If you decide to take a break for the New Year holidays in Goa, you need to know a few important facts about the smallest state in India. The resort area of Goa is divided into two parts: north and south, each of which has its own special "characteristics".
The first is considered "elite": expensive luxury hotels, boarding houses and wellness-like are located here.
The second one is more "party", noisy, youth and budget. It should be noted that finding good housing in the northern part of Goa is also not difficult, for example, renting a bungalow on the seashore will cost about 25 euros per day.
When planning a vacation in India, tourists wonder where to celebrate the New Year in Goa. Typically, the answer is a club, bar, restaurant. At the same time, it does not matter at all in which part of the resort the tourist is staying. Goa is a place of entertainment, beach holidays, excursions, etc. Here everyone can choose their leisure time.
Where to celebrate New Year in Goa?
If you are wondering where to go to Goa with children, we will offer you several options. For example, in the north of the state there are such resort towns as Anjuna, Calangute, Arambol, Morjim.
The southern part of Goa is the villages of Agonda, Colva, Benaulim, Kavelosim. The entire infrastructure of the south of Goa is designed for a relaxing holiday for families, so it will be comfortable for both young single tourists and large families with children to relax here.
Speaking about the northern part of the resort, it is worth highlighting the city of Morjim, which is recognized as the most "Russian". The village has a huge number of souvenir shops, shops, bars, restaurants, centers of spiritual development and yoga.
Want to go diving, surfing, or parasailing on New Year's Eve? Then the resort town of Bogmalo, the village of Baghe and the city of Ashveme are your ideal option. You can celebrate the New Year on the beach in Baga, Colva, Candolim.
If you want to see the sights, then to your attention the best resorts of Goa for the New Year, known for their natural protected areas:
- the caves of the Pandava,
- 300-meter Dudhasagar waterfall,
- Charao Bird Park,
- true connoisseurs of architecture will appreciate the trip with a visit to the towns and Bumbai, Hamli, Old Goa, Panaji.
Find hotels in the resorts:
- The best hotels in the Southern part,
- The best hotels in the Northern part.
Where to go and what to do during the holidays?
New Year's holidays in Goa are accompanied by noisy festivities. For example, during the last week of the outgoing year, the Candolim Beach annually hosts the Sunburn Contemporary Music Festival, where tourists can listen to such destinations as trance and house.
During this period, three huge beaches are transformed into a large open-air dance floor, where various competition programs, shows and parties are held. It is worth noting that the New Year itself (December 31) is celebrated in Goa no less noisy.
An open-air-party takes place on all the streets and beaches of Goa. Interestingly, the residents of Goa meet the beginning of the year with the yoga festival, which takes place annually from January 1 to January 8 on Mandarem beach.
The holiday in Goa in January does not end at this festival. So, since January 6, the population of the resort celebrates the holiday of the three wise men. Ceremonial processions are held on the territory of Chandor, Kansaulim and Reis Magos.
January 14 - The harvest festival Makara Sankranti is celebrated. On this day, the population of Goa follows the traditions of their ancestors: they bring gifts to brahmanas and bathe in reservoirs. On the same day, the inhabitants of Goa celebrate the solstice.
On January 26, Goa celebrates Republic Day, during which a parade of sailors is held on the main embankment. Since that day, exhibitions and fairs of works of contemporary Indian master artists and architects-sculptors are opening in many cities of Goa.
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Weather in Goa in January
January is the perfect time to relax on the shores of the Arabian Sea. On January days, hot weather is on the streets of Goa, the air temperature is 32 degrees during the day and 23 degrees at night.
Coming to the resort in winter, a tourist can be sure that he will not be caught by the rain. Air humidity at this time is usually no more than 65%. Meteorologists say that the weather in Goa for the New Year will be warm and calm, the water in the sea will warm up to 28 degrees, and the west wind speed will not exceed 5-6 km / h.
The cost of rest in Goa in the New Year
Despite the availability of recreation in Goa in winter for Russian tourists, during the New Year holidays there is an increase in prices for accommodation, food and leisure. For example, the cost of living in the period April-October 2019 was:
- A room in a hostel or guesthouse - 600 rubles;
- A room in a 3 * hotel - from 1500 rubles;
- Room in a 4 * hotel - 2000 rubles;
- Apartments in a 5 * hotel - from 2800 rubles.
On New Year's Eve 2021 and Christmas, these prices can be safely multiplied by two. Let's consider the cost of the trip and find the best hotels, find out the prices of air tickets and other aspects that will help you plan your vacation cheaper.
Best hotels in South Goa
Bogmallo Beach Resort
The hotel is just a 10-minute drive from Dabolim Airport, right by the sea. In addition to the hotel on the territory of the complex there are:
- Mini bar.
- Bogmalo beach.
- Spa.
- Pool.
- Fitness center.
- Business center.
- Coconut Grove open-air restaurant.
- Currency exchange office.
Tourists are offered deluxe rooms with double occupancy. The price of a room with a sea view is from 10,625 rubles. If desired, the client can rent a room without meals or include breakfast, lunch and dinner in the rental price.
The administration also offers superior double rooms. Its cost is 10,150 rubles per day. Also, the hotel can book family rooms for 4 people or apartments - "chalets". Accommodation price per day - 9420 rubles, the second option - 9675 rubles.
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"The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino"
Holidays in Goa for the New Year means walking access to the sea. This is the service offered by The Zuri White Sands Hotel, which is located on Varca Beach.
It offers not only large rooms of different categories, but also a swimming pool, 6 restaurants, a gym, a sauna, a pool for children, a library, a casino, a games room, and a tennis court.
At the choice of the tourist, the administration offers superior double rooms with an area of 42 sq. m., equipped with a balcony. The price of a room per day is 19,600 rubles with breakfast.
The hotel also has premium rooms with the ability to accommodate up to 4 people. The cost of renting a room is from 23,000 rubles per day. The price includes both breakfast and dinner. Deluxe rooms are 50 sq. m cost from 34,500 rubles.
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Praia Da Oura - Boutique Resort
Praia Da Oura Resort is located in Majorda, just 100 meters from the beach. If you're not sure what to do in Goa during the New Year holidays, stay at Praia Da Oura for services such as wellness body massages and professional yoga classes with leading experts.
The hotel administration offers the following rooms (prices are per night):
- Deluxe room 32 sq. (accommodation for up to 3 people) - 12,560 rubles.
- Suite room 45 sq. (accommodation for up to 4 people) with a balcony - from 14,500 rubles.
- Bridal suite - from 16,500 rubles.
All room rates include buffet breakfast.
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Great North Goa hotels
Whispering Palms Beach Resort
The hotel complex is located in the city of Candolim, on the first line from the sea, so the beach can be reached in just 3 minutes. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, dry cleaning, laundry service, Sun and Palms and Aahaata restaurants, Crossroads bar.
Guest's choice of rooms:
- Standard with balcony 27 sq. - from 16,700 rubles (breakfast included).
- Deluxe with terrace - 18850 rubles.
- Studio suite - from 15,900 rubles.
In terms of reviews and personal experiences, we strongly recommend staying ahead of your booking, a great winter getaway with an ideal coastal location and quality service.
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Goa Marriott Resort & Spa
We would like to bring to your attention 5-star hotels of the Marriott Hotels & Resorts chain. You can choose from several ideal places for the most fastidious tourists with children.
We especially recommend considering the Goa Marriott Resort, located in downtown Panaji, right on the seafront, just two minutes from the Cala Academi pier.
The hotel has shops, swimming pools, restaurants, bars, fitness center, spa center, steam room, beauty parlor, hairdresser, jacuzzi. Guests can stay in rooms with an area of 38 sq. overlooking the garden or the bay.
Accommodation price per day - from 26500 rubles. The second accommodation option is deluxe rooms of 46 sq. m .. the cost of renting an apartment is 37,500 rubles per day.
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The cost of the flight from Moscow to Goa
As a rule, the prices for tours to Goa for the New Year 2021 consist of the cost of living and air travel. If you do not want to book a ticket, you will have to purchase plane tickets yourself.
The price of air tickets Moscow-Goa on New Year's Eve is always higher than the cost of a flight in other periods. From the airports of the capital of the Russian Federation in the direction of Goa, both direct flights and flights with transfers run.
The cost of the first option (in both directions) is 88,400 rubles, subject to an economy class flight. Transit flights start at RUB 78,000. The travel time of a direct flight is about 7-8 hours, with transfers - from 11 hours 30 minutes.
Russians can take off from any airport in Moscow. During the New Year period, both morning and night flights from the world's leading airlines are available.
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Prices for tours to Goa for the New Year
Today, the average cost of a New Year's tour from Moscow to Goa is from 1200 euros. The price includes accommodation and flight. If you decide to celebrate the New Year in Goa with children, then travel packages are the best option.
The most popular are the so-called "direct" tours for 7 nights from December 29 to January 06. The cost of a voucher for two adults and a child under 12 years old is from 190,000 rubles, subject to accommodation in a 4-5 * all-inclusive hotel with accommodation in a double junior suite or a triple standard room, with two meals a day.
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Excursion vouchers
The second option for the New Year's tour in Goa is the excursion program "Golden Triangle", which includes rest in Goa. The tour covers the most famous cities in central India. The top peaks of this trip are the resort areas of Delhi, Jaipuri Agra. The first city is the capital of India, which houses the world famous Jama Masjid Mosque, Qutb Minar and the Lotus Temple of white marble. Agra is a city where people come to see firsthand the majestic mausoleum of the Taj Mahal. The Jaipur resort area is a unique opportunity to enjoy the Indian architecture of chic palaces, sculptures and forts.
The price of such a five-day tour without meals is from 240,000 rubles, with breakfasts - 248,000 rubles. Tourists are offered comfortable accommodation in standard rooms of 3 and 4 star hotels. It should be noted that the duration of the tour can be changed at the request of the tourist, for example, extended until January 11 or 13. The final destination of the trip is Goa. Depending on the duration of the tour, you can spend 2, 3 or 4 nights.
