{"id":13562,"date":"2019-07-28T05:15:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T10:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/?p=13562"},"modified":"2021-06-04T16:03:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T16:03:26","slug":"top-22-things-to-do-in-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c21397b481\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c21397b481\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#1_BEACH_HOPPING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"1. BEACH HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">1. BEACH HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#2_TEMPLE_HOPPING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"2. TEMPLE HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">2. TEMPLE HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#3_CHURCH_HOPPING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"3. CHURCH HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">3. CHURCH HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#4_HERITAGE_WALKS_OF_GOA_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"4. HERITAGE WALKS OF GOA &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">4. HERITAGE WALKS OF GOA &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#5_VISIT_A_SPICE_FARM_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"5. VISIT A SPICE FARM &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">5. VISIT A SPICE FARM &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#6_ATTEND_UNIQUE_GOAN_FESTIVALS_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"6. ATTEND UNIQUE GOAN FESTIVALS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!\">6. ATTEND UNIQUE GOAN FESTIVALS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#7_SHOPPING_GUIDE_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"7. SHOPPING GUIDE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!\">7. SHOPPING GUIDE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#8_MUSEUMS_OF_GOA_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"8. MUSEUMS OF GOA &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!\">8. MUSEUMS OF GOA &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#9_WATERFALLS_OF_GOA_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"9. WATERFALLS OF GOA &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">9. WATERFALLS OF GOA &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#10_VEGAN_VEGETARIAN_FOOD_TRAILS_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"10. VEGAN &amp; VEGETARIAN FOOD TRAILS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">10. VEGAN &amp; VEGETARIAN FOOD TRAILS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#11_TAKE_A_CRUISE_TOUR_ON_MANDOVI_RIVER-_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"11. TAKE A CRUISE TOUR ON MANDOVI RIVER- TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">11. TAKE A CRUISE TOUR ON MANDOVI RIVER- TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#12_THE_INTERNATIONAL_FILM_FESTIVAL_OF_INDIA_AKA_IFFI_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"12. THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA AKA IFFI &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">12. THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA AKA IFFI &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#13_BEST_PLACES_FOR_BIRD-WATCHING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"13. BEST PLACES FOR BIRD-WATCHING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">13. BEST PLACES FOR BIRD-WATCHING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#14_ADVENTURE_SPORTS_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"14. ADVENTURE SPORTS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!!!\">14. ADVENTURE SPORTS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!!!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#15_WATER_SPORTS_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"15. WATER SPORTS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">15. WATER SPORTS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#16_DOLPHIN_WATCHING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"16. DOLPHIN WATCHING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">16. DOLPHIN WATCHING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#17_AYURVEDIC_MASSAGE_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"17. AYURVEDIC MASSAGE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">17. AYURVEDIC MASSAGE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#18_GET_A_TATTOO_DONE_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"18. GET A TATTOO DONE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">18. GET A TATTOO DONE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#19_CYCLING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"19. CYCLING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">19. CYCLING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#20_RENT_A_BIKE_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"20. RENT A BIKE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">20. RENT A BIKE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#I_lied_to_the_cop_that_%E2%80%9Cit%E2%80%99s_my_birthday_today_please_forgive_me%E2%80%9D_It_fell_to_deaf_ears\" title=\"I lied to the cop that \u201cit\u2019s my birthday today, please forgive me.\u201d It fell to deaf ears!\">I lied to the cop that \u201cit\u2019s my birthday today, please forgive me.\u201d It fell to deaf ears!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#21_ATTEND_A_PARTY_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"21. ATTEND A PARTY &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">21. ATTEND A PARTY &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#22_DO_NOTHING_AKA_SUSEGAD_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\" title=\"22. DO NOTHING AKA SUSEGAD &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA\">22. DO NOTHING AKA SUSEGAD &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#Please_Click_Below_Links_For_More_Free_Guides_On_Goa_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Please Click Below Links For More Free Guides On Goa &#8211;\">Please Click Below Links For More Free Guides On Goa &#8211;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#Spread_the_love_share_this_blog\" title=\"Spread the love, share this blog\">Spread the love, share this blog<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-22-things-to-do-in-goa\/#Pls_subscribefollowlike\" title=\"Pls subscribe\/follow\/like:\">Pls subscribe\/follow\/like:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This blog is about the top things to do in Goa. Goa offers something for everyone. Some of the amazing things you can do in Goa for a reasonable price are <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Beach Hopping<\/li><li>Temple Hopping<\/li><li>Church Hopping<\/li><li>Heritage Walks Of Goa<\/li><li>Visit A Spice Farm<\/li><li>Attend Unique Goan Festivals<\/li><li>Shopping Guide<\/li><li>Museums Of Goa<\/li><li>Waterfalls Of Goa<\/li><li>Vegan &amp; Vegetarian Food Trails<\/li><li>Take A Cruise Tour on Mandovi River<\/li><li>The International Film Festival of India or IFFI, Goa!<\/li><li>Best Places For Birdwatching<\/li><li>Adventure Sports<\/li><li>Water Sports<\/li><li>Dolphin Watching<\/li><li>Ayurvedic Massage<\/li><li>Get A Tattoo Done<\/li><li>Cycling<\/li><li>Rent A Bike<\/li><li>Attend A Party<\/li><li>Do Nothing aka Susegad<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13561\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-palolem.jpg\" alt=\"Top things to do Goa India Beach Palolem\" class=\"wp-image-13561\"\/><figcaption>Me at Palolem Beach, South Goa. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I have been to Goa more than 10 times. Being a resident of Sanpada in Navi Mumbai, we would often take an overnight bus impulsively from Sector 17, Vashi Plaza. Now that I have left Mumbai, I miss those days. That said, I keep coming back to this part of India. I have been to Goa with mostly friends and family. Below is a complete guide on the Top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oyorooms.com\/travel-guide\/things-to-do-in-goa\/?utm_source=organic_blog&amp;utm_medium=SEO_Tblog&amp;utm_campaign=SEO_Bloggers_asoulwindow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Things To Do In Goa<\/a> based upon my 10 years of loving Goa. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13548\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/mudgaon-station-mario-mirinda-painting-top-things-to-do-goa-india-.jpg\" alt=\"Mudgaon Station Mario Mirinda Painting Top things to do Goa India\" class=\"wp-image-13548\"\/><figcaption>Me Posing against a painting by famed Goan Artist <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariodemiranda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mario Miranda<\/a>. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_BEACH_HOPPING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>1. BEACH HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course it\u2019s the top thing to do in Goa. There is no dearth of amazing beaches in Goa. That said, I love the underrated beaches of <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/09\/21\/in-search-of-king-cobra-in-agumbe-rainforests-with-the-i-travel-group-the-wettest-place-in-south-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Karnataka<\/strong> <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/09\/01\/top-10-things-to-do-in-lonavala-khandala-monsoon-weekend-break-from-mumbai-pune\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maharashtra<\/strong><\/a> equally. But we are talking Goa right now. Though, many travel snobs will pull up their eyebrows on the mere mention of the touristy Baga and Calangute beaches in North Goa, I personally love it. The vibes, amazing variety of food, music and (for me), a comforting familiarity makes it my favourite. Beware, it is not going to be as lively in South Goa, which is often \u2018preferred\u2019 by the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/05\/01\/why-i-hate-the-glamorization-snobbery-of-solo-traveling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">travel snobs<\/a>.<\/strong> Other prominent beaches in North Goa are Candolim Beach, Morjim and Ashvem Beach, the offbeat Coco Beach, the quieter Sinquerim Beach, Anjuna Beach and the nearby Vagator Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13558\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/top-things-to-do-goa-india-agonda-beach-9.jpg\" alt=\"Top things to do Goa India Agonda Beach (9)\" class=\"wp-image-13558\"\/><figcaption>My friend Pradnya at Agonda Beach, South Goa. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I liked Arambol beach too which can be easily accessed from North Goa via Mapusa on a bike ride. The beaches in South Goa are quite and cleaner. I personally liked the Palolem beach (and the wood fired pizzas at some cafes), Patnem beach (I damaged my expensive DSLR camera here) and Agonda beach. I accessed the Butterfly Beach via a boat ride. We visited Butterfly Beach after an early morning Dolphin watching on boat. Other prominent beaches in South Goa are Colva Beach, Betul Beach, Bogmalo Beach, Majorda Beach, Benaulim Beach. This indeed is the top thing to do in Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13547\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/mangeshi-mandir-ponda-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-17.jpg\" alt=\"Mangeshi Mandir Ponda Top things to do Goa India Beach (17)\" class=\"wp-image-13547\"\/><figcaption>We arrived at Mangeshi Temple on a rainy evening. Ponda. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_TEMPLE_HOPPING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>2. TEMPLE HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a well hidden fact that the temples of Goa were systematically destroyed by the Portuguese during their rule which is why most of the prominent temples are located on the outskirts. Some of the existing temples of Goa are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Shri Kamakshi Mandir<\/li><li>Mahadev Mandir<\/li><li>Shri Saptakoteshwar Mandir<\/li><li>Shri Damodar Mandir<\/li><li>Maruti Mandir<\/li><li>Shri Ramnath Mandir<\/li><li>Shri Bhagvati Mandir<\/li><li>Shri Shantdurga Mandir<\/li><li>Shri Rudreshwar Mandir<\/li><li>Shri Nagesh Mandir<\/li><li>1008 Shri Adinath Digambar Jain Mandir<\/li><li>Lakshami Narasimha Mandir<\/li><li>Mahalakshami Mandir<\/li><li>Mahalasa Mandir and Brahma Mandir.<\/li><li>Mangeshi Mandir in Ponda is perhaps the most popular and revered temple in Goa.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13557\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/the-our-lady-of-the-immaculate-conception-church-panjim-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church Panjim Top things to do Goa India Beach (2)\" class=\"wp-image-13557\"\/><figcaption>Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception &#8211; Located in Altinho, Panaji aka Panjim. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_CHURCH_HOPPING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>3. CHURCH HOPPING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ancient and new churches in Goa. The most popular one is The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception <em>Church which is located in Panjim aka Panaji. The Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan starrer Bollywood Film <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_(2000_film)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh<\/a> made this Church popular. An exquisite example of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baroque_architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baroque architecture<\/a>, The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a must visit. It is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13538\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"922\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/basilica-of-bom-jesus-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-25.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica Of Bom Jesus Top things to do Goa India Beach (25)\" class=\"wp-image-13538\"\/><figcaption>The Basilica of Bom Jesus. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Based upon the number of year they were built in, the prominent Churches of Goa worth a visit are:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Church of Our Lady of the Mount \u2013 Located in Ella,<em> built in<\/em> 1510<\/li><li>Chapel of St. Catherine \u2013 Located in North Goa, built in 1510<\/li><li><em>Church Of Lady Of Rosary &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Bainguinim, built in 1510<\/em><\/li><li>Santa Cruz Church &#8211; Located in Santa Cruz, built in 1547<\/li><li><em>St Andrew\u2019s Church &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Vaddem, Vasco Da Gama, built in 1570<\/em><\/li><li>Diogo\u2019s Church \u2013 Located in Guirim, <em>built in <\/em>1604<\/li><li>Basilica of Bom Jesus \u2013 Located in Old Goa Rd, Bainguinim, <em>built in <\/em>1605<\/li><li>Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception &#8211; Located in Altinho, Panaji, <em>built in <\/em>1609<\/li><li><em> Elizabeth\u2019s Church &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Ucassaim, built in 1618<\/em><\/li><li>Church of the Cross of Miracles &#8211; Located in Bainguinim, built in 1619<\/li><li>Nossa Senhora de Penha de Franca \u2013 Located in Bardez, built in 1626<\/li><li>Se Cathedral \u2013 Located in Velha, <em>built in <\/em>1640<\/li><li>Church of St Francis of Assisi &#8211; Located in Velha , built in 1661<\/li><li>Church of St. Cajetan &#8211; Located in Velha, <em>built in<\/em> 1661<\/li><li><em>Church of St. Anne &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Tataulim, built in 1695<\/em><\/li><li><em>Three Kings Chapel &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Cansaulim, built in 1721<\/em><\/li><li><em> Alex, Church &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Curtorim, built in 1741<\/em><\/li><li><em> Clara\u2019s Church &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Assonora, built in 1768<\/em><\/li><li><em>Chapel of Saint Sebastian &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Panjim, built in 1818<\/em><\/li><li>Mae De Deus Church \u2013 Located in Saligao , built in 1873<\/li><li><em> John the Baptist Church &#8211; <\/em>Located in <em>Benaulim, built in 1956<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13546\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/fontainhas-panaji-portuguese-homes-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-27.jpg\" alt=\"Fontainhas Panaji Portuguese homes Top things to do Goa India Beach (27)\" class=\"wp-image-13546\"\/><figcaption>The heritage walk in the Portuguese Fontainhas. Panaji. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_HERITAGE_WALKS_OF_GOA_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>4. HERITAGE WALKS OF GOA &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Goa is a treasure trove for heritage lovers. Be it old buildings or historical places or an entire locality which is a heritage colony, Goa is rich in heritage sites. The very old Churches and buildings of Old Goa make it a heritage heavy area. Basilica Of Bom Jesus is the most visited Church in Old Goa. I was impressed by its sheer size. Mormugao Fort, St. Augustine Tower aka Church Of St. Augustin, Chapora Fort, Aguada Fort, Reis Mogos Fort and Cabo De Rama Fort are some of the interesting heritage sites in Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favourite is <a href=\"https:\/\/thrillingtravel.in\/heritage-walk-fontainhas-panjim-goa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heritage Walk in Fontainhas<\/a> near Panaji though. The strong Portuguese influence can be seen in the architecture of the houses and even in the lifestyle of the people living here. I was surprised to discover such a gem of a destination by fluke!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13554\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/spice-farm-organic-food-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-28.jpg\" alt=\"Spice Farm Organic Food Top things to do Goa India Beach (28)\" class=\"wp-image-13554\"\/><figcaption>Organic Lunch at Sahakari Spice Farm, Ponda. Panaji. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_VISIT_A_SPICE_FARM_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>5. VISIT A SPICE FARM &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I started valuing the spice farms of Goa more when I visited the similar spice farms in <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2018\/07\/24\/rural-eco-tourism-at-offbeat-hiriwadunna-lake-dambulla-sri-lanka-boat-ride-village-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/a>. Both experiences were nice but you gain perspective only when you visit other countries. You can enjoy a walk through the spice farms in Goa and check out how they grow the local medicinal plants. What\u2019s more, you can also buy the aromatic oils from the shopping arenas in most spice farms of Goa. And in case, you are a bit hungry with all the walking, you can dig into a sumptuous lunch of local lunch made from locally produced organic ingredients. I visited the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sahakarifarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sahakari Spice Farm<\/a> . It was nice but I hated the activities involved with elephants such as bath with elephant. Please do not o that. It is torture to the elephants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13555\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/spice-farm-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-29.jpg\" alt=\"Spice Farm Top things to do Goa India Beach (29)\" class=\"wp-image-13555\"\/><figcaption>A guide explaining at the Sahakari Spice Farm. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_ATTEND_UNIQUE_GOAN_FESTIVALS_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>6. ATTEND UNIQUE GOAN FESTIVALS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many know that Goa has a large population of Hindus. After all, the present Christians is Goa were also once Hindus. Some of the Hindu festival celebrated with much gusto in Goa are Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Dahi Handi festival in Mapusa etc. I did stay in Goa during Deepawali, a major Hindu festival. There was not much of a <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bhavya-deepawali-mahotsav-ayodhya-deepotsav-celebrations-on-banks-of-sarayu-river-uttar-pradesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14137\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>Deepawali celebration<\/strong><\/a> going on in the Baga and Calangute area where I lived. I attended the unique celebrations of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/offbeat-goa-unique-boat-festival-during-tripurari-poornima-aka-dev-deepawali\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4583\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Tripurari Poornima<\/a><\/strong>. Read about it in details on my other blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-4570\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abhinavsoulwindow.files.wordpress.com\/2016\/12\/img_8823.jpg\" alt=\"img_8823\" class=\"wp-image-4570\"\/><figcaption>The Hindu Tripurari Poornima aka Dev Deepawali festival of Goa. One of the Top Things To Do In Goa, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One major Goan festival you need to attend is the annual Goa Carnival celebrated with music, food, dancing and unbridled enthusiasm. It is a very vibrant and colorful festival held in Goa in the month of February in Panaji. The other Goan festivals are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sao Joao Festival (24<sup>th<\/sup> June every year),<\/li><li>Shigmo (celebrated during spring upto 5 days!)<\/li><li>Three Kings Feast<\/li><li>Feast of St. Francis Xavier \u2013 Every 3<sup>rd<\/sup> December at the Basilica of Bom Jesus.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shopping-nomad-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-19.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping Nomad Top things to do Goa India Beach (19)\" class=\"wp-image-13553\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A vendor selling souvenirs in Mapusa, North Goa. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_SHOPPING_GUIDE_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>7. SHOPPING GUIDE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am not much of a shopper but I am pretty aware of the shopping scene in Goa. Before I start, please stay away from Kashmiri vendors trying to sell you shawls and (these days) even a Kashmiri restaurant. It\u2019s a tourist trap. Buying a Kashmiri Shawl in Goa is not very different from ordering a coffee in an ice cream parlor. Why not buy local,eh! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mapusa in North Goa is my favourite place for buying local stuff such as Bebinca (local cake), cashews (Raw, salted, fried, take your pick!), quirky souvenirs, cheap flip flops (I picked one!), spices, quirky ash trays, lighters, miniature alcohol bottles with bizarre designs, Feni (local liquor enjoyed best with Limca!) and what not! Their Sunday market is even livelier! The Anjuna Flea market which happens every Wednesday is also a magnet! Do not miss out on any random shop near most beaches. You will surely find something interesting! And LOCAL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13534\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/anjuna-flea-market-wednesday-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-23.jpg\" alt=\"Anjuna Flea Market Wednesday Top things to do Goa India Beach (23)\" class=\"wp-image-13534\"\/><figcaption>Another vendor selling handicrafts in the Wednesday Anjuna Flea Market. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_MUSEUMS_OF_GOA_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>8. MUSEUMS OF GOA &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I go to museums only when someone puts a pistol on my head! But mostly, I have observed that when I am inside the museum (any museum), I easily lose track of time and my surroundings. Some museums can be very interesting. Goa has many of them! Some of the interesting museums of Goa are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Naval Aviation Museum in Vasco da Gama<\/li><li>Ancestral Goa in Loutolim<\/li><li>Goa Chitra Museum in Benaulim<\/li><li>Archaeological Museum in old Goa<\/li><li>Museum of Christian Art also in Old Goa<\/li><li>Goa State Museum in Panaji<\/li><li>Palacio do deao<\/li><li>Museum Of Goa<\/li><li>Houses of Goa Museum<\/li><li>Wax Museum and<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigfootcrossmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Big Foot Cross Museum<\/a> &#8211; When I visited, the owner of the Big Foot Cross Museum, Maendra Jocelino Araujo Alvares excitedly showed me his creation, the 14-metre long sculpture of Saint Mirabai. Carved out of laterite, it finds a mention in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coca-colaindia.com\/limca-book-of-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Limca Book of Records<\/a> for being the largest laterite sculpture in India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13539\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/big-foot-cross-museum-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-30.jpg\" alt=\"Big Foot Cross Museum Top things to do Goa India Beach (30)\" class=\"wp-image-13539\"\/><figcaption>The Big Foot Cross Museum. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_WATERFALLS_OF_GOA_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>9. WATERFALLS OF GOA &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many know that Goa has some very beautiful waterfalls. For example, the Netravali waterfall is just two hours drive sway from Margao which has a railway station. &nbsp;You can also do bird-watching here and spot wildlife. Needless to say, the Dudhsagar falls is the most famous waterfall of Goa. Located near the Goa Karnataka border, the Dudhsagar falls gained massive popularity after it was featured in the Hindi movie \u2018Chennai Express\u2019. Kulem is the nearest railway station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13544\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/cashew-kaju-fruit-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-5.jpg\" alt=\"Cashew Kaju Fruit Top things to do Goa India Beach (5)\" class=\"wp-image-13544\"\/><figcaption>The cashews at Sahakari Spice Farm, Ponda. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_VEGAN_VEGETARIAN_FOOD_TRAILS_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>10. VEGAN &amp; VEGETARIAN FOOD TRAILS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sheer variety of <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/pol-sambol-katta-sambol-seeni-sambol-lunu-miris-recipe-of-vegan-sri-lankan-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11444\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>vegan and vegetarian food<\/strong><\/a> available in Goa is impressive. It is India after all \u2013 the (default) <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/vegan-and-vegetarian-guide-to-local-food-of-offbeat-raipur-in-chattisgarh\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12319\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>Vegan and Vegetarian<\/strong><\/a> capital of the world! I know places which serve delicious Idli, Vada, Masala Dosa but I want you to eat local! The many Goan food curries also come in vegan versions, such as Mushroom Xacutti, Cauliflower Vindaloo etc. with steamed rice, Mixed vegetable Sarpatel and the <em>Balch\u00e3o. It\u2019s not common to find vegan versions of these but it is possible. Just ask!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13560\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-20.jpg\" alt=\"Top things to do Goa India Beach (20)\" class=\"wp-image-13560\"\/><figcaption>Me at some random place in North Goa. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_TAKE_A_CRUISE_TOUR_ON_MANDOVI_RIVER-_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>11. TAKE A CRUISE TOUR ON MANDOVI RIVER-<\/strong> <strong>TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take a cruise on the Mandovi river in Panjim aka Panaji like I did with my parents. It\u2019s not very thrilling but an experience in itself. Touristy (and disappointing) local Goan dance (I expected more authenticity!) is performed on the lower deck as you nibble the finger food with drinks. I preferred hopping on the upper deck. The views of the Panaji city were nice but not extraordinary. What I enjoyed was the breeze caressing my hair. It can be done once just to silence the curiosity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13541\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/calangute-baga-beach-top-things-to-do-goa-india-18.jpg\" alt=\"Calangute Baga Beach Top things to do Goa India (18)\" class=\"wp-image-13541\"\/><figcaption>Me not happy about my temporary tattoo at Baga Beach. North Goa. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_THE_INTERNATIONAL_FILM_FESTIVAL_OF_INDIA_AKA_IFFI_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>12. THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA AKA IFFI &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Asia\u2019s First Film Festival, IFFI or The International Film Festival of India, founded in 1952, is a major annual event which takes place near Panaji. It takes place once a year in the month of November. Details can be taken from <a href=\"https:\/\/iffigoa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">their website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/arambol-beach-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-1.jpg\" alt=\"Arambol Beach Top things to do Goa India Beach (1)\" class=\"wp-image-13535\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The quiet Arambol Beach. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_BEST_PLACES_FOR_BIRD-WATCHING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>13. BEST PLACES FOR BIRD-WATCHING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a little known fact that Goa is a paradise for birdwatchers. I have myself seen many \u2018exotic\u2019 birds sitting on the edges of water bodies in Goa, sometime in hordes. There are many places in Goa for bird-watching, the most popular of which is the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Chorao Island. You can reach here via a ferry to Chorao Island. The other places in Goa for bird-watching areas below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Verna Plateau<\/li><li>Soccorro Plateau<\/li><li>Merces Plateau<\/li><li>Goa University campus<\/li><li>Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Moira backwaters<\/li><li>Maina Village<\/li><li>Pilerne Plateau<\/li><li>Curtorim village<\/li><li>Carambolim lake<\/li><li>Divar Island<\/li><li>Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and even<\/li><li>Beaches like Morjim and Miramar (I saw many birds here!). Just keep your eye peeled and binoculars ready!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11990\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/abhinavsoulwindow.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/07\/parasailing-baga-calangute-goa-india.jpg\" alt=\"Parasailing baga calangute Goa India\" class=\"wp-image-11990\"\/><figcaption>Me enjoying parasailing at Baga Beach. Top Things to do in Goa, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_ADVENTURE_SPORTS_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>14. ADVENTURE SPORTS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA!!!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have fond memories of parasailing on the Baga Beach in Goa. I negotiated hard and I did it at a reasonable price. You can find the vendors on the beach-side calling out for parasailing\/paragliding experiences. For beginners, this is what parasailing means. Do not confuse it with paragliding. I was taken on a speedboat and they dropped me at a larger boat in the middle of the sea. After being harnessed for safety measures, the larger boat moved. Attached to the boat, I soared high in the sky, soaking in the bird\u2019s eye view of the beach and nearby hills. It was an exhilarating experience. I am surely going to repeat it on my next Goa trip. The good news is that it is entirely safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13536\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baga-calangute-beach-top-things-to-do-goa-india-.jpg\" alt=\"Baga calangute Beach Top things to do Goa India\" class=\"wp-image-13536\"\/><figcaption>My parents enjoying an evening in Baga Beach. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_WATER_SPORTS_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>15. WATER SPORTS &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Goa is an ideal place to try your hand at some of the exciting water sports. My first jet skiing experience was in Goa. Inspired by that experience, I later made my dad try <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2018\/03\/29\/discovering-my-dads-adventurous-side-road-trip-to-offbeat-adventurous-weekend-getaway-to-kanatal-dhanaulti-tehri-dam-in-uttarakhand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jet skiing in Tehri Lake<\/a><\/strong>, Uttarakhand. I loved it, so did he! Another interesting water adventure sport is the banana ride, best enjoyed with family and friends. You can also try sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, flyboarding (at vagator), Ringo ride aka Tubing, water skiing. Of course, it is the top thing to do in Goa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13532\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/anjuna-beach-top-things-to-do-goa-india-4.jpg\" alt=\"Anjuna Beach Top things to do Goa India (4)\" class=\"wp-image-13532\"\/><figcaption>They could have simply read my blog, but they didn&#8217;t. Their loss entirely. \ud83d\ude1b&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Somewhere in North Goa. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_DOLPHIN_WATCHING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>16. DOLPHIN WATCHING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many of my personal travel experiences, my first dolphin safari was also in Goa. Years later, it was followed up by an even better experience in the small and charming coastal town Dapoli, <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/flower-power-the-complete-guide-to-kaas-plateau-maharashtra\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2474\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>Maharashtra<\/strong><\/a>. Though I saw many more dolphins in Dapoli, the ones I saw in <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-60-things-to-do-in-offbeat-palolem-patnem-beach-south-goa-solo-budget-backpacking\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14379\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>South Goa<\/strong><\/a> was less in number but was equally good. The blink and you miss appearance which the dolphins make in the sea is a sight to behold. For me, it was as exciting as spotting a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2018\/06\/01\/thrilling-safari-experience-3-feet-away-from-tiger-t34-aka-kumbha-in-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wild Royal Bengal Tiger<\/a> <\/strong>in a <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/10\/22\/my-first-tiger-safari-budget-trip-to-bandhavgarh-national-park-madhya-pradesh-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>National Park of India<\/strong><\/a>. You can embark upon those tours from many beaches in Goa. This is definitely one of the top things to do in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3619\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Goa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13551\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/palolem-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-8.jpg\" alt=\"Palolem Top things to do Goa India Beach (8)\" class=\"wp-image-13551\"\/><figcaption>Me at my Soul Window. Palolem Beach. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_AYURVEDIC_MASSAGE_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>17. AYURVEDIC MASSAGE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I know it is not an authentic Goa experience much like the Kashmiri Shawl vendors <strong>who didn\u2019t grow up filling their faces with vindaloos and xacuttis.<\/strong> But then shawl is a luxury (Goa\u2019s winters are meh!) while a good massage can be a real need when you are very tired after monkeying around for long in the beach or even after long walks (Goa is great for leisurely walks). The massage parlors of Goa are reasonably priced massage parlors which offer Full Body massage, Shoulder massage, Legs massage, you name it they have it. Do not expect a <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2019\/06\/16\/amari-ocean-tower-pattaya-thailand-best-luxury-resort-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pattaya <\/a>style \u2018Happy Ending\u2019 massage please! The massage parlors in Goa are largely run by trained professionals from Kerala, South India. They offer good quality <a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2018\/01\/15\/munroe-island-a-hidden-paradise-in-kerala-backwaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kerala <\/a>style, Ayurvedic massages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13543\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/calangute-baga-beach-top-things-to-do-goa-india-22.jpg\" alt=\"Calangute Baga Beach Top things to do Goa India (22)\" class=\"wp-image-13543\"\/><figcaption>The child vendor, the grandpaa vacationer and the firang girls. Baga Beach. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are one of those foreigners who rent an apartment\/bungalow in Goa for months on end, then you can also enroll for the long term massage which can last for as long as you want. Certain courses in the massages are very therapeutic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a quick fix and on a small budget, watch out for the many freelancing massage therapists who roam around the beach-side. Fancy a massage on the reclining beach chair? It is possible on most beaches of Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13540\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/calangute-baga-beach-tattoo-top-things-to-do-goa-india-.jpg\" alt=\"Calangute Baga Beach Tattoo Top things to do Goa India\" class=\"wp-image-13540\"\/><figcaption>Me getting a temporary tattoo done at Baga Beach. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_GET_A_TATTOO_DONE_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>18. GET A TATTOO DONE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the cheap temporary tattoos to the \u2018life changing\u2019 or \u2018life jarring\u2019 (depending upon who you are and who your tattoo artist is) and expensive permanent tattoos, Goa has it all. Most of such tattoo parlors are located near a beach (I saw many near the Calangute beach). The shops which offer permanent tattoos always carry a brochure or menu from where you can choose a design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not keen on a permanent tattoo (like me), you can go for a harmless temporary tattoo. From cute butterflies and dolphins to ferocious lions and scorpions there is a wide variety of tattoo which you can get done on your arms, legs, waist or the unmentionables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13537\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/basilica-of-bom-jesus-christian-wedding-old-goa-top-things-to-do-india-beach-3.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica Of Bom Jesus Christian Wedding Old Goa Top things to do India Beach (3)\" class=\"wp-image-13537\"\/><figcaption>A Christian Wedding with the background of The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. &nbsp; Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_CYCLING_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>19. CYCLING &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I had a strong urge to cycle around Goa when Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt falls cutely on one of the roads flanked on either sides by swaying palm trees of Goa. This is what moving pictures, travel blog and good advertisements do to you. Cycling around the villages and small places is even better than the urban spaces of Goa. Cycling around the busy Mapusa, for example can be unpleasant! Old Goa is a nice place for cycling. Or try any offbeat beaches. You can easily get cycles on rent in Goa. Just look around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13559\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"922\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-12.jpg\" alt=\"Top things to do Goa India Beach (12)\" class=\"wp-image-13559\"\/><figcaption>Me somewhere in Goa in vacation mode. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_RENT_A_BIKE_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>20. RENT A BIKE &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bike rental local chap is never away in Goa. Generally, they have many bikes at their disposal. The most popular bikes are the easy to drive Honda Activa and similar bikes. Many people, especially foreigners hire Royal Enfield and other high end bikes which are more expensive and not easy to drive for most people. Whatever the bike you choose, just rest assured it will be a pleasant ride. I can ride aimlessly all day in Goa. There are many petrol pumps in Goa but they are far apart. It is a good idea to pick up the petrol sold in many shops in a bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13586\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goa-india-baga-calangute-beach-7.jpg\" alt=\"Goa India Baga Calangute Beach (7)\" class=\"wp-image-13586\"\/><figcaption>(L to R) Nishant, Abhinav (Me), Vinayak, Pradnya. This is the only picture we clicked of ourselves in Baga beach , next to Calangute Beach. The blurred pictures are often the best pictures! North Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And, of course you need to wear helmet and carry driving license. Please also do carry the required papers. Always confirm with your agent for the papers and helmet before leaving for the drive. I was once fined Rs. 500 in Panaji aka Panjim for not carrying the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_lied_to_the_cop_that_%E2%80%9Cit%E2%80%99s_my_birthday_today_please_forgive_me%E2%80%9D_It_fell_to_deaf_ears\"><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">I lied to the cop that \u201cit\u2019s my birthday today, please forgive me.\u201d It fell to deaf ears!<\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13533\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/anjuna-beach-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-15.jpg\" alt=\"Anjuna Beach Top things to do Goa India Beach (15)\" class=\"wp-image-13533\"\/><figcaption>Anjuna Beach. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_ATTEND_A_PARTY_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>21. ATTEND A PARTY &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Goa is great for parties. As I said before, I love North Goa for its wild and loud parties. I once partied in Tito\u2019s near Baga Beach with beauty pageant director and grooming expert Marc Robinson and Miss India finalists. On another occasions I saw Tanaaz Currim, Bakhtiyaar Irani, Delnaz Irani, Rajeev Paul, Apurva Agnihotri, Shilpa Saklani, Konkana Sen Sharma and Ranveer Shorey partying in North Goa. You don\u2019t have to be a celebrity to be able to party with other celebrities. People didn&#8217;t swarm them for selfies! No one cares in Goa. Just respect their privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also dance away the night in any random shack in Baga beach like I did with strangers along with Vinayak on one mad night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The other great places to party in Goa are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Silent Noise \u2013 famed for its silent parties every Saturday on Palolem beach<\/li><li>Curlies, South Anjuna Beach<\/li><li>Chronicle, Vagator<\/li><li>Club Westend &#8211; Saligao<\/li><li>Tito\u2019s Lane, Baga (My favoutite)<\/li><li>Mambo\u2019s Night Club \u2013 Great for Bollywood fans, at Baga<\/li><li>Caf\u00e9 Lu Musica, Baga<\/li><li>Club Cubana, Arpora<\/li><li>Bora Bora, Morjim<\/li><li>Hilltop, Vagator<\/li><li>Shiva Valley, South Anjuna Beach<\/li><li>Waters, Vagator<\/li><li>Leopard valley, Palolem<\/li><li>Club LPK, Nerul<\/li><li>Sin Q, Candolim<\/li><li>Club M, Morjim<\/li><li>Liquid Sky, Arambol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13552\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/palolemtop-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-10.jpg\" alt=\"PalolemTop things to do Goa India Beach (10)\" class=\"wp-image-13552\"\/><figcaption>Me at Palolem Beach. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_DO_NOTHING_AKA_SUSEGAD_%E2%80%93_TOP_22_THINGS_TO_DO_IN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>22. DO NOTHING AKA SUSEGAD &#8211; TOP 22 THINGS TO DO IN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is this joke about Goa. Do not enter a shop during the noon time. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The chances are high that you will be locked inside the shop till evening<\/span> as it is their precious <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Susegad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">susegad <\/a>time. The Goans take their afternoon nap very seriously and they even have a term for it \u2013 susegad. &nbsp;You can spend the afternoon like I did \u2013 just lazing around on the reclining beach chair with perhaps a good book. Sleeping in afternoon in Goa is a pleasure. Try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13542\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/calangute-baga-beach-top-things-to-do-goa-india-21.jpg\" alt=\"Calangute Baga Beach Top things to do Goa India (21)\" class=\"wp-image-13542\"\/><figcaption>If you want to be rescued with any of your Goa queries, please drop your questions below. This was shot at Calangute Beach, North Goa. Top Things To Do In Goa. India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Based upon my personal experience, that\u2019s the best I could come up on Top Things To Do In Goa. If you have any more points which I have missed, feel free to write in the comment section below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The view from my Soul Window is carefree!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Please click below image to follow me on Instagram for free tips and advice on travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0aY2bel4il\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Please_Click_Below_Links_For_More_Free_Guides_On_Goa_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Please Click Below Links For More Free Guides On Goa &#8211;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2016\/11\/08\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quick &amp; Easy Guide to North Goa With Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2018\/07\/26\/your-travel-guide-to-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travel Guide To Goa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2016\/12\/10\/offbeat-goa-unique-boat-festival-during-tripurari-poornima-aka-dev-deepawali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Offbeat Goa: Unique Boat Festival during Tripurari Poornima <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-13545\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/fontainhas-panaji-portuguese-homes-top-things-to-do-goa-india-beach-26.jpg\" alt=\"Fontainhas Panaji Portuguese homes Top things to do Goa India Beach (26)\" class=\"wp-image-13545\"\/><figcaption>The Portuguese Fontainhas. 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