{"id":2611,"date":"2015-07-27T08:13:35","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T02:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=2611"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T06:40:08","slug":"go-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/india-holidays\/go-goa\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Goa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pld-like-dislike-wrap pld-template-1\">\r\n    <div class=\"pld-like-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-like-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"2611\" data-trigger-type=\"like\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-like-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">0    <\/span>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"pld-dislike-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-dislike-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"2611\" data-trigger-type=\"dislike\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-dislike-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">0<\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><div class=\"blogwrapperblk\">Are you among those who think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/india-tourism\/goa-tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Goa Tourism<\/a> is all about its parties? Well, think again. A little investigation and you will discover its beautiful flora and fauna, immense scope for adventure, gorgeous beaches and wonderful people. Here are some reasons that can help break your myth about this beautiful place.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"section-1\">Attractions in Goa<\/h2>\n<div class=\"blogwrapperblk\"><strong>For some adrenaline thrill<\/strong><br \/>\nWater Skiing in Candolim: If feeling the water beneath your feet while you\u2019re simultaneously being pulled by a speed boat doesn\u2019t give you a rush, we doubt if anything else will. A sport that is catching on popularity in Goa, Candolim is the best place to indulge in this water fantasy.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"Water Skiing in Candolim\" \/><\/a><strong>To indulge your taste buds<\/strong><br \/>\nLa Fayette, Chorao: A sleepy place in North Goa, this eatery in the Chorao Islands is laidback, quiet and perfect for an afternoon siesta after a fulfilling meal. Sumptuous goan cuisine and barrels of beer, La Fayette is a typical neighbourhood home joint.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"La Fayette, Chorao - Goa\" \/><\/a><strong>To sit back on a hammock and take in the little pleasures of life<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of the unspoilt beaches in Goa, this is a peaceful patch of uninterrupted bliss where you can enjoy your book, sip on some coconut water and disconnect yourself from the rest of the world.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture15.jpg\" alt=\"Beaches in Goa\" \/><\/a><strong>Make history<\/strong><br \/>\nTake a walk down Goa\u2019s history by paying a visit to Fort Aguada. This landmark is famous for ships visiting Goan ports from Europe. Located on the Candolim beach, it is open for tourists to visit on all days of the week.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture21.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture21.png\" alt=\"Fort Aguada - Goa\" \/><\/a><strong>Shopping<\/strong><br \/>\nAnjuna <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/flea-markets-in-goa\/\">Flea Market<\/a>: Despite being a small village, Anjuna\u2019s fame has spread far and wide across Goa. A leisurely stroll down Anjuna market will turn into a spontaneous shopping affair. Trinkets, souvenirs, clothing at a bargain-able price!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture22.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Picture22.png\" alt=\"Flea Market - Goa\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So now that the age-old misconception about this beautiful place is out of the way, isn\u2019t it time to check some exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/goa-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Goa Holiday Packages<\/a>?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Suggested Read :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/visit-goa-discover-portuguese-way\/\">Visit Goa and discover it the Portuguese way<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>0 0 Are you among those who think Goa Tourism is all about its parties? Well, think again. 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