Soul TravellingWant to discover the truly hidden side of Goa, you have landed to the right place. In this blog, we will elucidate some of the most beautiful locations off the beaten path in Goa. All you have to do as a traveller is to ensure that you have an adventurous streak in you along with a healthy curiosity to discover and explore places that have never been witnessed by travellers otherwise. If you plan to travel to off-the-path locations having a car you can trust on is a must, and hence we would recommend that you opt for self drive car rental in Goa, these would help you travel with ease without any issues.
Here is a list of some of the places to visit in Goa. These would provide you with the best scenic rides while travelling in Goa as well.
Chorao Island
Surrounded by the backwaters of North Goa this is a must-visit place home to the most amiable locals and beautiful landscapes. If you are travelling in Monsoon, you would be greeted by luscious greenery along your way as you reach the island. Further, the quaint little island has eateries operated by locals, you can taste the true flavours of Goa here, authentic tastes and beautiful landscapes are abundant here. Traveling through such locations can be a bit challenging; hence, car rentals and ferries that run along from the main island would be a great support.
Visiting traditional Goan Bakeries
The Chorao island, as well as other places in Goa, has several traditional bakeries; visiting them is an experience to behold. You get to witness the age-old methods of baking that are still being used in Goa, and beyond that, you also get to experience the process of making Poi, the traditional bread of Goa. Most old bakeries in Goa still use a wood fire oven, which gives the poi bread its authentic taste and smell; further along, you can also try to taste some of the famous Goan local sausages and curries. The Goan cuisine has is a mixture of a wide array of influences from different colonizers, and you would often find an extensive use of vinegar in the curries to ensure the right amount of tart taste. A few must-try breads would be the Poi (White Bread), Kakon (Bangle Bread) as well as the Katro (Butterfly Bread).
The scenic route from Pombura to Panjim
The drive from Panjim to Pombura is one of the most scenic drives one could experience in Goa; the verdant greens, as well as the misty landscapes due to monsoon, make for a perfect drive. While driving, you can witness green meadows, rice paddies, and Goa’s other local greeneries. But witnessing all of this, you would have to ditch the highway and drive along the by-lanes of Goa. For travelling to all such locations getting car rentals in Goa could be one of the most sought-after ways to travel.
Feni-making Process in Goa – Visit the world’s first Feni cellar.
If you travel about 36 km from main Goa, you can visit the world’s first Feni cellar, located on the outskirts of main Goa, under the name Cazulo Premium Feni. Here you would be able to witness a profound collection of different Feni’s. The making process tour involves a tour along a cashew orchard, a guided tour along the traditional distillery, and then, after that, a tasting session. After that, you can opt for a meal under the sun or the stars depending on the time of your tour a dinner. As per the reviews shared over the internet, all guests are served three types of Feni , the ones distilled from Cashew, Coconut and Dukshir. Along the guided tour a professional distiller would break down the taste of all of them for the visitor’s better understanding.
The per-person fee of the tour is about 2000 Rs, but if you take more than 2 or 3 people along, the per-head price will come down. If you don’t want a tour with a dinner later, you can also opt for a lunchtime tour. The Feni tour is arranged by Hansal Vaj, and you can email them for the arrangements. Apart from the Feni tour, the scenic route that leads to the location would surely help you relax and have a good time while travelling.
Homestays in Goa
Skip staying in hotels when in Goa, and try to seek homestays that could suffice your need to stay and learn about how the locals live in Goa. Here in the homestays, you would be able to easily feel the true experience of living like a Goan resident. If your homestay provides food facilities, you should take that for sure as it would allow you to taste the local taste of authentic curries and breads easily. Several homestays these days provide space for parking as well, and hence, you would be able to easily park your self drive rental car there with ease.
These are only a few of the ways you can enjoy in Goa, but its true that to explore the authentic way of life of you would have to travel along the by lanes and witness the local world as it is. Car rentals in Goa are your extensive support when travelling hence. We would recommend that you opt for car rental services from reliable service providers such as RenTrip. They provide seamless car rental services at the most affordable prices.
