Let’s face it: Goa was everyone’s favourite pandemic destination. While the pandemic may be over, its popularity hasn’t abated and neither has the flow of tourists. And why wouldn’t they come to Goa? The state is blessed with a long stretch of beautiful beaches , a thriving food and bar scene, is rich in history, heritage and culture and offers the quiet life or some adventure, depending on what you seek.
Understand one thing: there’s very little that is ‘hidden’ or ‘offbeat’ in Goa anymore—don’t let the reels and YouTube videos fool you. It doesn’t matter because Goa is an open book. Here’s how to turn a page.
Things to do in Goa by day When the sun is out, the (Mangalore) buns are out. Goa shines in the daytime when activity and the sun (except in the monsoon, although that has its own charm) are at their peak. There’s much to do for a traveller keen on exploring—on foot, on a bike or in a car—the beauty of the state.
Goa’s green cover may fast be falling prey to development but luckily, there are still some stunning green pockets left. Begin your journey into Goa’s forests with the fairest of them all, the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary , which includes Mollem National Park. Being a part of the Western Ghats, you will find a stunning array of flora and fauna here, many of which are endemic to the region, as well as hiking trails and waterfalls.
Don’t forget to visit Goa’s oldest temple, the basalt Tambdi Surla . Further south, N.