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14 Fun Things To Do in Gorgeous Goa

By Akshatha Vinayak

India's Party Capital is one of the most frequented destinations in India. People can travel and also try various activities. Here is a list of all the fun things for you to do in Goa!

Goa tourism is one of the best travelling experiences in India. Ever youthful feel of this place attracts many. Just enter and you'll find a number of interesting things to do in Goa.

Sun bathing in the beaches, partying at night, thrilling water sports, house boat cruise and flee markets keep engaged in your Goa trip.

So, pack your bags for a fun filled tour!

The Rush of Waves!

The Rush of Waves!

Just the name of Goa reminds us of beaches and parties.One can find amazing beaches in every nook and corner of Goa.

To name a few famous ones: Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach, Candolim Beach, Colva Beach, Vagator Beach, Chapora Beach, Morjim Beach, etc.

If you want quieter beaches, then explore some unexplored beaches in Goa. Sun bathe, enjoy the water and ofcourse the beautiful views these beaches provide.

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Jump Into the Water!

Jump Into the Water!

Want to try some thrilling water sports? Head to Goa. With so many beaches around, water sports are famous.

Jet Skiing, Boating, Banana Boat rides, Parasailing, Scuba Diving and so on. These activities ranges from easy to difficult and fun to most adventurous ones.Try some water activities in Goa.

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Never Forget the Old Goa Tour

Never Forget the Old Goa Tour

Old Goa or Velha Goa is just 10km from the capital Panaji. All the heritage buildings are in Old Goa, it served as the capital of the Portuguese during colonial era.

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and St.Francis Xavier Church are some of the churches in Old Goa. Always include Old Goa tour and it is one of the must things to do in Goa.

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Party .. Party!

Party .. Party!

Party hard while you're in Goa. There are many pubs, clubs and also beaches where parties are organised.

You'll see a very lively night life .Tito's Lane near Candolim Beach is one of the places where you can party hard. Ofcourse, there are many moreplaces!

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Flee Markets Makes You A Spendthrift

Flee Markets Makes You A Spendthrift

You can shop,shop and shop in Goa! Flee markets are very popular here.

Friday Bazaar at Mapusa, Anjuna Flee Market and Ingo's Saturday Night Market are some of the places you can shop!Strolling around theflee markets of Goa ismost enjoyable.

Go On a Wildlife Tour

Go On a Wildlife Tour

Not just beaches and churches, Goa also has many wildlife sanctuaries. Include atleast one wildlife tour during your trip.

Bhagwaan Mahaveer Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the places to visit in Goa.

Try Quad Biking

Try Quad Biking

Quad Biking is for the adventure lovers! Drag your friends and hire quad bikes to explore the unexplored landscapes of Goa.

Enjoy the hilly terrains, mud, jungles, spice plantations your quad bike ride. It is one the interesting things you should do in Goa!

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Explore the Colonial Charm of Fountainhas

Explore the Colonial Charm of Fountainhas

Fountainhas is a heritage area in Panaji. You can see the buildings, churches, etc. left behind by the Portuguese.

This area retains the charm of colonial era. Explore this place on foot and get some awesome pictures!

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Chapora River House Boat Cruise

Chapora River House Boat Cruise

Chapora is a village in North Goa, around 12km from Mapusa city.

Here you can enjoy the house boat ride in the vast Chapora river. You'll be amazed to see the beautiful backwaters in Goa!

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Ride Along the Lesser Known Trails!

Ride Along the Lesser Known Trails!

You can hire bikes for rent and explore. So have a map and go around the lesser known places.

Bike rides and road trips are one of the best things to do in Goa.

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A Tour in the Spice Plantations

A Tour in the Spice Plantations

Spice Plantations tour is a unique one. Tourists can enjoy as well as learn more about the spices.

Spice Plantation tours are popular in Goa. One gets to learn more about various spices and plants. Some plantations offer other fun activities like boating, elephant ride, etc.

You can also try some yummy cuisine in the trip. Tropical Spice Plantations in Ponda, Sahakari Spice Farm, etc. are some of the popular plantations.

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Get a Tattoo

Get a Tattoo

It's always fun to try some unusual things. Goa is full of tattoo Studios, go get a tattoo!

If not a permanent one, try a temporary one! It is one of the fun things you must do in Goa.

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Tasty Goan Cuisine

Tasty Goan Cuisine

Goan Cuisine mainly consists of Seafood. There are two kinds of Goan cuisine you can try: Authentic and Portuguese-Goan dishes.

Some dishes have the Portuguese influence. Goan Prawn Curry, fried fish, Chamucas (Goan Samosa), Vindaloo, etc. are some of the dishes you should try here.

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Yoga in Beach

Yoga in Beach

Not just sun bathing, you should try doing yoga in beaches. There are many yoga centres which conduct yoga classes in Anjuna Beach, Agonda Beach and so on.

Yoga in beach is one of the interesting things to try in Goa!

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