Tourists flock to Goa beaches to ring in New Year
The Hindu
Tourists are visiting the coastal belt of North Goa to welcome the new year
Beaches in Goa are drawing hordes of tourists for New Year celebrations.
The partying mood set in after Christmas in the coastal belt of North Goa with revellers from various States and foreigners flocking the coastal State.
Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said four-star and five-star hotels are fully occupied, which reflects the arrival of high-spending tourists.
Calangute, Candolim, Baga, Anjuna and Mandrem beaches are the most favoured tourist destinations in North Goa.
Several tourists visit the coastal State to enjoy the surf and sand, while those who love adventure prefer parasailing and jet-skiing.
After the sunset, many groups turn to hotels to enjoy Goa's famous nightlife. As the New Year approaches, the excitement is palpable, with many looking forward to grand celebrations on the beach.
“I have been coming here for the last seven years. We reach before Christmas and return after celebrating New Year,” said Rajaram Mane, a tourist from Satara in neighbouring Maharashtra.
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