10 Offbeat things to do in Goa
What comes to your mind when you think of Goa? Beaches and parties right. Well I’m gonna walk you through the places that are a little offbeat and away from sand. Take a look at hourly hotels in Goa to save time completely for adventure.
1. Butterfly conservatory
A Barren Hillside Converted Into A Butterfly Park. Butterflies are a hard sight to catch in our day to day life. To fulfil the joy of watching those beautiful butterflies visit this place which is dedicated entirely towards butterflies. Enjoy the calmness while feeding fruits to butterflies. Trust me, it is the cutest sight. Also watching them collect nectar and the lives of these little creatures is just soothing to look at.
2. Spice Plantation
Various spices are acquired from various parts of a plant or tree such as seeds, barks, roots and fruits. Some plantations to check out in Goa are Savoi, Tropical, Pascoal, Sahakari and Tanshikar.
3. Yoga retreat
Goa is a relaxing place, apart from beach activities many people come here for yoga retreats that are quite famous. Some yoga retreats to visit are Little cove, Bamboo retreat, Ashiyana, The mandala etc. Yoga is a peaceful exercise that connects and rejuvenates your mind and soul.
4. Go cycling
This one is taking you close enough to the beach but to breeze through the air by putting your arms straight into the wind. Cycling is the most fun activity in any part of the world, so why leave Goa. Go crazy cycling, you’ll even burn out those extra Goa calories you’ve gained by enjoying in Goa. Miramar beach spot lets you rent cycles, perfect activity for a friend group.
5. Ocean trek
Not so different compared to normal hiking, ocean trekking is exploring the hike trail right besides the ocean. Through the green groves, some hidden and less touristy spots are perfect for ocean treks. Seeing the ocean from top hits different than looking over from beaches.
6. Hot air balloon
Hot air balloon rides aren’t that common in India which is why you shouldn’t miss them in Goa. Located in a small village Chandor in south Goa, these balloons can accommodate 10 people or you can book a private ride also. Hot air balloon rides are a complete through for someone who has heard of Goa which makes it a perfect surprise.
7. Water rafting
Filled with oceans, still water rafting isn’t a popular activity. Full of fun operates in river Mhadei. For rapid flow of water visit between June to September. During this time the river is full making the sporty ride even more exciting. It stretches over a 6km trail.
8. Quad biking
Quad bikes are small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicles that are an exciting way to move around. Even more sporty and competitive when with friends. Mendrem beach is a hotspot for quad biking. If you have never done it before its time to try this activity here.
9. Fly boarding
Popularly seen in movies, this activity is entirely a game of balancing. Try it out to see if you win or lose. Practiced in Chapora river, where you wear a hydrolifting device to push you up in the air. Some might explain it as flying in the air. This activity is a bit tricky at that start but gets better with guidance from instructors.
10. Crocodile spotting
Scary can translate into fun if it's to a known place. Crocodiles here are a fan of sunbathing over mudflats at Zuari river. To make it even more scarier you may go for boating in the river.
Did you know about these activities in Goa, are you excited to plan a Goa trip? These are 10 of the offbeat activities in the ‘tourist hotspot’ Goa. Sometimes going away from the crowd can be the start of awesome memories. Pick where you want to go and just pack your bags.
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