Goa Guides

The Scintillating Beaches of Goa

What comes to your mind when you think of Goa?? It is sun, sand, surf, party, fun and the pristine beaches crowded by people from all across the globe. Goa is undoubtedly the most popular tourist destination in India. Goa, though the smallest state of India, has the maximum number of tourist inflow. Each year millions of tourists (domestic and international) travel to Goa. Goa has about a 100 km coastline and has a total of about 50 beaches. All these beaches are breathtaking and beautiful. Out of these stupendous beaches some are way too crowded and some are silent and calm. But one thin...

Prawn Balchao - A Goan Seafood Delight

Prawn Balch?o is one of the Goan favorite Seafood dish. Brought to Goa by the Portuguese, Balch?o originated in Macao, where it is called Balichao. Balchao is a method of cooking either fish or prawns in a dark red and tangy sauce. Balchao is almost like pickling and can be made days in advance without reheating. The traditional Balchao uses a paste made from dried shrimp known as 'galmbo' in Konkani spices and feni(see below. This paste is added to fresh prawns, onion, spices and oil to prepare a prawn balchao. Balchao is often bottled and eaten as an accompaniment in meals. But many peopl...

My Favourite Hot Spots to Cool Off this Summer

May - June is the perfect time to go on a vacation with friends and family. Have you decided where you want to go on your summer vacation? If no then you are not the only one most families have not yet decided where they want to go. It can be a quite time consuming activity to find that ideal vacation escape, to beat the heat and still enjoy your vacation check out the options listed below. You will find exciting alternatives and it certainly will not be an easy decision, as many of these destination will attract you.

What attracts tourists to Goa?

Goa is place with a perfect mix of traditional and modern aspects of life. You have plush beaches and at the same time we have natural landscapes that seem to be untouched by time. At one hand we have Exotic beaches, Wild life sanctuaries, Spice plantations and on the other hand we have the Discos, Nightclubs, Casinos, etc. Goa has a flavor for all right from a party lover to nature lover. Goa is a perfect holiday destination for young couples and for the people who love :• Adventure sports • Relaxing and rejuvenating • Nature & wildlife • Art & Architecture • Food & Festivals Following ...

Goa Carnival- 3 Day Festival of Fun, Dance and Feasting

How can you make a trip to a place as sunny, laid back, fun loving and popular as Goa, even better?? Simple...go there during it's 3 day festival known as the Goa Carnival and you are bound to have three times as much fun! One of the most colorful festivals of Goa, the Goa Carnival is not to be missed if you get a chance. If there are two traits that make Goans stand out from other Indians it's the combination of being deeply religious and cultural despite being modern and that they believe in living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment of it. The Goa Carnival brings out these tr...

Dudhsagar waterfall an Ocean of Milk

Set amidst a breathtaking landscape resplendent with the verdant greenery of the western ghat mountains, the Dudhsagar waterfall is a prime tourism destination in Goa. Literally meaning 'sea of milk' in native Konkani, the Dudhsagar falls appears to be milky streaks cascading down the mountainside. At a height of 310m i.e. 1017 feet appx, Dudhsagar is the fifth highest waterfall in India and ranks 227th in the world.

The Aromatic Spice Plantations of Goa

One of the most fascinating and refreshing Goa tourist attractions are the Spice Plantations in Goa. For an excursion down the spice plantation you begin your day by starting to explore the fields and the farms. A tour to the Spice Plantations in Goa is a way to get close to nature, and breathe in the sharp essence and fragrances of fresh spices. You’ll see men climbing up the tree and maintaining a balance and at the same time while plucking betel nut fruits from those swaying trees and then swing slightly to another tree. The spice plantations are managed by people who have comprehensive ...