India
Plan a trip to Goa
India's beach state with Portuguese heritage and a laid-back rhythm.
Goa is two states in one — North Goa (busy beaches, parties, flea markets) and South Goa (quiet, palm-fringed, luxury resorts). Add the inland Portuguese old quarters (Panjim, Old Goa) for churches and colonial architecture, and it's a full week easily.
Best time to visit
November–February — dry, pleasant, peak season. March–May is hot. June–September is the monsoon; many beach shacks close, but the interior is lush.
How long to stay
5–7 days for a proper beach week. 3–4 days minimum for a short break.
Top things to do in Goa
Baga, Calangute, Anjuna (North)
The classic party-beach belt. Anjuna Wednesday flea market is a backpacker institution.
Palolem & Agonda (South)
Crescent-shaped beaches, beach-shack dinners, sea turtles. Quieter and more scenic.
Old Goa churches
Basilica of Bom Jesus (St. Francis Xavier's relics) and Sé Cathedral — UNESCO World Heritage.
Panjim (Panaji) Latin Quarter
Fontainhas neighborhood — Portuguese-era streets, pastel houses, small cafés.
Dudhsagar Falls (day trip)
4-tier waterfall in the Western Ghats. Jeep safari from Collem; best in post-monsoon (October–December).
Where to stay
North Goa (Anjuna, Baga)
Energy, parties, markets. Younger crowd.
South Goa (Palolem, Agonda)
Calm, scenic, resort-focused.
Panjim (Panaji)
Capital — culture, colonial streets, food.
Quick tips
- →Rent a scooter or small car — public transport between beaches is slow. International licenses or Indian license required.
- →Beach shacks are seasonal (October–May). Cashew feni is the local spirit — try it once.
- →Goa is small — you can base in one area and day-trip anywhere in under 2 hours.
Ready to plan your Goa trip?
Tell AIEzzy when you want to go and for how long. We'll find flights, pick hotels, and build a full day-by-day itinerary using the sights above.