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There are 5 places in Goa which are absolutely beautiful and worth visiting.
The first is Arambol beach. which is also known as Russian beach because of the number of Russians living here. The Russian beach Goa.
The next is Vagator and Anjuna which is famous for the Chapra fort, Vagator beach, or a beach, Anjuna beach, and hilltop.
The next is Candolim which is famous for its Candolim Beach, interim fort, and Aguada. fort and This is next to Calangute beach and Baga beach.
The next is Fontahnas in Panjim which is the capital city of Goa. And finally,
The last one is South goa. which is famous for its Agonda beach and Palolem beach. I have not included Calangute beach goa and Baga beach goa because I would not recommend you to go there especially in December because it's really crowded and some of the parties here are very expensive. How many days do you need to explore Goa? IteneraryYou will need 7 to 8 days to properly explore including North Goa and South Goa. You can spend 5 days in North Goa and 2 days in South Goa. So I would recommend you to start your trip from North Goa and then go to south Goa using the train. But if you only have 3-4 days to explore Goa and if you want to party then I would recommend skipping south Goa.
How to reach Goa?
The best way to reach Goa is by using the trains so that you can start your journey from North Goa to South Goa. there is a railway station in North Goa called Thivim station. a taxi from this station will cost you 600rupees to get to Vagator or Calangute or Anjuna. But you can also get a bus from the Thivim station to Mapusa bus stop then another bus to your destination. From Mapusa bus stop you can get a bus to anywhere in Goa.
If you are coming from Rajasthan, Delhi or north India I would recommend you to use the flights to come here. There are many cheap flights to goa The problem with coming by flight to Goa is that the airport 50 to 60 kilometers away from North Goa and the taxi will cost you1500 rupees during the day and 1800 rupees during the night. You can also use a bus to come from the airport to North Goa but you will have to change four different buses to get to North Goa but it will only cost you rs.100.
The next part is which beach is the most beautiful in Goa. The most beautiful beach in Goa is hands down the Agonda beach in South Goa which has very few tourists and is absolutely clean. so if you want to explore the best beach in Goa then directly go to Agonda beach. But if you can't go to South Goa then the most beautiful beach in North Goa is the Ashwem beach and also Candolim beach, mandrel beach in North Goa.
Is Goa safe to travel?
Yes, Goa is absolutely safe to travel I have stayed in Goa for around 8 months and from my experience, I can say that yes it is safe but there are few things you should not do. The first is do not to get drunk and go into the sea. This is the most common way to die in Goa. so don't be stupid and be responsible. The second is if you are going to do something crazy then do it with the people you trust and the people who will take care of you if you can't handle yourself. The third is don't drink and drive because the roads in Goa are very narrow it's very easy to get into an accident. The next part is how money do you need to explore Goa? Ok now, this is the most important part because if you know the things to do in goa and places to visit in Goa then you won't need a lot of money.
First, let's talk about accommodation costs. The cost of goa hotels and hostels depends on the season and during the last 10 days of December, the hotels and hostels will cost you 5 to10 times more than normal. so that is why I would recommend you not plan a trip during the last 10 days of December. Apart from that the rest of the time you can get very cheap accommodation. If you are a solo Traveller you can get a hostel for as low as 200 rupees to 600 hundred rupees per night per person. the best hostels in goa are Jungle hostel goa and pappi Chula goa. If you want to get a hotel room you can get it as low as 1000 rupees to 3000 rupees If you are traveling with your family or group then you can book using Airbnb It will cost 3000 to 5000 rupees to get an entire apartment for 4 to 6 people. I would recommend you to use MakeMyTrip, booking.com, and Airbnb apps to book your accommodation. But before booking anything do read the reviews of the hotel and I would recommend you to get a hotel or hostel near the beach so that you won't have to hire a cab or rent a bike to go to the beach. The next cost is for food you will need around 250 to 300 rupees per day. Eating Out is a little bit expensive in Goa because there is no street food culture here.
The next cost is for parties and the alcohol cost of alcohol is really low in Goa. You can get a pint of beer from the supermarket for just 40 rupees and the same beer will cost you hundred rupees from a beach shack. So if you are on a tight budget then you can just buy your alcohol from the supermarket.
How much money do you need to party in Goa?
There are many different types of parties in Goa. There are live music parties which are usually free or only a hundred rupees to enter. There are many parties which are free to enter such as so to which is my favorite place to party in Goa. There are many rave parties that play psychedelic music such as Hilltop which will cost you 500 rupees to enter but you can enter for free if you go at 12 a.m. please note that the parties at Hilltop start from 12 in the afternoon till 10 p.m and only happen on Sundays. There are many other parties if you want to know more you can download the party hunt app to know about parties and entry fees. There are some parties in Baga and Calangute which cost you 4000 to 6000 rupees to enter. I would not recommend you to go there because it's not worth it.
The next cost is for renting a scooter or car. The scooter will cost you 300 rupees per day and you can rent a car for 1600 rupees And a jeep for 2500 rupees. Must-try food in food in Goa and places to eat in Goa. Goa is really famous for fish thalis and the most famous place in North Goa is the Vinayak family restaurant. the fish Thali here is absolutely delicious and it will only cost you 125 rupees.
The next one is my favorite place to eat dosa and it's called dosa hub which is in Anjuna. The masala dosa here is the best I have ever had and it will only cost you 70 rupees.
The next one is the best biryani I have ever had in India. Its called the Bawarchi biryani and is located in Candolim. Things to know about Goa before you come here. The taxi cost is really really high in Goa so I would recommend you to reach Goa during the day so that you can use the public buses and also renting bikes or car is always cheaper than taxis. During the last 10 days of December, everything is more expensive so I would not recommend you to come here during this time if you are on a budget. Best time to visit Goe The best time I would say October November January and February. the difference between peak season and offseason is that many restaurants and beach shacks and clubs night markets are closed.
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