The useful tips to visit Goa, India

Planning to spend your vacations in Goa? Being one of the major tourist destinations in India, Goa is a perfect place to holiday. So if you have already packed your bags, just go through these useful tips to make your trip memorable.

1/ Do not stick to the popular beaches

With a huge coastline spanning 105 kilometres (65.2 miles), Goa is blessed with a plethora of beaches. Baga, Vagator, Candolim and Calangute are the popular beaches and crowded to boot, while there are plenty of unspoilt and unexplored beaches, where you can relax in peace and solitude. Some of them include Kakolem beach, Galgibaga, Hollant beach, Velsao, Ashwem beach, Mobar beach and Butterfly beach.

2/ Respect holy places and the Goan culture

• While visiting the places of worship due respect and proper decorum should be maintained. Always remove your slippers or shoes before entering any place of worship.
•  When visiting churches, temples and museums kindly switch off your cell phones or you may turn them on silent mode.
• Dress appropriately at all the holy places you visit. Also, it is advisable to cover your heads while visiting  Temples, Mosques and Gurudwaras.
• Don’t idolize the culture, but treat it with respect.

3/ Best way to explore Goa

If you like walking, you will only be able to explore your beach area and around. If you want to explore further, you should rent a scooter. Exploring Goa on a rented scooter is the best and the most affordable option. These scooters are usually available for INR 200 – 300 per day. Please make sure you carry your driver’s license because there are many check points. It is possible to rent cars too but many spots can only be accessed by scooters or on foot.

4/ Explore both North Goa and South Goa

Both North and South Goa have their own appeal. It is highly recommended to explore both the regions as they have plenty to offer visitors. You should move your way north to south. Tick off all the North Goa attractions, and then further move to the peaceful South Goa and make a trip to Vasco Da Gama and Old Goa that are home to centuries-old monuments, churches, temples, museums and islands.

5/ Be Safe in Goa

While Goa is safer than most of India and perhaps many parts of the world, it does not hurt to take typical safety precautions. Trust your instincts and do not accept drinks from strangers. When in doubt, head to the nearest shop and contact a local for help.

6/ Photography

• There are many places such as museums where photography may be restricted so before flashing your camera just look out for signs saying “No pictures” or “Photography Restricted”.
• If you want to click a photo of another person, kindly take his or her permission before. Most people do not refuse if you ask politely.
• It is advised while visiting the caves, temples, forts and churches take a photo of a sign board with the name of that place, as it would be hard to remember later when you reach back home.
• If there are sign boards saying “No Flash”, make sure to use camera without it.
• Charge your camera batteries every night.

See more: Lost in the most beautiful beaches of Goa, India

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