Carnival in Goa

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Originating from the tradition of Mardi Gras, a tradition of hedonistic feasts and dancing & drinking bouts before the fasting and abstinence associated with penitential season of lent, Goa Carnival is a 4 day razzmatazz that is observed all through the state with great gusto and zeal.

Goa Carnival Celebrations


Goa Carnival features a frenzy of tourist activities. Tourists indulge in feasting, merrymaking, drinking throughout the day. The festive mood is even more aggravated by the huge parades that move the various streets of Goa. These parades are accompanied by live bands and dances. Goa forgets to sleep during the carnival as these parades continue throughout the night. Most of the streets are decorated with attractive lighting and grand balls.

 The festivities during Goa Carnival include dancing troupes, revelers wearing masks and costumes usually, electrifying music which is generally performed live, sports competitions, floats & parades and hedonistic pursuits like great food and drinking.


Goa Carnival also marks the climax of peak season of tourism in Goa. The hotels, resorts and homestays are packed to their capacity and prices at all time high. Millions of visitors from all corners of the globe arrive in the tiny emerald of Goa to attend Goa Carnival and indulge in feasting and revelry. If you are planning to travel to Goa and be a part of this year’s carnival, it is always advisable to book your accommodation well in advance.


If you are looking to attend this year’s Goa Carnival, we suggest that you browse through and select a Goa hotel of your choice and budget in advance as it gets very busy in Goa at this time of the year and spot booking is often difficult to make. Even the prices skyrockets so it is always advised to book your accommodation in advance. If you are looking for longer duration packages to explore beaches in Goa and its historical heritage, we would recommend that you browse through our collection of Goa tour packages which include shorter 3 days itineraries to itineraries lasting well over 10 days and also combines visit to nearby tourist destinations in Mumbai and Kerala.

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