Insider Tips for a Goa Trip

Traveling to the exotic Indian coastal state of Goa? No doubt you’ve heard a lot of opinions and suggestions regarding this famous but very far-flung resort destination, which, in spite of being the Indian tourism capital, still remains largely unexplored by Americans. To help you get the most from a Goa trip, Seema Prakash, the India product manager for noted tour operator and India experts Cox & King did a Q&A about the destination, its origins, and its place within an India trip itinerary.

Trip: How is Goa different from other destinations in India?

Seema: Having been under Portuguese rule, there is a lot of Portuguese influence mixed with the Konkan/coastal regions of India. Climatically, Goa is a lot like Bombay as it has a hot and humid climate for most of the year.

Trip:  What is it particularly known for?

Seema: The focus of tourism is generally in the coastal areas (beaches), though visits to Old Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus also occur in many tours.