All You Need to Know About Goa

Planning a beach trip in India is synonymous to planning a trip to Goa. Thanks to its breathtaking beaches, delicious food, adventurous activities, vibrant nightlife and historic monuments it got to offer. This Portuguese territory of India is already a hot spot for all the party and booze activity one dream of. So, here’s all you need to know before that long due trip of Goa finally happening.

Owing to its convenient geographical location, one can easily reach Goa by air, road or rail. Dabolim airport, Madgaon railway station and Vasco Da Gama railway station serve as the major entry and exit point for many travellers. If you wish to travel by road, you can take a bus ride or hire a cab ride from nearby cities. However, we recommend you to take your own car or hire one and ride to Goa with your gang if you are starting from Mumbai.

In fact, you can take the Mumbai-Malvan-Goa route which stretches along the coast and recreate the famous Dil Chahta Hai! road trip. When it comes to Goa, renting a bike or scooty remains the most exciting and budget-friendly way to explore the best of Goa even though hiring a local cab or taking a local bus is an option. Urban Drive, one of such rental car and bike service provider in Goa, provides the cheapest solution for your trip. Bike rental in Goa becomes really cheaper and easy with Urban Drive.

Being the party destination that it is, Goa has all to make sure that you have memorable beach experience. Finding accommodation in Goa according to your budget and comfort is as easy as pie. From high-end beachside resorts and hotels to the budget hostel, homestays and shacks, Goa welcome travellers of all kinds. However, Beach Box Hotel in Baga, a one of a kind hotel which has been set up inside a shipping container gives the experience of a lifetime. Sounding as cliché as it might, enjoying the typical beach parties in Goa is a necessity and that’s why you should visit the Baga, Candolim, Anjuna and Calangute beach. Here, you’re more than likely to come across tourists breaking into impromptu dance moves and other activities like jamming and many more.

If you are a party animal, visiting famous night club like Café Mambos, Tito’s night club and LPK Waterfront will give you a first-hand experience of the buzzing night-life in Goa. Not into parties and crowds? Keep Calm and visit peaceful beaches like Arambol, Butterfly, Bogmalo and Palolem beach which are incredibly beautiful.

If you are history buff who gets intrigued by the wonders of a bygone era than you must visit famous historic building like Se Cathedral, Bom Jesus Basilica, The church of St Francis of Assisi and many more. Just in case you missed out on taking a road trip from Mumbai to Goa as they did in the famous Dil Chahta Hai! movie, stop by at Aguada and Chapora Fort and seize your moment. Hire a bike on rent in Goa and travel to the place in the most comfortable way. One can even get sports bike on rent in Goa with Urban Drive.

For adventure-loving souls who don’t like to stay indoors, Goan beaches offer a host of adventure watersports including paragliding, kitesurfing, snorkelling and much more. Enjoy deep-sea diving at Grande Island and get up-close with the enchanting underwater world. And let’s not forget the eclectic range of food that this small state has to offer.

Famous eateries like Thalassa which is known for its Greek cuisine, German bakery for its desserts, Infantgaria for its breakfast spread and fat fish for the lip-smacking seafood make for an ultimate gourmet experience in Goa. You can always spice up your Goan treat by having Vindaloo, a famous local curry dish usually prepared with a lot of spices.

If all this weren’t enough, one stand-out experience that you should definitely have is taking a beautiful 90 km drive to Dudhsagar Fall from North Goa which will definitely remind you of the blockbuster Bollywood film ‘Chennai Express’. Bike hire on Goa is the perfect way to reach such destination.

Don’t forget to visit the Anjuna Flea Market and take spice plantation tour while in Goa. Whether you want to live it up and party all night or simply want to lounge on a pristine beach while sipping on Pina Colada, Goa is the ideal place to do both. Its allure will make you want to return to the party-state for every single vacation.

Hi, my name is Sandip Singh and I am right now based in the Delhi, India. As of now, I am associated with Urban Drive as a senior Seo Analyst.