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Goa
India · GOI
Portuguese churches, palm beaches, and lingering counterculture.
About
Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region. It is geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is bordered by the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the east and south, with the Arabian Sea forming its western coastline. It was the capital of the eastern Portuguese empire until 1961. It is India's smallest state by area and fourth-smallest by population. Panaji (Panjim) is the state's capital, while Vasco da Gama is its largest city by population. The state's official language is Konkani, spoken by the majority of its inhabitants.
Source: Wikipedia — Goa (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- beaches · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- architecture · good
- dining · good
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan90°F1d wet
- Feb92°F0d wet
- Mar92°F1d wet
- Apr93°F2d wet
- May92°F11d wet
- Jun84°F28d wet
- Jul81°F31d wet
- Aug82°F30d wet
- Sep83°F27d wet
- Oct86°F21d wet
- Nov91°F5d wet
- Dec91°F2d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private Full Day Guided Tour of Goa By CarFrom $114 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Authentic Ubud Experience with French Speaking GuideFrom $114 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Goa with Both Side Commercial FlightsFrom $572 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private 3-Day Taj Mahal Shore Excursion with Flights & HotelsFrom $697 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Tour of Fontainhas & Old Goa's Portuguese HeritageFrom $77 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
From Goa - Overnight Taj Mahal Agra Private Tour by Return FlightsFrom $472 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 16 mi away.
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