Five Offbeat Things to Try Out in GOA
by Althaf M Yoonus Digital Marketing ExecutiveAs fall is in the air, everyone is busy
planning trips to different places around. International airline
tickets are on new seasonal now. India offers many vacation
destinations of which Goa being one of the most favored.
Peak season or offseason, Goa treats you
well! Whether you are travelling alone or with your friends or on a budget,
this place accommodates everyone to its happiness. Goa is not always beach and
parties. For travellers searching for Indian tour
packages, Goa offers much more than beach and nightlife. Here we
list 5 offbeat things you can try in Goa. Try adding these itineraries in your
Indian tour packages on your next Indian tour.
Island Hoping and Rural Goa
Start your south Indian tour from Goa. Away
from the crowds and party, from beach and camps rests the beautiful rural
villages of Goa with life exploding in every corner. You need to take a few
ferries to reach these villages to explore it. You can see the old
Portuguese-style houses occupying spaces between lush green nature. The
villagers will welcome you warmly and serve you tempting bakeries to arouse
your taste buds.
Forts and Churches
South
Indian tour isn’t complete without visiting some of the magnificent monuments of
time. Goa isn’t exception, but a land of history. Head to Chapora or Shahpura
fort, it gives you a beautiful view of Vagator beach. The Aguada fort facing the sea is an old
Portuguese marvel that shouldn't be missed. Another fort you need to check out
is the Cabo fort. A myth about this fort says, Lord Rama and Sita were hiding
in this fort during their exile.
Goa is also known for churches like St
Francis of Assisi and Se Cathedral. The
Basilica of Bom Jesus, one of the famous UNESCO World Heritage site is
worth your time. The site is at Panjim and the Basilica holds the remains of
St. Francis Xavier.
The ages-old Shri Mangueshi temple at
Priol, Ponda taluk is a shouldn't and mustn't miss destination in Goa.
Devil’s Canyon
Known also as 'Devcharacho kond' in Konkani,
this place brings shivers over your spine. The place is spooky and involves a
bit of fear. The myth says that a demon used to live here and had control over
every creature living near the canyon. But one day a villager duped the demon
and stole all the fishes. The place is thus believed to be cursed. The scary
silence and the eerie vibes give you a bit of fear. The infamous river flowing
through the rocks had consumed few lives in the past. So, if you are into
horror genre, then this place is a definite try out.
Butterfly Conservatory, Ponda
Who doesn't love butterflies? Visit the
butterfly conservatory at Ponda and experience moments in between flattering
colours. You can feed butterflies with fruit juices and also watch them having
the nectar.
The carnival
The Goan carnival happens in the month of
February. The Portuguese first introduced this festival during the early 18th
century and the celebration still continues as a tradition of the land.
Dancers, bands, performers fill the street during the time of the carnival. The
event lasts for 3 days and on the concluding day there is a final dance,
performers dressed in red and black entrain the crowd with a magnificent
performance.
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