Goa

It's a shame Goa comes burdened with a reputation for louche living, because there's so much more to it than sun, sand and psychedelia. The allure of Goa is that it remains quite distinct from the rest of India and is small enough to be grasped and explored in a way that other Indian states are not.

Goa Events

Goa loves its festivals - at times it can seem as though there are as many holidays as working days. Along with Hindu festivals such as Diwali and Holi, Goans celebrate myriad Christian festivals - not only Christmas and Easter, but also feast days specific to certain villages or parishes, as well as truly Goan events such as the Feast of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa. On top of this, more recent food and cultural festivals have been developed during the winter season (November to March) to capitalise on Goa's tourist numbers. Whereas most Christian festivals occur on set dates, Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar and change from year to year.

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