| Backpacking is fast becoming one of the most popular | | | | that are let out by the locals at very cheap rates. |
| ways to travel across the globe. Previously meant for | | | | Apart from saving money, you get to stay away from |
| students and budget travelers traveling on a shoe | | | | the city, right in the midst of the rustic beauty of Goa. |
| string budget, backpacking has made significant inroads | | | | Now on to transport; the motor cycle taxis are the |
| into the travel industry the world over today. Goa, the | | | | most attractive for the backpackers. Then there are |
| west coast paradise in India, is an ideal destination for | | | | the three wheeled auto-rickshaws with doors and |
| the backpackers. The beaches, hills, forests, and cities | | | | curtains, giving you a modest and cozy version of a |
| of Goa offer all the variety that an ideal backpacker | | | | limousine. Of course, you must try out travelling with |
| looks for. The climate, people, and tourist friendly | | | | your group by hiring motor cycles. Motor biking along |
| atmosphere is conducive to the backpackers in Goa. | | | | the winding hilly roads would make up for a |
| Here are a few tips that you can rely on before | | | | memorable vacation in Goa. |
| venturing on you backpacking Goa vacation | | | | The usual backpacking gear has to be carried. This |
| There are numerous tourist destinations in Goa that | | | | includes maps, torch lights, pocket knives, water proof |
| conventional tourists visit. These include the beaches, | | | | matches, fire lighter, compass, copies of your travel |
| the forts, wildlife parks and the major cities and towns. | | | | related papers and lots of first aid. |
| Backpackers would definitely like to visit the wildlife | | | | Goa tourism has never been hassled by major safety |
| parks like the Cotigao wildlife sanctuary and the Salim | | | | issues. A few stray incidents may make you think |
| Ali bird sanctuary. The beaches are the most popular | | | | twice; but scores of tourists would assure you that the |
| tourist spots in Goa. Backpackers would love the | | | | place is very safe for backpackers. However, a few |
| carefree ambience and the numerous options available | | | | points should be kept in mind while you are |
| there. Hiking, cycling, motor bike rides, rave parties, and | | | | backpacking in Goa. |
| a host of water sports are on offer at all the major | | | | Although the people are very friendly and helpful, |
| beaches of Goa, like Baga, Vagator, Anjuna, Calangute | | | | trusting someone too much, especially with your |
| and Colva. | | | | belongings or cash is not wise at all and should be |
| The villages of Goa are beautiful places with their | | | | avoided. The best approach would be to go through |
| Portuguese style houses and winding roads suddenly | | | | backpackers’ associations. |
| bringing you face to face with a white church. There | | | | Never entertain anyone who approaches you with |
| are numerous uncharted trails that you can find out | | | | anything that smells remotely unlawful. Sometimes |
| from the locals, or yourself. | | | | tourists do not understand local laws and backpackers |
| Backpackers do not need lavish accommodation. That | | | | maybe easily susceptible, being relatively independent |
| is how you can get to know about the local customs | | | | while traveling. |
| and ways of life. Goa offers a wide range of options | | | | To sum up, for memorable backpacking Goa |
| when it comes to accommodation for the | | | | vacations, stick to the basics. Do not try anything out |
| backpackers. Apart from the numerous budget hotels, | | | | of the box, follow safety guidelines, and always carry |
| Goa has many village cottages and beach side huts | | | | loads of common sense. |