DECIDING ON THE BEST TIME TO VISIT GOA

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• Goa, the party capital of India is one of the
  famous tourist destinations. Its sandy beaches,
  architectural marvels, magnificent churches,
  stunning sunsets, and amazing Indian and
  Portuguese culture attracts millions of national
  and international tourists throughout the year.
  From adventure sports to majestic party
  locations, this state has a lot to offer to its
  tourists. There are numerous tourist attractions
  in Goa that you can visit while vacationing here
  and enjoy the tranquillity and adventure for
  which it is famous.
• The best time to travel to Goa is during the
  winter season from November to February due to
  the extravagant Christmas and New Years
  celebrations happening in this state. However,
  you can visit Goa in offseason as well and take
  advantage of less crowds and cheap deals. Due to
  the various attractions that the state has to
  offer you wont ever find Goa empty without
  tourists at any point of the year. Lets look at
  the seasonal activities in Goa that will help you
  in deciding the time of the year you want to
  visit Goa in.

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• The Peak Season Mid-November to Mid-February
• During these months Goa experiences, a cool and
  calm climate and a lot of facilities and
  activities are available for tourists to enjoy.
  The temperature goes to 32 degrees during the
  daytime, which is ideal to enjoy water and
  adventure sports. The beaches are cooler during
  this period and have amazing ambiance due to all
  the New Year and Christmas celebration happening
  around. Many popular international and national
  DJs host parties and the famous Sunburn Festival
  also happens during this peak season.

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• Popular Tourist Attractions
• Beaches The gorgeous beaches in Goa are a
  delight for visitors and make for great place to
  indulge in some water sports. You can enjoy
  thrilling activities like water diving, sea
  walks, beach trail trekking, surfing, swimming,
  sea fishing etc. You can also pick a spot on the
  beach and enjoy the ambiance along with stunning
  views of the setting sun on the sea horizon.
• Carnival Festivals The carnival festivals happen
  during the end of February or early March. These
  are amazing celebrations that are filled with
  dancing, music, parades, and pageants like
  activities.
• Churches in Goa The architecture in Goa is
  inspired by the Portuguese ruling era and some of
  the churches from those times are well preserved
  and must be visited to enjoy the Goan history and
  heritage. You can visit churches like Our Lady of
  Immaculate Conception Church, St. Sebastian
  Church, and The Holy Spirit Church etc. Since
  this is the Christmas season, the churches are
  beautifully decorated and many festivities are
  also organized in these churches.

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• New Year and Christmas Celebrations There is no
  other party destination unlike Goa in India. If
  you are a party person then you will have a gala
  time during these exhilarating celebrations in
  nightclubs and pubs in and around the beaches.
  These celebrations happen on a grander scale and
  must be experienced at least once in your
  lifetime.
• Events in Goa Many other events like Manto
  Festival, the Feast of St. Francis Xavier etc.
  are also held during this time of the year and
  are worth visiting.
• Apart from all these exciting experiences, you
  can also visit museums, casinos, and sanctuaries
  etc. that are located in and around the cities in
  Goa. Though the event and activity prices are
  slightly on the higher side during this season,
  it is definitely the best time to visit Goa.

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Rainy Season Mid July to Mid-November
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• The rainy season brings relief from the scorching
  heat of the summer and the temperature drops down
  significantly. There is more greenery in and
  around the cities and Goa looks beautiful during
  monsoons. Some tourists prefer to visit Goa
  during this season to enjoy what Mother Nature
  has to offer. Moreover, the rivers during this
  season are up to their zenith and make for a
  great venue for adventure sports activities. The
  rain happens mostly throughout the day and hence
  make sure that you have the right rain protection
  equipment for yourself. Popular Tourist
  Attractions
• Rafting The Mandovi and Kali rivers are best
  places to enjoy white water river rafting in Goa
  during monsoons. With rivers full of rainwater,
  they become an ideal place for experience
  adventure activities like kayaking, canoeing,
  rafting etc.
• Dudhsagar Trek Dudhsagar is one of the highest
  waterfalls in India and is the best place to go
  for trekking during monsoons. The trek is along a
  railway track and takes you through forests,
  tunnels etc. It is a once in a lifetime
  experience that you get while embarking on this
  trek.
• Wildlife Sanctuary Due to all the greenery in
  the forests a trip to wildlife sanctuaries like
  Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Dandeli Wild Life
  Sanctuary etc. would be a good activity to enjoy.
• Apart from all these adventure activities,
  spending quality time at the beach with friends
  and family is also a great option to rejuvenate
  from the work stress

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Off Season May to September
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• If you wish to cut on surplus spending during
  your vacation, then visiting Goa during the
  offseason is the best option. Many resorts offer
  discounts during this season. The climate remains
  hot and humidity. The temperature varies between
  50 percent and 80 percent during this period and
  not all adventure activities are available in
  this season. Some shacks and restaurants also
  organize events and parties during the offseason.
  The beaches like Calangute and Baga are mostly
  open for the entire year.
• Popular Tourist Attractions
• Beaches The stunning Goa beaches with white
  sands, sparkling water, and cool breeze are open
  throughout the year and are the best place to
  relax and enjoy a picnic with the family. Some
  water sports activities are also available during
  the offseason.
• Sao Joao Festival The Catholic Community
  celebrates this colourful and extravagant
  festival where you can dance and sing to the
  tunes of the kansalle and ghumot. As per
  tradition people drink feni and dive into ponds
  or wells while shouting Viva re Sao Joao. You
  will definitely love this vibrant and joyous
  festival.
• Festivities of Chikhalkar This festival is
  celebrated on a large village ground in Marcel
  situated amidst temples. Experiencing this
  festival gives you more insight into the native
  Goan culture.
• Sightseeing Offseason is the best time to visit
  the Goan cities and learn about their cultural
  heritage. You can visit temples like Maruti
  Temple, Mahalakshmi Temple etc., visit museums
  like Customs Museum, Museum of Christian Art,
  Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery etc.
  to take a deep dive into the rich Goan history.
  The Naval Aviation Museum is a must visit if you
  would like to learn about vintage aircraft like
  Alizes, Doves, Vampires, Seahawks, and Hughes
  Helicopters.
• Enjoy the Goan Cusine The Goan cuisine is
  influenced by its Portuguese heritage and hence
  is outstanding in terms of flavour. Some
  restaurants where you can devour local cuisine
  are Brittos on Baga Beach, Martins Corner in
  Betalbatim Beach, Infantaria at Calangute Beach,
  Curlys on Anjuna Beach etc.

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Water sports season October to May

• Goa has great options for water sports that can
  hardly be found in other Indian states. The water
  games here are exciting and fun. If you are an
  adrenaline junkie, then you will love the various
  water sports activities in Goa.
• Water Sports Activities
• Scuba Diving The Arabian Ocean has a wide
  variety of marine flora and fauna and makes for
  an amazing underwater adventure. Scuba diving can
  be done at Bats Island and Grande Island.
• Parasailing To get a birds eye view of the
  beaches and the sea you can go for thrilling
  parasailing.
• Water skiing Riding on the sea waves is an
  amazing experience that will satisfy the
  adrenaline junkie within you.
• Water Scooter You can ride a motorbike in the
  ocean to explore the surrounding area of the
  beach. This would be one of the most memorable
  experiences of your life.
• Boat Ride A ride on the banana shaped boat is
  another adventurous water sport that you will
  love to do. Make sure that you are careful during
  the boat ride as it can easily topple with a big
  ocean wave.

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• Water Sport Places
• Beaches are the ideal places to enjoy water
  sports and adventure activities. Below is the
  list of beaches where you can enjoy these sports
  activities.
• Baga Beach Scuba diving, snorkelling, water
  scooter rides, jet skiing, and parasailing.
• Anjuna Beach Windsurfing, scuba diving,
  parasailing, and paragliding.
• Mobor Beach Speed boat rides, water skiing,
  banana boat rides, kayaking, and windsurfing.
• Dona Paula Beach Windsurfing, parasailing,
  snorkelling, kayaking, water skiing, yachting,
  and harpoon fishing.
• Sinquerim Beach Water skiing, scuba diving,
  snorkelling, jet skiing, and windsurfing.
• Colva Beach Paragliding, banana boat riding,
  speedboat rides, motorboat rides, snorkelling,
  and jet skiing.
• Majorda Beach Water skiing, surfing, banana boat
  ride, and jet skiing.
• Calangute Beach Banana ride, jet skiing, water
  surfing, and kayaking.

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