Goa Tourist Guide

Table of Content

1. How to Reach Goa
2. When to Visit Goa
3. Where to Stay in Goa
4. Getting Around Goa
5. Places to Visit in Goa
6. What to Eat in Goa

How to Reach Goa ?

Goa is the most popular tourist destination for both International and Indian tourists. Due to heavy influx of tourists Goa is one of the most well connected places in the country.

By Air

Goa has one International Airport located at Dabolim, South Goa.It hosts Direct Domestic flights from Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Rajkot, Mysore and Lucknow. Operators being Air India (Star Alliance), AirAsia India, Go Air, IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet and Vistara. International Direct Flights are available from Oman, Qatar, Russia, UAE and UK. Goa Airport is the best place to start with our online bike rental, you can easily search for “Bike Rental in Goa Airport” on any search engine to start your hassle-free bike rental with RentnHop.
RentnHop provides bike rental in goa airport for convenience of our Patrons. Taxi fares are quite high from Airport to and back from Hotels. Renting Bike and Scooty comes as cost effective and very convenient from Goa Airport. Hence, our bike rentals are the best option for any outsider who wishes to explore Goa on a small budget.

By Rail

Goa has two main Goa has two main Railway Stations, Vasco da Gama Railway Station and Madgaon Station. They both are well connected to trains coming from across the country. Madgaon bike rental service is available from RentnHop location just outside the Station Campus. Bike on Rent in Vasco is also available.

By Bus

Various State Transport and Private buses are available for Goa from Major cities of India. Panjim and Madgaon Bus Stations usually see the majority of boardings. Long distance Inter-State buses ply into Goa through four major National Highways. RentnHop is available at both these locations to provide affordable bike rental in Panjim and Madgaon bike rental as well.

When to visit Goa

Goa is all about Chill Vibes and Happy Faces. Goa experiences peak tourist season from November to March majorly due to cool and pleasant weather. New year celebrations and Goa Carnivals are a major attraction during this time. From June to August Goa is blessed with monsoon. the best season to visit Goa is lush green and absolutely beautiful. March to May the weather is hot and humid. Every season has something to offer.

Where to Stay in Goa

Hostels

Since Goa is very popular with backpackers you can find 100s of Hostels spread across the state. Most Hostels are in North Goa where travellers frequently visit and socialise. A bed would usually cost you between ₹ 400 to ₹ 800 for a day.

Budget Hotels

Goa being a popular tourist destination ensures a lot of Budget Hotels across the state. Hotels are usually couple friendly and safe. Best way to look for such hotels is through booking.com

Beach Shacks

Beach Shacks are spread across all major beaches in Goa. These are again inexpensive but give a great view of the expanse of the sea. Frequented by the young crowd these are a lifetime experience.

Resorts

Luxury Resorts are spread across Goa at most of the prime locations. Famous for its hospitality and stunning views. Anniversary celebrations and newly weds go to locations in Goa. Pricing is definitely on the higher side but worth every penny. Prices can Range from ₹ 15,000 to onwards of a lakh.

Goa Tourism Hotels

These Hotels are established by State Government Tourism boards and located at the most prime locations across the state. The pricing and amenities are a notch up from budget hotels. Making this an ideal place to experience luxury at lower rates. One can book these hotels from the GTDC Official Website.

Getting Around Goa

Self Drive Scooty / Motorcycle

Bike Rental is the most popular form of transport among tourists in Goa. RentnHop is the top platform for Bike on rent in Goa. Scooty rentals and motorcycles is cost effective and true to Goa’s spirit of free willing commute. Explore offbeat and interior parts of Goa and take back life time memories. Only Bike rental in Goa brings such flexibility for the explorer in you. RentnHop has locations spread across North and South Goa for you to experience smooth flawless Scooty Rental in Goa. You can choose from range of Scooties, Bikes and Superbikes on RentnHop Goa.

Taxi

Taxi service is available across the state at rates decided by the driver. Prices are usually higher and one should agree on a fixed price before hailing a taxi.

Bike Taxi

Bikes taxi are also common across popular tourist places. Ideally the charges should be affordable but Bike taxis driver’s are notoriously famous for overcharging, Again do agree on a fixed price before hailing a Bike Taxi.

Buses

Buses are not frequent and run only on specific routes. Buses do not run on time and cancel unannounced. It is not advisable to travel through these as they are overcrowded and driven rashly. We provide bikes on rent in panjim bus stand.

Places to visit in Goa

Forts of Goa are famous for their unique architecture and serene locations. Don’t miss a chance to visit these. Some famous ones are Chapora Fort, Tiracol Fort, Aguada Fort and Reis Magos Fort. A little known fort Cabo de Rama Fort in South Goa is worth visiting too. We provide bike rentals in Goa for the road trip to explore the forts.

Divar Island and Chorao Island are two main islands of Goa. You can take a ferry to these. Chorao is famous for Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

Dudhsagar Waterfalls located in Goa - Karnataka Border is a 320 m high waterfall. It is surrounded by lush green trees and a wide natural pool. You can reach here by jeep ride from Molem or by trek.

Churches of Goa are beautiful. Unique Portuguese architecture and local variations make them an experience to visit. Panjim Church and Old Goa church are quite popular among the tourists.

Casinos of Goa attract around 15,000 guests everyday. Five of them are offshore, located in ships anchored on the Mandovi river.

Beaches like Arambol, Vagator, Anjuna and Baga are a must visit. These are often frequented by tourists in large numbers. Cafes and restaurants are top notch and a must try. If you are looking for some peace and quiet don’t forget to head to south goa beach near hotels.

Flea Markets round beaches are quite a fun shopping experience. Don’t forget to ask your local host for information on nearest flea markets.

What to Eat in Goa

Goa is a food paradise. Seafood like Goan Fish Curry and Shark Ambot Tik are quite famous here. Few other must try dishes are Chicken Cafreal, Goan Pork Vindaloo, Chicken Xacuti, Sorpotel, Feijoada, Sorak, Samarachi Kodi, Prawns Xeque Xeque, Patolea, Crab Xacuti, Bebinca etc.