Vacation Organizer

05/08/2026

07/03/2026

The 2026 Shigmo Festival in Goa (Shigmotsav) will take place from March 5 to March 18, 2026, featuring 14 days of vibrant cultural parades, traditional folk dances (Romtamel), and colorful, mythological floats across 19 major locations. The parades generally start in the late afternoon, with major cities like Panaji typically beginning around 4:00 PM or later.

Key 2026 Parade Locations & Dates (Tentative Timings):
Ponda: March 5
Calangute: March 6 (Starts 4:00 PM)
Panaji: March 7
Mapusa: March 8
Margao: March 14
Vasco: March 15
Final Parade (Pernem): March 18

Festival Highlights:

Cultural Parade: Showcases Goan heritage through traditional dances like Ghode Modni and Fugdi.
Float Parade: Artistic, theme-based, and mythological floats.
Duration: 14 days, starting in Ponda and concluding in Pernem.

It is recommended to arrive early, as streets in towns like Panaji and Mapusa become very crowded.

11/02/2026

Dear Tourist,

Please understand that taking photos or selfies of people without their permission is not acceptable in Goa. This includes clicking pictures of foreign nationals, locals, or any visitor without consent.

Such actions are considered a violation of privacy, and Goa Police are taking strict action against anyone found doing this.

Goa welcomes everyone with warmth, but respect for people and their personal space is non-negotiable.

Ask before you click. Respect before you act.

Enjoy Goa responsibly.

10/12/2025

Directorate of Transport has informed general public that the Electronic Enforcement u/s 136-A of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 will be implemented in the state of for the detection and penalising traffic offences recorded on "Goa Vehicle Authentication system" (GoVA) from 09/12/2025 (midnight) onwards.

28/09/2025

Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

27/08/2025

The National Highway from Chandigarh to Manali and Manali to Leh is closed!
There is no possibility of it opening for the next several days!