Goa for long has been synonymous with freedom and is beyond the mere beaches and vibrant nightlife. Delve deeper, and you would be astonished at the number of unexplored destinations and activities in the smallest state of India. Here we shall give you the best Goa travel guide to help you plan your next vacation a little differently.
Goa- A State Rife with Art
Time to snap out the idea and address the fact that Goa is beyond a destination for eating, marveling, and pondering on the beach. The smallest Indian state is beyond a tourist hotspot. The place is flooded with art, with wide patches of the platform on sand giving way to hula hoop swingers, performing artists, yoga groups, graffiti artists, chefs, local handicrafts, sculpture artists, photographers, painters, dancers, writers, and musicians.
The Land Adorned with Awe-Inspiring Architecture
The testament of the art and heritage of Goa is borne by the Indian and the Portuguese elements. As you set out on your voyage to Panjim, the state capital, you cannot keep your eyes off the vibrant potpourri of colors that are flaunted by the homes in Baroque styles, chiseled with hints of European influence. The doors and windows ooze with homegrown ideas that are embedded in the space architecture.
Several such unused Saligao were constructed with an assortment of seashells, ground oysters, thanks to the close vicinity with the coast. The windows boasting of the sea-shell façade will render you a glimpse into the community culture pre-Portuguese rule.
Goan Paintings That Will Leave You Mesmerized
Regardless of not being acknowledged for any specific ancient form of painting genre, Goa has embraced all kinds of artists who have volunteered to leave their mark on the state walls. Whenever you are getting your Goa tour packages curated by Tour Travel World, do not forget to keep your eye out for Serendipity- a world art festival that is scheduled in December. The streets brim with walls and installations with boast bizarre art that is put together by artists from across the globe.
From the archived Goan family photographs and their background to intricately carved-out sculptures and exhibitions hosted by Adil Shah Palace-implements sessions of storytelling to artists who perform can evoke awareness about valuable subjects’ sans without speaking a word.
Theatre
If soul-stirring storylines in different languages like Konkani, Marathi. Hindi and English arouse you, then a visit to Kala Academy is a must. The place boasts of a festival every year in November, and this festival hosting has been here since 1974, where Tiatr, and is about a satirical Konkani play on recent happenings, domestic problems, and politics.
Literature
The popular Goa arts and Literature festival is a fest that is open to all and features renowned authors along with their publications with a grand event like a carnival. The Goa Arts and Literature Festival is hosted in the International Centre.
Dance
The detailed Goa Christian weddings aren’t complete sans the Portuguese-like Indian dance known as Mando. Mando is a choir orchestral way of best wishes for the couple. Attending Goan weddings is a must if you wish to get a taste of the music and a mix of delicious seafood.
Music
Be it the Ghumat humps (Goa’s ancient instrument) as a folk accompaniment or the Mando music, the psytrance BPM progression, or the djembe fellas’ vibrations at the beaches, Goa is sure to mesmerize you with its incredibly beautiful musical scenes. Goa has recently encountered a swap from the electronic to the live gigs, making way to innumerable instrumentalists, reggae artists, and percussionists who enliven the place with their style.
Goa Beyond the Beaches
Places that Are a Must-Visit in Goa
Carjenum Fort
Counted as one of Goa’s smaller forts, Carjenum Fort has garnered immense appreciation for itself, not merely for being inclusive of two inland forts that still stand strong from the 1550s but also for the iconic vistas that can be viewed from its ramparts.
Arvalem Caves
Also, coined as Pandava Caves, the Arvalem caves got their name from Mahabharata’s five Pandavas and are situated at the Bicholam Town in North Goa. Origin dating back to the 6th century, the Arvalem caves boast unique architecture, with its rock structure that has been carved into laterite stone. It is the mystic look of the caves which have been attracting travelers for years.
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
The sanctuary derived its name from Dr. Salim Ali, who was a former ornithologist. The sanctuary is one of the protected places in Goa which lets you get a good taste of the ornithological heaven. From the mangrove marshes to the delicate eco-system, the ornithological-freaks can make the most of their holidays from a visit to this sanctuary.
Planning a Trip to Goa
After having read what lies in Goa beyond the beaches, it isn’t any more difficult to summarize that Goa tops the list of vacation destinations in India. From the age-old temples to ancient churches and from beautiful Portuguese neighborhoods to exclusive museums and wildlife sanctuaries, there’s a lot to explore in the state. Goa with all of its unexplored beauties and tourist attraction spots can be completed in about 4 days, in case you are thinking how many days are enough for Goa. Tour Travel World can help you curate a Goa package that includes all the best places that aren’t only limited to beaches and parties.
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