Not until 1961 did the Portuguese leave, giving Goa its freedom. It wasn’t until 1987 that Goa officially became a state in India. Architecture, especially that of churches, resembles southern ...

Goa has to say goodbye to them; tourism in Goa has moved on. Hippie and backpack tourism inevitably is associated with drugs and does not make a healthy spectacle,” Gantzer said.

PANAJI, India (AP) - Eight Finger Eddie's time had come and gone.When the 85-year-old, touted as the godfather of Goa's hippie scene, died last week in a beachside village in ...

GOA, India -- The tie-dyed billboard states in swirled paint: "Welcome to the Mother of All Indian Night Markets." Inside the market, at twilight, Neil Young's bohemian mantra "Rockin' in ...

The comments come as Goa Tourism reported a 10.5% year-on-year rise in tourist arrivals in Q1 2025, with over 28.5 lakh visitors compared to 25.8 lakh in the same period last year.

Goa is not only about nightlife and beaches; it's also a perfect location to enjoy some of the country's most scenic road trips. If you have been planning a Goa trip, check out these road trips if ...