Goa

Head north straight from the airport and get to any of the several shacks on Baga beach. If you love adventure, make a beeline for the sea, where you can go parasailing, jet-skiing or on a regular boat ride. Party the night away at Titos on Baga beach or Club Cabana on Anjuna beach.

There’s also the Basilica of Bom Jesus in old Goa, somewhat in ruins but still standing proof of brilliant Jesuit architecture. For the devout, it houses a silver casket that holds the sacred relics of St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa.

Not far is the historic Fort Aguada and its lighthouse, where the cellular jail is now thrown open to tourists. It is a 17th century well-preserved Portuguese Fort standing on Sinquerim beach overlooking the beautiful Arabian Sea.

Yes, you guessed it right! This is the place where the iconic shot from the movie ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ was shot and thus a popular tourist destination. The fort which is now in ruins overlooks the scenic Chapora river. The evening is the best time to visit this place to experience spectacular views of the sunset.

Don’t just stick to the north, though-south Goa has Palolem beach, one of the safest stretches of sea in the region. So, you can try your luck at casinos such as the Deltin Royale, with India’s only dedicated poker room, and Casino Pride, which also has a kids’ zone with computer games.