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Places To Visit
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Things To Do

About Places To Visit In Goa
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1. The beaches -
Visit North or South beaches, depending on what kind of experience you are looking for. While North Goa has the most popular beaches, vibrant nightlife, shopping and liveliness, South Goa offers quieter beaches, luxurious resorts, scenic drives and tranquillity. Anjuna, Candolim and Colva are some of the most popular beaches that shouldn’t be missed.
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2. Basilica of Bom Jesus -
One of the most famous Roman Catholic churches in the world, it contains the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier — a 16th Century apostle and Jesuit missionary. The late-Renaissance structure is also noted for its Doric, Ionic and Corinthian designs.
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3. Khandepar Caves -
These rock-cut caves dating back as early as 10th century is one of Goa’s oldest historical ruins.
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4. Braganza House –
A 17th Century Portuguese mansion-turned-museum that displays ornate Belgian glass chandeliers and interesting artefacts from Portugal, Macau, China and Europe.
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5. Dudhsagar Falls -
This is India’s second highest waterfall and a must-see spot in Goa. And while you are at it, don’t miss the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.

About Things To Do In Goa
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Activities
Besides spending time at the beach, there’s a lot to do in Goa. You can go on fishing trips, indulge in adventure sports like paragliding, scuba diving, river rafting or enjoy a leisure river cruise. The months of December, January and February also witness different types of events, festivals and carnivals.
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Shop
Goa’s shopping scene is best known for its amazing flea markets and night markets that sell junk jewellery, colourful clothes, brassware and more at bargain prices.
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Eat
Explore the beach-side food shacks to sample local seafood delicacies or head to the restaurants to taste the rich and satisfying Konkani and Goan Catholic cuisines. Many clubs, pubs and eateries run by foreign immigrants offer international as well as fusion food.