Tourism Code in Goa for Safe and Pleasant Visit

Goa is India’s premier beach destination and millions of visitors from all over the world book flights to Goa every year for memorable holidays. To enhance tourist satisfaction and safety, Goa has come up with stringent rules to ensure the safety of this beach haven.

While a large number of tourists flock to Anjuna, Calangute, Baga and Benolim beaches to unwind themselves, there are some who are in search of less frequented beaches. Primarily popular among the hippies, Anjuna beach now attracts millions of tourists and its flea market is a major attraction among avid shoppers.

The adventure seekers flock Calangute and Baga for fun, exciting water sports and exotic sea-food. The cobalt blue waters lashing upon the beaches and frothing and fuming on moonlit nights make a spectacular view. The shimmering beauty of the roaring sea combined with the effects of drinks creates a psychedelic effect in the minds of the ecstatic tourists.

Cultural differences and ensuing interactions on being transposed to the other world of consciousness after consumption of intoxicating drinks or drugs have exposed tourists to some unfortunate incidents. Nevertheless, few stray incidents cannot rob Goa’s charm among visitors. Safety and security of the travellers is the administration’s paramount concern which has taken steps to curb the crime in this city-state, the premier beach destination in the country.

To allay fear and uncertainty among tourists, Goa administration has come up with a code of conduct stipulated for both the visitors and hosts to prevent cultural and social intolerance that increases vulnerability to crime. According to the tourism minister, Kumari Selja, it is expected that the “guidelines will assist in preventing prostitution, sex tourism and other forms of sexual exploitation like assault and molestation and safeguard women and children” in Goa.

So, those who were in a dilemma over booking their flights to Goa can now safely visit the state for an exciting and safe holiday.