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Try Out These 50 Amazing Things To Do In Goa To Make Your Instagram Feed More Better

By Architi Batra

Updated - June 13, 20246 min read

Goa is an ultimate destination for having the fun time of your life whether you are there with your friends, family or on a solo trip. Every place has its USP and the best thing about Goa is everything you do is unique in itself when compared to rest of India. So if you are planning for a Goa trip then don't miss out to experience these 50 amazing things to do in Goa. From Beaches to Architectural Magnificence and Water Sports to Adventure Activities Goa is endowed with every beauty of Nature.

Here is list of best things to do in goa.

1. Admire the architectural magnificence of 'Basilica of Bom Jesus'

2. Look through your lens at the Wildlife of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

Suggested Read: Seas The Day With These 20 Best Beaches In Goa

3. Go Canyoning in the waterfalls at the Netravali wildlife sanctuary

4. Try your luck at Casino Cruises

5. Go dolphin seeing on the Palolem Beach

6. Bathe through an ‘elephant shower’

7. Feast on a traditional Goan seafood and Portuguese lunch

8. Holistic Healing with Ayurvedic treatments in the Keri village of Goa

9. Shop at the flea market in Mapusa

10. Try the world's hottest chilli at the Spice Plantation in the Ponda area called Sahakari spice plantation

11. Visit 'Ingo’s Saturday Night Bazaar' market in Arpora for the widest potpourri of junk jewellery, imported T-shirts, hippie merchandise, Indian and global cuisine and much more!

12. Dance in the middle of the market on the market DJ at Daniel’s Bar in Arpora

13. Be enchanted at the Butterfly Conservatory in Ponda

14. Goa's Cashew plantation offers the chance to try and buy different varieties of Cashews

15. Romantic getaway on a cruise

16. Do Oceanic Yoga at The Mandala

17. Take a walk on the street of Old Goa - A UNESCO World Heritage Site

18. Visit the largest church in Old Goa - Sé de Santa Catarina

19. Attend Wellness retreat of Reiki meditation at Neo Yoga Centre

20. The Portuguese-meets-colonial-meets-Indian culture at The Archaeological Museum of Old Goa

21. Try the tradition drink; Feni which is basically Distilled liquid from Cashew Fruit

22. View the Ruins of Cabo De Rama and the Breathtaking view of the sea

23. If you are there in February, attend the Viva Carnival Goa - A rocking parade filled with Colorful wigs and masks, high decibel music and a cheering crowd

24. Discover The Unexplored Marvels Of Dark Passages of the Goan Caves - The Arvalem Caves, The Lamgau Caves and The Rivona Caves

25. Go Kayaking in the Goan Backwaters

26. Go Secluded Island hopping on Ferry rides

27. Go on a Spooky adventure at Eerie Environs of Devil’s Canyon

28. New Years', Goa & Sunburn. Do I need to say more?

29. Romantic Mandovi River Sunset Cruise

30. Exhilarating Crab Catching Trip

31. The Wednesday Flea market is one of the most famous hippie markets in the world at Anjuna beach which goes until sunset

32. Fall off in the end after your Banana Boat Ride

33. Go boating with John’s Boat Tours in Candolim

34. Click your aesthetics at the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Panjim

35. Girls can drink for free at Club Cubana’s ladies night on Wednesdays

36. Visit the lovers paradise Dona Paula for a quiet and calm getaway

37. Hike the Dudhsagar trek. Dudhsagar is one of India’s tallest waterfall

38. Visit Fort Aguads for a lesson of good old Dutch and Maratha history

39. Sail Through The Sky: Parasailing

40. Rent your own vehicle for the authentic Goan experience

41. Get a temporary or permanent tattoo at any of the innumerous shacks all around the state

42. Stay at Jamboree Creek if you want a cute jungle hut

43. Cycling at Divar and Chorao Islands

44. Crocodile Sightseeing and Bird Watching cruising along the backwaters of the Zuari River in a giant canoe

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45. Hot Air Balloon Flight on Assolda Ground

46. Scuba Diving at Grande Island

47. Snorkeling at Bogmalo, Calangute, Baga etc.

48. Learn Surfing

49. Party on Luxury Yacht

50. Catamaran Sailing like the good old movies

The next time you are in Goa, leave yourself with no regrets. Have a 'Hatke' Goan experience doing all the stuff which is touristy but 'not-so-touristy' and party your days away as long as you are there!

FAQ's

1. Are beach shacks and market closed in Goa in summers?
A. The majority of beach shacks and markets are closed during May-June and the place can become a little solitary. The place virtually shuts down and there are hardly any water sports. But the business starts to pick up again in late June.

2. When is Goa the most pocket-friendly?
A. The weather of the place is pleasant throughout the year but the peak season when the tourist is high in Goa is from October to January. So anytime not October to January is comparatively cheaper.