Devanjana Mukherjee, Khabri Media
Goa is a popular tourist destination in India known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, rich culture, and delicious cuisine.
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Goa offers a wide range of accommodation options, from luxury resorts to budget-friendly guesthouses and hostels. It’s a good idea to book your accommodation in advance, especially if you plan to visit during the peak tourist season. The best time to visit Goa is typically from November to March when the weather is pleasant and dry.
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When it comes to travelling, the first thing that comes to mind is its food or cuisine. Therefore keeping in mind the same, the ministry of Goa has made a compulsion to serve Goan fish curry and rice in all the shacks near beaches. In an effort to promote local cuisine amongst tourists, the Chief Minister of Goa, Rohan Khaunte announced on Sunday that shacks along the coastline must compulsorily serve fish curry and rice, as part of their menu.
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This move is part of the State’s new Shack Policy aimed at showcasing its culinary delights to visitors. The decision was made in response to observations that while these popular beachfront joints offered several national and international food among other dishes, traditional Goan cuisine was conspicuously absent from their menus. Beyond promoting local cuisine, Goa’s new Shack Policy also aims at addressing illegal hawking and vending activities plaguing its pristine beaches along with submitting the list of employees or staff hired, to the officials.
Goa offers a wide range of accommodation options, from luxury resorts to budget-friendly guesthouses and hostels. It’s a good idea to book your accommodation in advance, especially if you plan to visit during the peak tourist season. Something for every type of traveler, one can relax on the beautiful beaches like Baga, Anjuna, and Palolem, explore historic forts like Aguada and Chapora, indulge in water sports, or go on a trek in the Western Ghats.
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Exploring the local culture by visiting colorful markets, attending traditional festivals, and experiencing music and dance performances, can be an excellent way to spend time in this beautiful State. But most important of all don’t miss trying the cuisine, which is a delicious blend of Indian and Portuguese flavors. Be sure to taste dishes like Goan fish curry and rice, vindaloo, and bebinca (a traditional dessert) which can be enjoyed from various shacks available at coastlines.
Beach shacks are known for their laid-back and casual atmosphere. They often have low seating, bamboo furniture, and colorful decor that adds to the tropical beach vibe or on a sand or a raised platforms to provide you with a panoramic view of the sea. Popular beaches like Baga, Anjuna, Palolem, Calangute, and Vagator, among others offer a range of prices of beach shacks to accommodate different budgets, making them accessible to both backpackers and luxury travelers.
So, those who had been dreaming to plan Goa trip on their bucket list, then its time to mark a tick and take the best road you can and explore the scintillating Western part of India.
