep your bargaining mode on.  
11. A train ride to Dudhsagar Falls:
In Monsoon time, this is a must-do activity. Keep a day off for this. You will get some postcard images and some breathtaking views.
12. Visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Ponda:
It is another thing that no one will tell you about. You will get butterflies of different colors and types.
13. Sunrise in North and Sunset in South:
Watching the sunrise at different beaches of North Goa (prefer Candolim Beach) and sunset at South Goa (prefer Cavelossim Beach) will complete your journey. North Goa usually has crowded beaches hence it is more preferable in the morning time while South Goa being less crowdy, is a leisure place for honeymoon goers or for couples, wants to spend some peaceful time watching the sunset.






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