So, you have heard about Goa being the party hub of the country and have memorised the names and locations of the most happening clubs here. Or perhaps, you may have already visited Goa with friends, family, or solo to bring in the new year.
In case you have exhausted all your dance moves and your body is giving up on alcohol, and you are left wondering what else to do when you are in Goa, here's a list curated just for you.
1. Watch the sun go down from Ashwem and Morjim beaches to experience a slice of heaven in the non crowded part of North Goa
2. Go kayaking at Cola beach
3. Try go-karting at Arpora
4. Watch the Vagator beach go dreamy from Chapora fort
5. Head over to Thalassa for a relaxing meal and the views of farmers fishing in the sea
6. Visit the Dr. Salim Ali bird sanctuary early in the day, and you can either trek or rent a boat to see the beautiful birds that make it their home in the winters
7. Go for a trek in Moira around the backwaters
8. Spend a day eating, swimming, and chilling at La Plage and its beach
9. Try Goan food - prawn balchão, chouris pão, poee, pork vindaloo, or dodol... whatever you pick, it will tickle all your tastebuds
10. Go for a walk at Fontainhas in Panjim and take in the narrow lanes surrounded by a splash of colours
11. Go for a drive around the city to experience Narkasur celebration around Diwali - clearly the coolest effigies I have seen!
12. Visit the Houses of Goa museum, if like me, you like to take in a slice of history of a place by visiting its museums
13. Step into one of Mario galleries, and you'll be obsessed with his art
14. Grab a cup of coffee at Cafe Bodega
15. Watch the clear skies and spot stars, planets, constellations, & comets.
16. Notice the nature's beauty at every step - by the roads, on the trees, chirping around you.
17. Experience the monsoon in Goa - it's an emotion in itself. It's an off season, and trust me, Goa looks even more gorgeous during this time. Flush greens finding their paths everywhere made sparkling clean by the waters that refuse to calm down.
18. Anjuna flea market - it's a night market that is open on all Wednesdays. Wrap up the evening with a stroll on the beach nearby.
19. The Leela is a unique property with lagoons between river and sea on its sides. The beach at The Leela is one way to experience the calm beachy experience in a luxury setting.
20. Take in the stunning views of the Ozran beach from Antares.
21. Experience the real meaning of peacefully co-existing with the other species.
22. Find a quiet spot by River Mandovi
23. Artjuna will let you take in the Goan vibe away from the beach. The book-exchange library and Portuguese architecture add to its charm
24. Sign up for yoga classes on the beach - talk about amping up your motivation for daily exercise
25. Collect seashells at the Uddo beach
To quote Nicholas Sparks - strange, what being forced to slow down could do to a person.
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