Hotels in Goa, India

Goa is a coastal state in western India with a tropical monsoon climate-winters (November to February) are dry and pleasant, while summers and monsoons (June to September) bring heavy rain but cheaper stays. It's famous for its Portuguese-era churches like the Basilica of Bom Jesus (home to St. Francis Xavier's remains) and beach shacks serving fresh seafood. During the winter dry season, you can parasail and jet-ski on the Arabian Sea at Calangute Beach, or party at Tito's Lane in Baga; in the monsoon, explore the spice plantations in Ponda or hike to Dudhsagar Waterfalls, which roar at full flow. North Goa offers buzzing nightlife and crowded sands like Anjuna, while South Goa has quieter stretches like Palolem, perfect for kayaking through the saltwater lagoons.