Good things and bad things about Goa: A postmortem of India’s beach capital

Goa is called as the beach capital of India, which is a title that does full justice to this destination. The entire stretch of this small state has beaches written all over it. There are close to fifty beaches spread at both North Goa and South Goa. But beaches are not the only good things about this place.

GoaGoa is interestingly historic and many of its landmarks have made it to the heritage list by UNESCO. Some of you may not be aware but the landmarks of Old Goa have that time-turning ability. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a medieval era cathedral with heart-stopping beauty and an architecture that is so Gothic in its appeal. How can one not say ‘aww’ when this majestic building comes to sight?

goa-3-PlanLuxuryTripIn addition, churches like the Se Cathedral and Church of our Lady of the Rosary amongst many others are also popular tourist attractions. Goa’s water sports (parasailing, snorkeling, jet skiing, banana boating, etc) have also made it a top honeymoon destination. Then there are waterfalls like the Dudhsagar Falls and wildlife parks like Mahaveer Wildlife Santuary, Salim Ali Bird Parke et al.

And how can one forget the dazzling casinos of Goa? They make for Goa’s hottest night spots. The Mandovi River with its cruise and floating casinos also deserves thumbs up. Goa’s forts like the Chapora Fort and Aguada Fort are delightfully nostalgic and historic. With online tour packages for Goa selling like Indian samosas, there is little doubt about the popularity of this state.

Goa-PlanluxurytripBut there are a few bad things about Goa as well. Since boozing (drinking), clubbing, partying and gambling are rampantly pursued with unbridled passion, there can be occasional brawls. You should drink, but drink moderately.

At times, cases of call girls also emerge and Goa has been a den for drug trafficking for a long time. As a tourist, you must show responsibility. You are entitled to your share of fun, but be aware about where to draw the line. With various Goa honeymoon packages, now it is easy to plan a trip to this place. It is likely that you will have the best few days of your life.

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