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Goa travel guide

Konkan coast · 1h 30m from Mumbai — when to actually go, how long the visa really takes, what you will spend per day on top of the package, and who this trip is genuinely wrong for.

Best time to visit Goa

Nov – Feb is the season. October and March are quieter and cheaper with the same beaches.

Visa, money and practicalities

Visa: Domestic — none needed — —
Currency: INR — Shacks are cash-first, ATMs run dry in season
SIM: Works everywhere — —
Power plug: Type C / D / M — Standard Indian sockets

What nobody tells you about Goa

North and South Goa are two completely different holidays. North is markets, nightlife and traffic; South is quiet, spread out and needs a scooter or cab for absolutely everything. Booking "Goa" without deciding which half you want is the single most common mistake people make here.

Who should skip Goa

Skip Goa from June to September unless you specifically want the monsoon — most shacks close, water sports stop entirely and the sea is off limits.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Goa?

Nov – Feb is the season. October and March are quieter and cheaper with the same beaches.

What will I spend per day in Goa beyond the package?

On top of what your package covers, budget roughly shacks & scooter ₹900, comfortable ₹2,200, beach resort ₹6,000 per person per day.

What should I know before booking Goa?

Who should not go to Goa?

Skip Goa from June to September unless you specifically want the monsoon — most shacks close, water sports stop entirely and the sea is off limits.

Plan a Goa trip

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