Travel to Goa on a budget and enjoy Southern Indias pristine unspoiled beaches, beautiful architecture, and great nightlife.

People visit Goa, to enjoy its exquisite beaches, beautiful colonial architecture and magnetic care free atmosphere, which has made Goa a popular traveler’s destination since the 60s.

1. Things to do in Goa :-

There is plenty to keep visitors occupied from the variety of beaches and water sports, to yoga, tai chi and language courses. Travelers can also enjoy an afternoon hike to a nearby lake, waterfall, or local hot springs where people can often be found relaxing in the hot mud, which is said to be good for the skin.

For those looking to relax, there are several spas in the area, and visitors can always enjoy the natural beauty of Goas many pristine beaches, while watching the dolphins, which are often sighted not far from the coast. There are also dolphin spotting trips available for those who want to get a closer look.

Inland there are several century old cathedrals to visit, along with several spice plantations, and other attractions. Sight seers can also enjoy the charming colonial architecture, a surviving attribute of the five hundred years that Goa was ruled by the Portuguese, and kept isolated from the rest of the continent.

Goa is also famous for a great nightlife, with plenty of nightclubs, and beach parties in the main tourist area of Anjuna. Other parts of Goa offer a more laid back nightlife with many bars and beach shacks playing live music on a nightly basis.

2. Hotels and Guesthouses in Goa :-

The Palmarinha Resort is top value accommodation, offering clean comfortable rooms, and boasts three swimming pools. Air conditioning is also available. The property enjoys a good location close to Calangute Beach. The hotel is ideal for visitors looking for a relaxing holiday, and is extremely popular with couples and honeymooners. It is also ideal for groups of friends and solo travelers. The staff here are extremely hospitable and friendly, adding to a good atmosphere in the hotel.

The Anjuna Palms Guesthouse is situated only minutes away from Anjuna Beach, and the famous Wednesday market. The accommodation offers guests clean, comfortable rooms and a typical Goan village atmosphere. The rooms also come with air conditioning and hot water showers, although with the humid climate of Goa a cold shower will probably seem more attractive.

The Sea Breeze Beach Hotel enjoys a great location by Calangute Beach, and offers clean, cozy rooms with balconies. Air conditioning is also available. The property has its own pool, and there are a range of bars and restaurants nearby.

It is recommended that traveler’s call ahead to secure a room, or make a reservation to ensure availability.