What to do in Goa other than drinking?

rahul4real · 4 months

Any suggestion on places which are not crowded and one can chill out.

I understand your concern - Baga Beach and Calungate Beach are really crowded and incredibly dirty to say the least. You may wanna check out the following beaches if you need some Privacy or Peace

Palolem Beach - Probably my favourite beach in Goa, not many Indian tourists flock here since it's fairly far from the Airport, Railway Station or even Panjim. Clean white sand and some really quality shacks in this area and it's full of foreign tourists.
Bogmalo Beach - This one's really close by to the airport (About 5 mins). Good beach and some pretty shacks as well. [Close to my heart, it was just 5 mins away from my college in Goa - this beach was almost like my 2nd home. :D]
Arambol Beach - Another Good beach almost unknown to the Indian Tourist Junta but flocked by the Foreign Tourists. A nice place to chill, and some good areas to trek as well (if you're into that kind of thing). Has a pretty decent pond/lake about 30 m from the beach which is great for a swim.
Morjim Beach - Also called the Russian Nude Beach but never really saw anyone nude there. Decent Secluded Beach.

ummm what else? There is gokarting track in Madgaon which is great. There are two waterfalls nearby Goa you may wanna check out - Dandeli and Doodhsagar [Both are comparatively crowded]. There is this Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary as well in Goa (known for elephants) if you're into all that.

stoneshwar · 4 months

Smoking?

kabuliwallah · 4 months

I was in Goa last new year. You will get ripped off.

Get a good massage (not the shady kind) and eat some good desserts at Britto's or Infantria

redditaddicttt · 4 months

Beaches and Bitches

kilaithalai · 4 months

Partying, sex

saadakhtar · 4 months

any big city where everyone just to take money out of you

This is korrect. However, things start looking better once you drink enough beer. Eat seafood? Fuck the places where tourists go. Look where the locals go to eat (and drink). Go to Panjim. Navigate to Viva Panjim and eat excellent Goan fish and pork dishes. Vegetarian? Drink beer.

lemongrass01 · 4 months

There are lot of beaches in South Goa which are less crowded than the famous beaches in north. Dont go to shacks and places near Beaches to eat, there are expensive like hell.You can find lot of road side hotels or panaji where you get good sea-foods.Also chapora fort, where DCH was shot.Not much people go there but this place is a really awesome with a small hillock overlooking a beach.

diamondjim · 4 months

On our last trip to Goa, we rented a bike and took a trip inland. Fuck the beaches. The sand gets in my ass and chafes my skin. A die-hard motorcyclist will enjoy the tarmac without a destination. If you still feel the need to have some end location, there are many options. Google is your friend.

justanotheratom · 4 months

Ask any Israeli.

xequalsy · 4 months

Drive south to Palolem. It's cleaner, quieter. In Panjim, Margao, eat the sea food rice plate/Thali at the places where locals eat. I know you said other than drinking but kings!

itssynecdoche · 4 months

No said sex on the beach?

kilaithalai · 4 months

Do all the drugs!!

marywwriter · 4 months

I stayed at Presa di Goa (Nagoa) last month and totally relaxed for three days. http://www.presadigoa.com/index.html Fantastic food, a private pool and quite reasonable. The taxi drivers told me there are two Goas -- and I found that to be true: the waterfront areas are harsh, and we stayed away from them. The churches in Old Goa are really interesting to tour and would probably be even more interesting at this time of year.

adisesha · 4 months

Saturday Night Market at Arpora. Food is expensive but it's worth trying foreign delicacies(Belgian waffles, Burrito etc). There will be organized dance and shows from different cultures which are good. You got the info on beaches from others. If your visiting just before start of the season(say October), the crowd usually 90% less when compared to other beaches.

clayalien · 4 months

Hey, I'm an Irish guy who will be in Goa soon. I was supposed to fly out tonight, but due to a mix up with the Visa office I've had to postpone my flights 2 days :(

But I'm there until the 20th, let me know if you want to meet up and chill out, I'd be interested in finding things to do that don't involve booze or other drugs.

derphighbury · 4 months

Come to Anjuna tomorrow, Cliff Edge, if you love darkpsy and raving.

I'll be performing for this 3 day madness. :p :p

But otherwise, honestly speaking, Goa has lost it's charm over the past few years. The sort of people that come for that Shitburn festival have raped the whole new year partying vibe of Goa which used to be so beautiful and happy.

ziggrat · 4 months

Colva beach is not too bad. Benaulim and Colva were the two places i enjoyed being this November

kaustubhkul · 4 months

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Deoband_spokesperson · 4 months

THE MASJID IN GOA IS PRETTY GOOD

MANY NON MUSLIMS GO THERE

Not my first time here but never been around here during New year Right now it feels like any big city where everyone just to take money out of you. Any suggestion on places which are not crowded and one can chill out.

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