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  • An Absolute Post-Covid Travel Guide To Goa: Updated Goa Tourism Guidelines In 2024

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If the most dreamed-of holiday in India had a name, it would probably sound a lot like Goa. From clear water beaches with exotic activities and themed events, and a vibrant mix of modern and traditional culture, Goa is as close to a dream paradise as you get. An ancient Portuguese colony, it boasts a historic charm, and offers many adventure sports, unwinding, and a dose of delicious Goan food. Since the declaration of a national lockdown in March, Goa has been one of the most anticipated destinations that travelers couldn’t wait to visit, a feeling most of us share. Goa tourism guidelines has been released by the state tourism ministry to ensure the safety of travelers as well as local residents. 

Read the detailed post-Covid travel guide to Goa below for your post-pandemic travel planning.

Goa Travel Advisory During Covid-19

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Are you looking for quarantine rules in Goa ? The state of Goa is inviting more travelers by opening up its tourism industry slowly but the key priority is the safety and wellbeing of both the travelers and the residents. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that as a part of Unlock 4.0, they have removed the mandate to carry a negative Covid-19 test but all the other restrictions such as compulsory face mask, social distancing, and sanitization of public places are still in place. Here’s a list of some of the other important Covid-19 guidelines issued by the state of Goa that travelers must follow:

  • The passenger must have completed both the dosages of vaccination.
  • All the visitors must have the Aarogya Setu App downloaded with an updated status of ‘Safe’.
  • All domestic and incoming travellers must undergo thermal screening.
  • Symptomic travellers will need to take a PCR test and stay in isolation if needed.
  • Casinos, cinema halls, schools, colleges, weekly markets, as well as shops are now open and running.
  • Beach shacks are open for serving customers with full capacity.
  • The Baga-Calangute beach belt is open for travelers.
  • Air transportation remains open for domestic flights to and from Goa.
  • Domestic buses are operating on normal routes but with a full capacity.

Must Read: 18 Things To do In Goa In December For A Happening Vacation

Best Time to Visit

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The best time to visit Goa is from November to April when the weather is ideal for relaxing on the popular beaches and the temperature averages between 20 to 30 degrees celsius.

How to Reach

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The Goa state government has removed all travel restrictions to allow the influx of tourists from all parts of India. The authorities have also introduced rules for travelling to Goa and also charge a fine for those who are not wearing their mask during commute/entering the border. The passengers will be photographed and fined for their actions.

  • Travelers can take a flight from the closest airport to The Dabolim Airport or Goa International Airport to reach Goa.
  • Trains are operating regularly to Goa and you must check the availability on the IRCTC website before booking.
  • If you are planning to travel by road, you can hire a car or drive yourself from the state border to your accommodation.

Suggested Read: 9 Best Islands Of Goa For An Offbeat Trip To India’s Favorite Beach Town

Getting Around

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There are multiple modes of transportation available for travelers who want to go around Goa. You can rent a bike from travel dealers for an affordable price, hire auto-rickshaws, take private cabs for a more comfortable journey and also travel by ferry. Make sure that you follow all the Goa tourism rules carefully for a safer travel experience.

The following are the locations where ferry services are available. Please note that some of them may not be functional yet due to the pandemic.

  • Betim to Panaji
  • Old Goa to Divar Island
  • Querim to Tiracolor
  • Cavelossim to Assolna

Places To Visit In Goa During Covid-19

Places To Visit In Goa During Covid-19

With countless beaches, seamless crystal blue waters, and mesmerizing local suburbs that exudes culture, Goa offers many delights to those willing to explore. Ever heard that “big things come in small packages?” This axiom certainly fits best to Goa, a land of limitless possibilities and a soothing escape for travelers.

As Goa has reopened, the way we approach travel might have changed but the beauty of the places remains the same. If you are planning to make a trip, make sure you don’t miss out on Palolem Beach, Baga Beach, Panaji, Goa Velha, and Calangute.

Suggested Read: 9 Hotels In Goa That Offer World-Class Facilities To The Guests And Travelers!

Things To Do In Goa During Covid-19

Things To Do In Goa During Covid-19

With soft sand, clear water, and enjoying beachside conversations with your friends and family, Goa is an absolute favorite destination for autumn and winter travelers. If you are looking for reasons to trade snow with sand, there are many things to do in Goa like Cafe hopping, water sports, Goan food tour, night bazaars, and more.

While participating in organized events like water sports or food tours, safety is the most important factor to keep in mind. As businesses are opening, the state is taking all the precautions to make sure that the travelers are safe when they experience Goa. As a traveler, you can check with your concerned facility and ask for Goa tourism rules , safety gear, and more before your departure.

Accommodation

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The state of Goa has removed all the travel restrictions imposed during the lockdown and travelers no longer need to book a stay in advance. From short stays to week-long vacations, you can enjoy your time in Goa by choosing to stay at some of the most amazing hotels and Airbnbs. All hotels are now following the Goa travel rules mentioned by the authorities after reopening which includes a deep sanitization process during and after every guest, limited capacity of beds, closure of community areas like pools and gyms, and contact tracing.

Here is a list of measures that the state of Goa has for the hotel industry:

  • Temperature screening at hotels
  • Sanitizer availability at the hotel and inside all the rooms
  • Disposable gloves mandatory for hotel staff at bar and restaurant
  • Contact tracing forms at every hotel

Suggested Read: Canyoning In Goa: Experience An Adrenaline Rush Like Never Before!

Restaurants

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The hospitality industry in Goa is reopening but the safety of the travelers and staff remains a key priority. While some of the most popular street food outlets and restaurants in Goa are back to normal functioning with a limited capacity, many of the food outlets have moved to delivery-only or takeaway facilities. Food franchises are also operational and open for customers with social distance seating and disposable cutlery to avoid any transmission.

What To Pack

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A post-Covid trip to Goa calls for a smart packing list that would accommodate all your belongings and save space for safety essentials like an extra bottle of sanitizer or a PPE kit. Here’s Travel Triangle’s comprehensive list of things to pack:

  • Clothing for moderate weather and two beach-friendly outfits
  • A pack of disposable face masks or 2-3 reusable face masks
  • Sanitizer for personal use
  • Sanitizing solution for outdoor/surface use
  • A personal PPE kit that will include a face shield, sanitizer sachets, and a pair of disposable glove for flight, train, or any kind of commute
  • Slippers, hats, sunscreen, and other beach essentials that you may need

Suggested Read: 13 Excellent Places To Visit In Goa In July For A Soothing Vacay

Travel Checklist

Book your travel and accommodation in advance

  • Book your travel and accommodation in advance.
  • Talk with your hotel/Airbnb about their sanitizing facilities and the Covid-19 related precautions they are taking.
  • Download the Arogya Setu app on your mobile phone.
  • Try to get tested before your travel and keep the Covid-19 negative certificate handy during your commute.

Further Travel Tips

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  • When at the beach or visiting an attraction, make sure you follow the safety marks on the floor or walls of the place for social distancing.
  • If you are using the ferry services, make sure they are not overcrowded.
  • People over the age of 65 or children under the age of 10 are advised not to undertake non-essential travel.

Further Read: 6 Picnic Spots Near Goa That Are Epitome Of Art And Culture!

As we slowly recover from this pandemic, safety must remain our primary concern while traveling. This post-Covid travel guide to Goa is your one-stop solution for trip planning and itinerary. If you are looking for something more than a post-Covid travel guide to Goa , let us help you put together your dream Goan trip with our customized packages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goa open for tourists?

Yes, the state of Goa is currently open for domestic tourists and travelers from all parts of the country. As per the Unlock 5 guidelines announced by the government, travelers no longer need to show a Covid-19 test or book accommodation in advance. You can easily travel from your home state by just undergoing a temperature check at entry points.

Is it safe to travel to Goa during the Coronavirus pandemic?

Yes, it is safe to travel to Goa only if you are traveling in a small group while following the state-issued advisory. As experts are warning to be cautious against the spread of the virus in cold weather, here are some precautions you must follow if you travel: When going outside, in public transport, or visiting tourist attractions, wear a suitable and fitted face mask that covers your nose and mouth. Always carry hand sanitizer with you and check with your hotel if they are providing you with regular sanitation facilities. Avoid touching any unsanitary surfaces and keep a pack of disposable gloves handy if needed. Avoid going to crowded places and if you are planning to visit any temples or marketplaces, make sure you maintain social distancing.

Are the casinos in Goa open for tourists?

Yes, you can try your luck in some of the most popular casinos in Goa from November 1st, 2020. All the establishments are ordered to operate at 50% capacity and follow the state government protocol thoroughly to ensure the safety of the visitors and staff.

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Goa revises COVID-19 guidelines for tourists, mandates negative RT-PCR report; know details

Goa chief miniter pramod sawant announced on friday, august 6, that visitors to the state will be required to show negative rt-pcr test results or vaccination certificates for both covid-19 vaccine doses.

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Sawant added that new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will be set in view of the upcoming festive season

People planning to visit Goa in the upcoming festive season are required to furnish proof that they are safe from COVID-19 before they are allowed to enter the state.

Goa Chief Miniter Pramod Sawant announced on Friday, August 6, that visitors to the state will be required to show negative RT-PCR test results or vaccination certificates for both COVID-19 vaccine doses.

"The positivity rate of new Covid-19 cases in the state stands at 1.8 per cent to 2 per cent. A negative RT-PCR report or a vaccination certificate for both doses is mandatory to visit Goa," the Chief Minister told news agency ANI on Friday. Sawant added that new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will be set in view of the upcoming festive season.

Meanwhile, Goa registered 97 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Friday, raising the tally of infections in the state to 1,71,705, a state health department official told PTI.

A total of 133 patients were discharged from hospitals taking the count of recoveries in the state to 1,67,556. One person succumbed to the infection during the day, taking the Goa's death toll to 1,157, according to the state health department official.

The coastal state is now left with 992 active cases, he explained. As many as 4,685 swab samples were tested during the day, raising the total number of tests conducted in the state to 10,83,561, the official added.

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The popular tourist destination famous for its beaches is now allowing travellers who are fully-vaccinated at least 14 days before the date of entry and have been asymptomatic to enter the state without any quarantine.

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Goa guidelines for tourists: Covid-negative certificates, pre-booked hotels

Once they arrive in goa, tourists will be required to visit the nearest tourism kiosk, where they will undergo basic thermal screening. they will also have to get their mandatory documents verified, before they are allowed to proceed..

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A day after announcing that Goa would re-open its borders to tourists for the first time since the nationwide lockdown was imposed in March, the state government Thursday released a list of guidelines for travellers who plan on visiting the coastal state. As many as 250 hotels have been granted permission to resume operations.

Tourists visiting Goa will not be required to quarantine upon arrival. Instead, the government has offered two alternatives — a tourist can either carry a COVID-19 negative certificate issued in the last 48 hours, or get tested at their own cost at the state entry point as soon as they arrive.

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The regulations released by the state government have been divided into three sections — before travel, travel, and upon arrival. Tourists are required to pre-book their accommodation at a government-approved hotel prior to their journey. They must also fill up a self declaration form, which will be available at the pre-booked accommodation unit.

The state’s tourist minister Manohar Ajgaonkar Wednesday announced that hotels would be allowed to accept bookings from July 2 onward, news agency PTI reported. “Let’s see how many bookings are received. People are fed up sitting at home. There is demand to restart tourism,” Ajgaonkar said at a press conference. “People who test positive will be given the option of returning to their respective states or staying back in Goa for treatment,” the minister added.

Goa’s Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, meanwhile, said the tourism sector will have to ensure that social distancing norms and strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place as tourists begin entering the state.

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The guidelines also lay down the approved state entry points and routes that travellers can opt for if they are planning a holiday to the popular beach getaway. Once they arrive in Goa, all tourists will be required to visit the nearest tourism kiosk, where they will undergo basic thermal screening. They will also have to get their mandatory documents verified, before they are allowed to proceed.

The state has recorded nearly 1,400 positive cases and four deaths due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as per data released by the Union Health Ministry.

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant said that new SOPs for travellers, mandating negative RT-PCR test results or full vaccination will be laid down in view of upcoming festivals

Goa to implement new rules for travellers ahead of the festive season.

Travellers going to Goa in the upcoming festive season will have to produce proof that they are safe from Covid-19. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that visitors will have to show negative RT-PCR test results or vaccination certificates for both doses for visiting the coastal state.

"The positivity rate of new Covid-19 cases in the state stands at 1.8 per cent to 2 per cent. A negative RT-PCR report or a vaccination certificate for both doses is mandatory to visit Goa," CM Sawant told news agency ANI on Friday.

The new SOPs in this regard will be laid down in view of the upcoming festivals, the Chief Minister added.

On Friday, Goa logged 97 fresh cases of Covid-19, taking the total tally of infections in the state to to 1,71,705. The state saw 133 patients being discharged from hospitals, taking the count of recoveries to 1,67,556. The total death toll increased to 3,157 as one patient succumbed to the virus during the day. Now the Goa has 992 active Covid-19 cases.

A total of 4,685 swab samples were tested during the day, raising the number of tests conducted in the state to 10,83,561.\

( With agency inputs )

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Goa Tourism Is All Set To Embrace The 60s Post COVID-19 In Order To Revive The Industry

Famed for its palm trees, beaches, and colorful markets — goa tourism ministry plans to transform its charm to revive the industry post covid-19..

By: Priyanka Chakrabarti Published: May 13, 2020 02:34 PM IST

Goa Tourism Is All Set To Embrace The 60s Post COVID-19 In Order To Revive The Industry

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Famed for its palm trees, beaches, and colourful markets — goa tourism ministry plans to transform its charm to revive the industry post nationwide lockdown. by upasana singh.

Recently, Tourism Minister Manohar   Ajgaonkar  announced that Goa will have to re-invent its charm and get back to the pristine era of the 1960s. The industry that has been severely impacted by the  Coronavirus  outbreak needs to get back on its feet with new plans and strategies.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Goa Tourism (@goatourism) on Oct 10, 2019 at 9:42am PDT

While Chief Minister  Pramod   Sawant  wants to welcome tourists with strict guidelines and standard operating procedures post COVID-19,  Ajgaonkar revealed that Goa would solely focus on wealthy tourists, and avoid budget and local-spending travellers.

As reported by Live Mint , “We have to recreate the Goa of the 1960s to  kickstart our tourism again. In the 1960s, Goa was beautiful and now in 2020 it is very different with more than eight million visiting tourists,” said the Tourism Minister.

In the 16th century, Goa was invaded by the Portuguese who controlled the state for about 450 years.  Goan culture , cuisine, and architecture is thus, heavily influenced by the Portuguese. In the 1960s, the streets of Goa were dotted with foreign luxury cars such as Mercedes and Volkswagen  taxis . Foreigners who came to the state enjoyed Dutch cheese  and  pink salmon.

The Tourism Ministry plans to take Goa to these years of affluence and extravagance. In an official statement,  Ajgaonkar  stated  that tourists  who consume drugs, cook on the roads, and are an inconvenience on the beaches, are not wanted. Only tourists who are wealthy and can appreciate Goa for its culture and beauty will be welcomed in the future.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by yarana tours and tourism (@yarana_travelsgoa) on May 12, 2020 at 11:04pm PDT

With its coastline stretching along the Arabian Sea, the western state of India was put on the international tourism  list by the hippies in the late 1960s. For several decades, backpackers were known to descend here from all around the world. Since 2007, with the introduction of liberal licensing in the casino industry, tourist footfalls immensely jumped from two million a year to nearly eight million in the 2019-20 season. However, the state infrastructure has not been able to keep its pace with an increase in arrivals and growing demand.

Due to the global pandemic and the subsequent travel restrictions, Goa’s tourism industry has to start from ground zero. The leading beach and nightlife destination of India has been declared a  COVID-free green zone but precautions and measures are being taken since it is surrounded by Karnataka and Maharashtra, which have a high number of confirmed C oronavirus  cases.

Related: This Is How Goa Government Is Ensuring The State Remains COVID-19 Free

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