Goa Tourism Takes A Hit As Tourists Prefer Vietnam, Thailand | High Airfares, ‘Taxi Mafia’ To Blame?

[@xcel5203]

Vietnam and Thailand are simply far ahead of Goa . They are slick,cheap , clean, beautiful and offer much better facilities as far as infrastructure, hotels ,entertainment is concerned .

[@cosmopolitanape6969]

correct I am in thailand, can easily get food under 100 THB

[@Dixie456]

Comparison between countries and state shows your level of IQ. Never mind. Your presence will not be missed.

[@sauravroychow]

Thats because they are not India and not inhabited by Indians. They follow rules, have basic common sense & civic sense. Also, the most unruly, loud and dirty tourists in these countries are Indians but out there if you misbehave, litter you are looked down upon and fined. Thats why Indians who litter in India dont do it there.

[@diyar8161]

​​@@Dixie456we are comparing woth countries not too big. Also u should accept goa has failed to attract tourist this year and the question should be bow yo tackle it

[@MrXxxx212]

​@@Dixie456 I think you are a goan. Keep showing this arrogance every where. We want more people yo see.

[@ArpanGogoi3457]

I and my wife recently went on a 7-day trip to Malaysia. It cost us ₹1.2 Lakh in total (Airfare, hotels, sightseeing, other expenses all inclusive). They have this cab service called ,"Grab" whose drivers are polite and professional and charge exactly what's on the App. Indians should explore the SE Asian countries...

[@vikasprakashjoshi2090]

How difficult was it to get the visas ? Time wise?

[@viveksingh3187]

@@vikasprakashjoshi2090 you need to submit for MDAC card, which will take 3-4 days. I visited Vietnam in June and they have e-visa, simple form to fill and e-visa will be generated in your mail box in 5-7 days.

[@ArpanGogoi3457]

@vikasprakashjoshi2090 Indian and Chinese citizens are allowed Visa-free entry. All u need to do is fill up a very simple online form called Malaysia Digital Arrival Certificate (MDAC) three days prior to arrival.

[@doneundone22]

I explored SE Asia and decided to leave India. Best decision!

[@AnandRaj-ho8nn]

I traveled last September what you said is true even accommodation too best price

[@GauravLonkar]

This is pure KARMA. When I visited Goa in 2004, the locals were so polite. But in last 10 years, the local will make you feel that you’re in their territory and they are the boss. The locals of Goa are getting the treatment back. They deserve this :)

[@Vihaanbroly]

Original Locals in Goa are still decent it's the outsider especially the outsiders who now also have learnt Konkani

[@BharatK169]

​@@VihaanbrolyWhy will anyone learn a new language are u guys alright in the head? Each state has a different language do we have to learn all of them.

[@hanochkodnaik8832]

@@BharatK169 in my place all outsiders have learnt Marathi . I am from western Maharashtra! And yes u can’t tell a Marathi from a punjabi, u can’t tell a persons religion or caste from their appearance or their talks in my place unless u ask them their name. So that is the reality in most places in India which unfortunately North Indians with their divisive mentality can’t understand. Also, the fact that many Indians saw Goa as a party destination where anything goes and yes even the Goa government propagated the same image has caused the locals to be Aryans wary of the Indian tourists especially, as they don’t see Goa as the domestic tourists see it. For them Goa is their home. While it is our culture to welcome guests imagine if the guests try to thrust their culture their hooliganism on you and try to show you that if they have money they can do anything without respecting your culture or your space what would you do?

[@shubhamvagurmekar9623]

@@BharatK169fucking bitch boy like u all call outsiders Goans Wch is wrong and then spoil the name of Goans

[@NocapZZZ]

But whos complaining? Goans are probably cheering, the only people worried are ghatis

[@samraatdash8236]

Thailand is 1000 times better than dirty Goa, along with its taxi mafia and scammers.

[@stankssmile5865]

Even the tour guide of our small 30 people boat had him picking up trash around the island hopping run we did, no ego just knows people come to phuket for the islands, earning the whole community the rightful money they deserve

[@Dixie456]

@@samraatdash8236 Goa is Paradise. It's the unruly visitors urinating and puking on streets, oggling at female, busses load of visitors cooking and eating on road sides, defecate in open spaces. 8 million desi visitors are Burden to fragile infrastructure and economic of 1.5 natives.

[@Junckies_Video]

​@@Nakamura7338But in India you can pass urine anywhere becoz we indians don't have basic facilities. Free and clean public washroom is not available everywhere. And Even in any one video of Goa never fascinated me to explore Goa😅

[@getgoingwithshilpi]

Oh yes . Small country like Thailand also maintain basic cleanliness . And India is turning into garbage nation. Dirt , pollution and over population . We have become so much used to all this . Except our houses is there any place where u see cleanliness? Pollution and toxic air we are inhaling and nothing is done about it

[@expertonion]

Dirty India*

[@kick_RW_Out_8912]

Goa has become the worst tourist place recently - over priced unsafe full of hooligans - dirty low quality food. waste of time

[@ranjiguru]

Correct!

[@Dixie456]

Goa is Paradise. Goa does not need endorsement from low budget, unruly visitors. Such visitors will not be missed.

[@SupriyaAN]

The beaches are dirty!

[@agkushalappa]

Goa is Dirty . Second Dharavi. ​@@Dixie456

[@agkushalappa]

​@@Dixie456instead of arguing try to fix the mess. Taxi drivers are really mafia.

[@Anonhell]

I went on a pilgrimage tour in Goa. I was abused by a local lady outside the church for not buying exorbitantly priced candles from her. I ignored and continued my church visit . I came out and someone had keyed my car and deflated my tyre. Then I was charged 3k to get the tyres fixed. And the repair guy casually told me I should have just bought the candle from them.

[@ankurghosh2387]

This is unbelievable

[@saurabhkothari5476]

Unbelievable.. 😮😮 Incident like these are the reason tourist are not visiting goa again...

[@j_Uy_8qwi8HbC9XLt4kpvQ]

Yea that’s true. They are all scamsters

[@harishanand485]

That's so bad. When did this happen. When we visited in 2019 we didn't experience any scams.

[@atulmits]

This is reality of Goa sprit..

[@pawaningle5204]

1. Indian tourists are treated like shit in Goa. 2. The number of scams are increasing, and local police themselves are involved in many of them. 3. Everything is overpriced.

[@vinsin328]

1. Indian tourists treat Goa like Shit. 3. Nope, you are not having enough money

[@AmirkumarSRawool]

Very true

[@shashankmongrel]

​@@AmirkumarSRawool Yes. especially in interior lanes of Calangute and Arpora, where indian tourists are rudely asked by the owners "what do u want?"

[@ghanashyamraj9530]

It's the congress supported and created mafia.. In karnatakaa nd telangana same issue is rising.. Taxi and drivers,cab mafia is rising.. Thwy want to destabilize the local markets by instigating the locals against tourists.. Foolish people don't understand the issue.

[@dee2973]

I hear in India they don't like blacks yet they are dark skinned themselves

[@nilanjansarkar100]

I am glad this issue is now discussed publicly which most of us have been discussing privately. And the point of taxi is bang on. Once me and my wife were left stranded on a remote area because the taxi we hired left without informing us and we had no other alternative

[@aditikule2482]

😢😢😢😢 How pathetic service

[@nilanjansarkar100]

@@aditikule2482 Yes, luckily one local gentleman helped us

[@kunal_meenaa]

Same happened with us. He stranded us at 4 A.M and we almost missed our flight

[@nilanjansarkar100]

@@kunal_meenaa I can feel your pain man

[@BeingKaleshi]

Everyone knows this, how Taxi -mafia is run in Goa. They have their areas divided, if you ever try to hire a taxi from other person, they will be scared and will ask you to say a different story on how you picked them vs. the local taxi person. Try booking a taxi from MMT or similar portal, their services are terrific but once what happened that when the taxi guy arrived to pick us to the Airport, he was threatened by the local taxi guy who sits outside the gate, it went on for sometime and then on the way taxi guy explained that areas are divided so they were asking him to cancel and go. This is so common and happens almost everyday and government doesn't do anything as the Taxi-mafia is their Vote bank and perhaps funding election funds too!

[@tridibdas4439]

Me and my wife went to Vietnam this year and the experience was phenomenal.

[@MiracleManGaming]

Wonderful, how much they charged you for the complete tour ?

[@kapiltanwar114]

How much expense for the trip everything combined?

[@DataAnalyticsPro21]

Me and my wife went to Bali, it was great. Would like to visit Vietnam one day

[@kapiltanwar114]

@@DataAnalyticsPro21 How much cost for visiting Bali?

[@sushilsalins3576]

Did you book a cruise in Hal ong bay? Just booked Vietnam tickets for Dec last week

[@hasumitapatel2149]

Beaches in Goa are dirty. Thailand and Vietnam is much more cleaner.

[@AbhishekSingh-jf7co]

we all know why males going to thailand 🤤

[@kiranc6319]

😂😂😂

[@theunknown2090]

As a Goan I agree, over tourism and low maintained by gov is main cause.

[@faizsyed658]

Now Indians will go to thai beaches and pollute it like goa

[@TheRishijoesanu]

Kerala is much better and cheaper

[@uchil9118]

Taxi mafia does not allow Uber or Ola. GoaMiles drivers are always looking over their shoulders. If basic commuting is so tedious why go to Goa? Not to mention the chapri crowd and high decibel music at most of the beaches

[@dreameroldsoul]

Locals ruin a place and not Tourist. Its the locals are in charge of governance and not the visitors. So all the gobshit about North Indian tourist are blah blah blah

[@sagaronline265]

@@dreameroldsoul As a Born Goan m curious to know abt what u claimed. can u xplain how locals ruin the place?

[@aditikule2482]

​@@sagaronline265 exactly.. I didn't understand how locals ruin the place 😮

[@arambolgoastockholmsolna2389]

@@sagaronline265 let's this reelbaaz crowd boycott goa, it's good for residents

[@sagaronline265]

@@arambolgoastockholmsolna2389 yeah this guy is just saying opposite.v goans are overwhelmed by such reel making crowds.just saw video of fontainhas uncle getting irritated by reel makers from outside goa,espclly north indians.

[@vinzutubeid]

India is revealing its colours. This is not just in Goa.Its everyhwere.People have scant respect for rules , have no manners and dont care about environment. Some may comment against this since they dont engage in such things.But theres a big majority outside the commentig population who are such hooligans.

[@ashwinpremnath2821]

You think 1.4 billion people are hooligans like in Goa ? Like bruh. 😂

[@paxonite-7bd5]

​@@ashwinpremnath2821 not everywhere but the golden triangle is full of these scammers

[@avishekt]

This is largely true.. You spend money and get bad facilities, behaviour - that’s a reality in most popular tourist destinations in India now

[@augm3nt384]

India tourist spots r dirty Vietnam and Thailand are clean.

[@alkamalhotra1003]

Illegal migrants scattered everywhere and selling every nicknack anywhere everywhere for there lively hood , supported by there so called community.

[@upehs]

Goa will not recover. Damage is done. I am a Goan so you can confirm this. Politicians screwed Goa for money.

[@namgyel6447]

Can’t blame only politicians, restaurants shops and even hotels lease for high prices and season is short of businesses try make money as much as they can, that is how prices go up. Main problem everything is very costly in Goa for holidays.

[@archangelempress10]

​@@namgyel6447restaurants, hotels, taxis etc which have to pay a some to politiciance

[@wanderlust0120]

But why did the attitude of the people change? Doesn't make sense

[@266Abhijit]

Nope …GOANS SCREWED GOA BY TREATING INDIAN TOURISTS LIKE SHIT..I have experienced all this. They tried to sell us 6 buns normally costing Rs 12 at that time for Rs 100. Also punctured our tyres.

[@archangelempress10]

@@upehs that's what happens when bjp wins

[@Cri-cater]

Just by paying 10K more, why won't I go to Bali instead of facing police harassment in Goa. Goa police is most currenpt when it comes to RTO and Traffic. We had very bad experience there.

[@Cyan_Nightingale]

To be fair, Balinese/Indonesian Hindus are generally lot more hygienic & keep their place/home clean.. than Indian Hindus

[@abhishekbankar8908]

Karnataka is no 1 corrupt state in India .I'm kannadiga

[@jarvisstark6613]

@@abhishekbankar8908 cap

[@travelpirate3051]

Lo Sade sulle magane ​@@abhishekbankar8908

[@wulanjogjaistimewa6640]

Bali Indonesia is so beautiful. Both nature & rich in culture..I met so many Indian tourist there..

[@EagleSinghVlogs]

Scaming ,bullying of tourists,dirty beaches, unhygienic food are few drawbacks because of which goa is loosing lots of domestic tourists.Goa was my favourite holiday destination since 2010 and visited 5 times since them but it is getting bad to worse for tourists!😮😮😮😮😮

[@manojgabriel6128]

I recently visited Thailand for the second time. I booked a beach resort with direct access to beach and pool and with breakfast for just mere 2.7k per night!! Its a 3 star resort btw and can you imagine anywhere in India offering that? Thailand is value for money and definitely much safer compared to these mafias who rip and scam people off. The main reason not only goa, but India over all lacks international tourism is because of the lack of INTEGRITY

[@lobsterattack4323]

Could you please advise the name of this place you stayed at. I understand that prices fluctuate, but still. I genuinely want an idea. Thanks.

[@manojgabriel6128]

I have to check up the name

[@PankajKumar6493]

The cheapest I paid for a room was in Nha Trang, Vietnam. INR 4800 for 5 nights 😅. It was a 3 star hotel with a huge lobby and free breakfast and the lift went up to 28 floors. The reception desk had 4 working employees in parallel. The room had a bath tub and a balcony and daily room service without asking. While booking online I though it must have been a scam for being so cheap. I was wrong 🤣.

[@lobsterattack4323]

@@PankajKumar6493 Thank you very much for the info.

[@lobsterattack4323]

@@manojgabriel6128 Thanks for replying. Ok, no problem.

[@antelopelol2865]

People in Goa are not friendly and often rude to tourists. But Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand are much better.

[@caitanfernandes2113]

It's ok if you want to put your countries money to other country😂

[@IndianKat]

​@@caitanfernandes2113 it's their money. Not their country's money.

[@debmitra4384]

​@@caitanfernandes2113the country already taxes the hell out of their money to feed lazy dehatis

[@arulleonardmiranda5677]

I second that. The people running businesses only want your money and don't care about making you feel good. They make you feel like you owe them money.

[@Vin_1985]

Those people are not goans but people from other states who have outnumbered the locals

[@kanny8742]

Damn I was considering Goa this December thanks for the change of mind😂

[@Gaming-pointt]

So dude where you'll be traveling this December?

[@Naveennci]

Bro.. avoid at all cost....toxic locals will ruin your leisure time

[@sagar2207]

As a local goan. I agree with most of the point. Ppl like taxi mafia re hampering. 5star stays are super high

[@sandeepkandwal1654]

I read goan as goon..lol

[@saranreddy3011]

I too read it as goon😂😂

[@Nickel287]

Me too A local goon😂

[@saranreddy3011]

@@Nickel287 when I come to Goa, I'll pay you hafta 😉😉

[@Nickel287]

@@saranreddy3011 i want a daily installment & not weekly

[@surinder50]

I pay Rs 6000 from Delhi Airport to Ludhiana that is 320 km….I paid Rs 5000 from Goa AirPort to my Hotel!!

[@ravigautam2738]

Same sir I booked a flight from delhi to Goa for 4000 I paid 2100 from dabolim to arambol

[@Athul391]

I can go to Singapore at the same price. And Singapore has a well developed public transport system!

[@udaan2001]

Cheating remains as a scar on your mind forever . . . . .

[@Dixie456]

​@@Athul391who's stopping you from going to Singapore or anywhere you wish to go? managing your Travel expenses according to your income and budget is necessary.

[@abduza38501]

Hence always go to south Goa airport.

[@vedant.patil8]

Last time I visited Goa, and within 5 hours of reaching Goa decided to leave and go to Hampi!

[@bibeksarkar9802]

In goa scam is scary.. Goa lost local culture

[@Dixie456]

Due to influx of unruly elements from northern states of India.

[@SAINIDE]

@@Dixie456 unruly? then please have a hold on your paradise, or perhaps fallen eden of which no one aspire of. I've seen you in all comments like a waddling provoked toddler, please have control over your emotion. hdi isn't much higher which doesn't justifies your unruly element. You can't blame others when your government fucks up

[@global9138]

​@@Dixie456yes North Indians with christian names and look

[@deadbeat_genius_daydreamer]

😂 Try harder your point is as useless as North South divide @@Dixie456

[@SathyaswamyS]

The harsh truth is that North India is a burden for India's development.

[@rohit20233]

As a goan I am telling you goa has become the worst tourist place due to traffic mafia and no proper infrastructure. I have seen taxi drivers and bus conductors charging Huge amount even for small distance travel. Moreover in major cities of Goa the pollution level as gone up crazy. No proper hotels and commute services. The beaches are polluted and also rash driving tourists have caused many accidents as well in recent years. Which has led to unfriendly nature of the locals towards tourists. I would rather suggest yall to go to other beautiful places rather than goa

[@Anmol34]

Cops fined me when I drove to Goa on a KA registered vehicle last time. I almost never get good food in Goa. Locals are not friendly. Whereas in Thailand, it’s a whole another story.

[@Bababrute]

Why did they fine? Personal vehicles are allowed all over India

[@poonamnaik3524]

@@Anmol34 Cops simply don't fine.. Papers of vehicle or insurance must have expired, or rule break etc.. Didn't get good food OMG 😆🤣 thousands of small restaurants plus 3,4,5 restaurants also didn't provide you good food.. Oh very sad.. You better don't come here again, people you met must not be friendly bcz all outsiders, from karnataka, UP, etc are fully loaded and illegally encroached our land and spoiled our goan culture.. We goans has started the drive of throwing illegal staying outsiders on encroached land out. 😉.. Till then enjoy your foreign ✈️

[@vikkisa9249]

Now u know how it feels when other state vehicles are being fined in Bengaluru😂

[@kunal_meenaa]

@@Bababrute They stop you and harass you for no reasons even if you wearing seatbelts and have your papers complete. They will ask for physical Real documents if you have copies etc etc and tell you rules you never know. you can search for traffic police scams in goa on youtube. you will find fair share of it.

[@poojan423]

Ya we also encountered same thing. Cops fine Karnataka plates without reason as lot of Karnataka people take their own cars to Goa as it's near

[@Sathish-R-A-]

"Attention all travelers! Palolem Beach in South Goa now has a new private parking facility. Be prepared to pay ₹700 for day and night parking." They don't provide any receipt and there is no rate card.

[@jasdipsagu3952]

@@Sathish-R-A- That's because the governments, under the control of the Jesuit white churches, are turning Goa into a 'westernised' place, where many rules will come. Goa, is just the start.

[@shivaraman420]

Oh yes Baga has 300 rupees in off season. What a scam . still i see people lining up to park

[@TausifAhmad03]

As a 42 year old man from Eastern India, I never been to Goa and never want to visit. I have been to Puri and other places in Udisa and West bengal where you can find virgin beaches. Free of foreign and desi tourists and hassels involved in tourism.

[@pbc5137]

As an Indian, I myself hate vacationing in India. The tourism infrastructure is terrible, costs of hotels is extortionate, and nothing is properly organised and maintained in India. I myself leave India any opportunity I get.

[@archangelempress10]

India needs to focus on infrastructure, development, cleanliness and hygiene. It's just that India is stuck in 50 to 70 years in the past, when other countries are running at horse speed into the future

[@pbc5137]

@ India is stuck in the medieval age. I always feel sorry for foreigners visiting our shi++y country wasting their hard earned money on our joke of a country.

[@prantosarathy386]

​@@archangelempress10agreed

[@pbc5137]

@@archangelempress10 India is stuck in the medieval ages. I always feel sorry for foreigners who come to our shi++y country.

[@Golap-e6w]

Abdulla detected opinion rejected 😂😂

[@inbarajchelladurai1980]

Taxi drivers worst, If you hire a vehicle, they say some scratches and threaten to get more money, We were threatened by the taxi hire, One of the worst fellows, No public transport

[@Sandeep-bx5gj]

There is public transport. You have to find it

[@navaneeth1087]

@@Sandeep-bx5gj I got charged 300 rs from Panchim to Calangute on which i caught from Panchim bus stand on a 31 Dec. Even govt regulated local buses are thieves.

[@Sandeep-bx5gj]

@@navaneeth1087 KTCL. Goa bus will not charge you more than 50. For this route. Check your bus ticket, KTCL written or not. Because private bus also available on Panjim bus stand

[@navaneeth1087]

@Sandeep-bx5gj In my state of Kerala this will never happen, Private buses are also regulated by govt,why govt has no control on them.

[@Sandeep-bx5gj]

@@navaneeth1087 you are right Private transport also must regulated

[@rahuplvetal]

Goan locals have a different level of attitude..they think themselves above rest of the Indians . In reality its the other way round..

[@Romulus_Maximus]

Im from Northeast India and its much easier and cheaper for us to travel to Thailand and other SE Asian Countries. It’s easier to adjust to their local foods and street foods.

[@iridium8341]

Even if it's not that easy it's better to go there. Come to Mysore, Kerala and TN too. You will love Coorg food.

[@2_2ms9]

One day I will visit northeast, beautiful climate, people and try street food.

[@Romulus_Maximus]

@@iridium8341 i have visited Mysore, Ooty but not yet visited Coorg. Will definitely travel there one day. Nice places and not very touristy so its nice.

[@vector3613]

U r not Indian

[@branduncensored]

@@vector3613 he is very much

[@yashtiwari117]

Reasons -: 1. Food - probably the worst food in all of India, especially vegetarian. Been to the “best” restaurants, cafes in 5-star facilities and been disappointed in my dozen odd visits to Goa. 2. Accommodation - Indeed, the best properties in Thailand/Vietnam and other SE Asian countries would cost you under 10k/night with impeccable hospitality. Compared to that, you’d find semi-luxury(sub-standard) properties for the same price in Goa. I’ve seen the best hotels in Goa going for over 40000 a night consistently and that’s a ripoff of the highest order. 3. Roads, Traffic and aggressive drivers - Man o Man! Goan roads are so thin, so bad, you are always second guessing for your life. Add traffic and hooliganism on the roads, it just feels like a boiler room. When I was really young, I’d take scooties to get around the state but now - as I am well aware of my physical safety on the roads I rent Cars which is a given in Goa and how dangerous the whole road scene there is. 4. Taxi Mafia - Usually, I end up paying 4000-5000 to a taxi driver for a ride from the Airport to my hotel. 5. Locals ki Dadagiri - There is a certain aggression in the vibe of Goans towards tourists for some strange reason. Except people working in the hospitality industry, I found lots of people unwelcoming and crass. 6. Scams - We, being the scam capital of the World - don’t do well with our foreign friends either. It’s unfortunate how dishonest people have become in this country, you won’t find that frequency of people trying to take money out of you in SE Asia.

[@jeevan88888]

Why don’t you switch to non veg food?

[@doglovers814]

Everything else is fine, but where the heck do you find the best hotels of Thailand under 10k?😂 I don't know what do you think best is but there are also many luxurious hotels which go well over 80k a night

[@NoOne-kx7zs]

People being crass and unwelcoming was main reason for me.

[@doglovers814]

@NoOne-kx7zs ikr, so stupid. They act as if they own the entire state

[@SayantanM7]

@@jeevan88888 not possible for people who never touched meat and fish since their birth

[@nipulrathava9407]

Been to Goa, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and by far Goa was worst of all... I mean taxi mafia is hell costly, and the hospitality in Vietnam and Sri Lanka is great, fabulous and Goa just sucked. Literally overhyped still living in past destination. Even Vishakhapatnam and Mangaluru are better then Goa. Never visiting Goa again for sure if it remains the same!!

[@GauravK-u6d]

Better visit Karnataka places like Hampi, Udupi, Chikmagalur, Mysore than third class Goa

[@kamalkuku2009]

Sri Lanka is very beautiful❤

[@badnewstalkstech6900]

Karnataka is literally the most third class place in India

[@MiracleManGaming]

Visakhapatnam is far better, You get multiple package, consider spiritual and tourism , You can visit a dessert area, visit multiple temples near visakhapatnam, 4 beaches, lighthouse, shipyard, araku valley, paderu

[@avinashmurali85]

As a person who has visited Goa 7 times in the past 12 years, most recently in Nov '23, I'm sure that the base issue is the change in attitude of the locals. When I first visited Goa back in 2012, the locals were sweet, helpful and friendly. Nowadays, locals are only looking to loot the visitors

[@michaeljames4875]

That's because the locals sold their plots. And the current locals now are from other states

[@Hunteriscoming]

​@@michaeljames4875sold to whom? Bhaiyya and Biharis?

[@avinashmurali85]

@@michaeljames4875 The (remaining) locals and the authorities should take a stand and fuck these miscreants up. All parties involved should understand that they all lose out if tourism fizzles out. Remember Maldives coming back to India crying? There's no point in passing the blame around. Goa used to be my favourite vacation spot (excluding the Himalayas), not anymore. If they can't bring the interest back (again I dunno how, it's their headache), well then they are doomed aren't they?

[@end_wars]

​@@michaeljames4875Bang on

[@archangelempress10]

​@@michaeljames4875well that's what happens when bjp wins

[@JOATNewsIndia]

Planning for Goa soon..actually tickets done but this has made me rethink..probably cancel 🤔

[@SRTKRecords]

Cancel bro..Goa is no longer a place to visit now

[@AnimismLord]

better go Gokarna bro.

[@TheChromelover]

Don’t think much sir. Just cancel. If you want beaches, go to Vizag. It is better than Goa.

[@JOATNewsIndia]

@@TheChromelover been to vizag many times..and i liked it a lot.😊

[@JOATNewsIndia]

@@AnimismLord next time bro..thanks for suggesting..👍

[@Sumitness]

Vietnam is a much smaller country & economy than India but I was surprised by the infrastructure there. Specially its new cities like Danang are no less than singapore. You can easily get a Seaview room there for just 3k Rs per night. Whereas, prices in goa for hotel, food, taxis are much higher...

[@tubelz]

Vietnam used to be poorer than India. But now Vietnam per capita income has suprassed India. Education outcomes are also superior. They have a good chance of becoming first world country in the next 25-30 years.

[@msdadsfsx]

Vietnam much richer than india, always check per capita, india can only be compared with pakistan, nigeria etc.. vietnam thailand are far ahead of us

[@nmo3148]

welcome to the generations of delusional desi whose eyes were opened after traveling to SE Asia.

[@Channel2-i2x]

@@msdadsfsx It was similar to Inadia till 15 years back.

[@SadBoy-bq5rf]

What’s the point of 5th largest economy when our per capita income is 129

[@Pointdexter1]

As a Goan, I recommend any other place other than Goa. You get value for money in so many other countries , that have been mentioned here . If any taxi drivers are reading this …. This is your bloody fault. You and your filthy cars are the ones that leave the first and last impression on all tourists that come to Goa. As for me, I have stopped using taxis from the airports long ago. I make other arrangements.

[@lovemygoa3768]

Everyone saying that goa is worst place to visit now... just wait for 31st how crowded it will be...I am Goan and it hurts to see the state of our Goa completely destroyed by our politicians and outsiders...so many tourists not respecting the laws, creating nuisance and ruckus and then blaming the locals..in this video they are showing hotel prices which is high..is Radisson goa owned hotel??? Most hotels are owned by outsiders and they are blaming us for high prices.. most of the rental cars which are driven by these tourists are involved in accidents (drunk driving)... fontainhas mala people say that tourists trespass their private property and do reels and trouble them..even parra road they trouble the traffic by doing reels...they are saying boycott goa...but now also if you go and see there are so many tourists visiting here...

[@niteshrawat4909]

In Goa, everyone respects foreigners. They tweet at Indians like this. As if we are nothing. We Indians value our respect very much, that is why we go to other countries and enjoy.

[@lavatr8322]

Because Vietnam Thailand Prices are Less than what Stoopid Goa offers. Wouldn't you prefer Clean Posh rooms and Surroundings at ₹3000 per night than ₹7-8000? Also India is a status driven society. Travellings international makes you a pedestal being.

[@TeaStallProduction]

Ditched Goa the day we discovered Sri Lanka. 10x clearer, 5x safer, 2x cheaper and people are far more better.

[@mchandrashekhar4043]

I would not call SL cheaper...it is expensive but a nice place...was there last month

[@mohittomar616]

I am hearing’s good things about srilanka lately, how was it ? Can you share how much cheaper it is in comparison to goa coz i am planning another goa trip and now i think it is really not a good idea to go back to goa.

[@TeaStallProduction]

@@mchandrashekhar4043 was comparing with touristy places. I have literally paid 400 rs for strawberry shake in such places. Commute is definitely cheaper.

[@TeaStallProduction]

@@mohittomar616 Sri Lanka has far more better things to do and see than the Goan landscape. Costs I went way back in 2019 when due to certain incident SL was trying to reignite tourism.

[@LyntonDsouza]

One of the biggest problem which Goa faces is the taxi mafia, imagine paying 2k one way by flight from Mumbai and ending up paying 1.5k taking a taxi upon landing. Ola/Uber would solve this.

[@parasdeo313]

Goa never had 8.5 million tourists but probably has millions of tons of garbage!!

[@santanodcosta3360]

Goa is just getting "garbage" domestic tourists.

[@lifefacts6301]

Domestic tourist are not garbage actually Goa was always cheap hippy destination now Goa want to fleece money by offering noting in return

[@INDIANATHEIST526]

​@@santanodcosta336090% of tourists are domestic😂

[@thegamer-xd6uw]

@@INDIANATHEIST526wrong 90% tourists are chapri people..😂

[@ManabDasiammanab]

It’s a poophole

[@techtips4859]

Local shopkeepers and beach restaurant owners takes more then MRP for everything you buy and if you complain about it they start fighting with you, very rude attitude.

[@MyCorduroy]

I ate a slice of Pomphret fish for rs. 500 and the thickness of which was as thick as a salami slice. Goa shits. That too in a ordinary restaurant mascarading as an high end restaurant.

[@AO-xd2ml]

Not only Goa, many tourist destinations are overpriced. India has lower labor costs, so prices should be lower than Vietnam, Thailand, Bali....but that is not the case! Hotel owners, taxi mafias, restaurants, etc. have been taking advantage of tourists. Goa needs competition. Other beach destinations within India, must be developed: Diu, Lakshadweep, Andaman....

[@muralig7167]

Vizag beaches are more beutiful than goa

[@vinsin328]

@@muralig7167 But beef is not available.

[@vinsin328]

Agree, but beef and pork are the issues.

[@AO-xd2ml]

@@vinsin328 Indian, Arab and Israeli tourists hate that. And foreign tourists come for the low priced seafood.

[@muralig7167]

@@vinsin328 ap people dont eat beef, but they like sea food

[@NKHYS-c5l]

Thailand is no way cheap but we feel that way because a 2 star hotel in Thailand is equal to a 5 star hotel in India with better amenities and exceptional service, if you really want the best value for money today then go to Malaysia' home to the world's cheapest 5 star hotels, plus the food is amazing and you can find a lot of Indian food as there are 25% malay Indians population. Back in early 2000's i would rather choose Goa than any other south east asian countries, South Korea or even Japan. That's how Good Goa was😢

[@larrybaba5635]

True that ..I've been to a 4 star in Thailand which beats any 6 star hotel in India .. and the price was of a 2 star in india

[@RonS-df9tg]

Reasons 1. Taxi Mafia in Goa 2. No public transport in Goa 3. Hospitality in SE Asia is way superior Now some Goan will come abusing me in the comments. But what they don't know is I am born in Goa and living in Bangalore.

[@soudagar5573]

I'm a goan but not abusing you But agreed what u have said.

[@sendhilvelavan7168]

Goa beaches are crowded, dirty and narrow roads of goa. Poor public infrastructure, very high cost of accommodation

[@TheRishijoesanu]

Kerala is much better and cheaper

[@balachandranreena6046]

​@@TheRishijoesanuIn kerala we are not entrained low profile tourist's and liquor culture.

[@poonamnaik3524]

@@sendhilvelavan7168 All thanks to those dirty domestic tourists..

[@DevLifeSutras]

Diu is better then goa

[@sudiptoghosh2963]

Cancelled my trip to Goa ..1st week of November and visited Phuket ..Much better experience at the same price ..sometimes lower ..Can book grab taxi easily ..luxury ride at cost much lesser than Goa taxis ..Great food at cheaper rates ..

[@RexMiz]

My recent experience as a foreign tourist in Goa: 1. Taxi mafia. It's hard to go anywhere if you don't rent a scooty. 2. Dirty streets and beaches. Sri Lanka is way cleaner than Goa. 3. Food options: Almost all restaurants have similar copy-paste menus. Almost no street foods. 4. There is no value for me. For the same price I stay in 3x better hotel in Thailand or other country 5. Scams. There are tons of scammer everywhere. And police don't do anything. 6. It feels like the entire state is a mafia. I don't mind paying high price for better experience. However, it feels like everywhere in Goa is designed to squeeze money out of you without providing service.

[@nitinsudarshan-gx3hq]

This year, I traveled to Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Laos, and Cambodia. Interestingly, I have been skipping Goa, a place I used to visit at least twice a year before 2019. It’s evident that many people are now opting for alternative destinations, which poses a challenge for our country’s tourism industry.

[@vijaytipnis7436]

Good. wise decision.

[@remmydsa2810]

Crime rate, safety of tourists, corruption and scams have spoiled goas image affecting tourism. Today Goa is the worst place in India for tourist experience😢

[@AmbikaS-m6v]

Don't speak whatever you want. Goa is a beautiful place to visit. How can you blame a diversified group of tourists visiting from different parts of India and blame Goa for it?

[@doneundone22]

​@@AmbikaS-m6v Oh yeah, only tourists to blame? have you seen your third class infrastructure? Roads are shit, public transport does not exist and taxi mafia and other scams are galore. Goans need to introspect.

[@digivitti8434]

@Ambikas Goa is a horrible place to visit now. Goa Tourism is in hands of Mafia and Govt don’t care

[@deidresable]

It's really not safe for woman to visit Goa and I don't know if this is the same in all india

[@hwfq34fajw9foiffawdiufhuaiwfhw]

@@deidresable My two cents as a Goan- Goa is one of the safest places for female tourists in India. Women can dress less modestly. Women can consume alcohol without being judged by people or harassed by the police. Women can expect less harassment and uncomfortable behavior in general compared to other tourist destinations in India. The bar for India is just really low.

[@Kishgl-s2z]

Goa is so expensive that everyone is preferring to Thailand..

[@ramdev9578]

Even Pappu. You havent experienced their lady men?

[@merwyncolaco3962]

Bro even the fed up goans are visiting Thailand for vacation instead of travelling in goa

[@TheRishijoesanu]

Kerala is much better and cheaper

[@stankssmile5865]

No use indians will keep paying higher

[@hwfq34fajw9foiffawdiufhuaiwfhw]

@@merwyncolaco3962 LOL, my family is one of them. We don't live in Goa anymore and don't vacation in Goa. We've visited Thailand thrice now.

[@maysleeps2372]

As desi chapri crowd took over Goa, foreign tourists say not my day to compete with chapri😂😂😂

[@exoticindiaa]

Exactly man, chapri people with money are now infesting Himachal now 😂

[@SarveshNaik5]

Now all these chapris will ruin india's image in Southeast asia.

[@NANOWARRENBUFFETT]

FROM 85 LAKH FORGIEN TOURISTS IN 2019 TO JUST 10 LAKHS IF VY24 . ARROGANT TAXI DRIVERS AND HOPLESS ROOM CHARGES .

[@MiracleManGaming]

It's just hyperflastion in local are which will burst when there is no tourists movement

[@forest7113]

Covid is the main reason

[@NavjotSingh-ib7dg]

I think this point is valid for every tourist point in India... Its cheaper and better to travel outside with better price and infra

[@NLd1886]

Goa is now ruled by Hooligans and Mafias. Goa is different from what it used to be 15-20 years back. It will be very hard to reclaim what it used to be back then. Goa is a tourist trap destination!

[@doncorleone3901]

Tell me one place in India worth going for a vacation today? None. Reason is not prices, infrastructure or anything else. Its the hordes of domestic tourists. There are too many domestic tourists who overwhelm any infra and make the experience very bad due to their unruly behavior. I stopped traveling inside the country after covid

[@GuzzarAwan]

Unexplored areas of Himalyas in UK HP and Arunachal.

[@pikachuthunderbolt3919]

Agree

[@sanketsudke2617]

​@@GuzzarAwan They have very poor road connectivity

[@sanketsudke2617]

Agreed. I want to Manali and it was so crowded. Horrible traffic jam and very costly food.

[@anandthepilot]

100% true. I’ve always regretted my last 4 years of Indian holidays and that wasnt the case before. We as a country are experiencing hokidaying a lot after Covid at least that’s one side effect of growing income.

[@user9318a]

Goa is not modernising but the cost is sky rocketing. I paid 7000 a night for a baga beach property room and oh my god! It was a nightmare of a property. The room was exactly that, a room with door opening in corridor, bed 3 feet away from the door and the room ended 3 feet from the other side of the bed. Bathroom had a bucket and mug and ancient taps. Roads during day are strewn with litter, dusty, very dull, like rustic life. Comparatively I found South Goa appropriate for the price they charge and people more up to the trend.

[@bharath_mangalore]

Two days back I went to doctor for cough problem, in my home town in Karnataka it cost me ₹200 for doctor consultation & tablets combined, in goa it cost 1200 😮, so looting is not limited to tourist industry even educated people & police loot you

[@manikyum]

You should not go to doctor for cough

[@RussiAashiq]

Govt hospital don't count

[@bazinggaaa5843]

Dude… how bad was your cough? Smoking or TB?! And I work in the government sector where insulin costing 1000s are given for free

[@bharath_mangalore]

@@bazinggaaa5843 before going to doctor I had cough for 3 day during that time I took cough syrup that was previously effective & ayurvedic powder but cough was not stopping so I went to doctor , first it was very hard to find a decent place , places that showed as clinics in Google map was random family house twice

[@bharath_mangalore]

@@bazinggaaa5843 then felt i need to consult doctor

[@pascoalcardoso5715]

Blessing for Goans who don't survive on tourism but suffer the inflation caused by the exorbitant prices of essentials.

[@mightytitan]

This video is absolutely true with all aspects of what I experienced last month .. Food poisoning spoiled my whole trip .. be very careful in selecting the foods you eat .. sea food poisoning is too high .. and taxi mafias are worse

[@studyAt6]

Taxi Mafia is Definitely the Culprit. Goa Must build world class metro , atleast connecting all major tourist spots, and atmax, connecting Entire state. Indians must punish Goa Taxi Mafia by avoiding to use their services !

[@neharoy2187]

Thailand and Indonesia are way ahead in terms of infrastructure, safety and the experiences they are offering, I visited Thailand with my sister last September and was shocked to see women driving cabs across the city for the entire night and one can walk roam in the streets without any worry, meanwhile in Goa I can’t even imagine to do that, I booked all my hotels in Krabi and Phuket which were under 2k in INR and all of them were 3star hotels with complimentary breakfast and access to the pool which I absolutely cannot imagine in Goa under 2k, and beaches are so so clean, one has the access to stroll around the beach without any gaze but here the beaches are so so overcrowded that at a point it starts feeling nauseating, the administration should start thinking seriously what they have turned to this place which was once such a cool place to be in our country

[@eprabhat]

Two of the biggest reasons over and above the points made in the videos 1. International Low Tax / Duty Free Shopping 2. Goa has a social media fatigue, where it has not the same value as Going to south east Asia destinations One point mentioned in the video , may sound minor , but for me it’s strong no go as I hate any cab haggling or even sense of being robbed by none app based cab ( Goa has to adopt to the world , and give people seamless experience of security & not being cheated)

[@nicksonpinto2074]

I am glad foreign tourists are ditching goa, hope the local tourists do the same.

[@ce0113]

Totally as a fellow goan I am soooo happy.. keep the bhikna out of goa

[@BeingInsaan-o9h]

Even if GOA is the worst place still I Will prefer GOA simply because it's in india I will promote our own place rather than giving my money to foreign countries now things GOA need to improve are Cleanness Good local people behavior The government needs to work on infrastructure Keep an eye on affordability Regulate Public transport Cabs etc and make GOA Frendlier for All BECAUSE I REALLY LOVE ❤ GOA MY FAVOURITE MY OWN PLACE

[@sandeepofficial7941]

After watching this ,we cancelled our Goa trip N now thinking of going Srilanka

[@mrjames7295]

Good on you! Sorry India has lost its name on international tourism. Most of the cities you get scammed. Thers no public toilets. Poor public transprt system. Massive delays on trains. BUT NORMAL INDIANS ARE KIND AND LOVELY. I still love India.

[@Facebookfranncis]

Good decision. Goans are looting visitors. Recently been to Goa, but dint like it.

[@shubhampathak2097]

Mat ja bhai , kal hi aya hu

[@vijaytipnis7436]

avoid goa, third class dirty place.

[@nilayanand7252]

Good decision

[@smamind]

I am glad I am finding these videos just before I was planning to head out there. I am now in no mood to go there. I might as well go other countries.

[@Dixie456]

Unruly visitors stay away. And will not be missed. Hope you keep up to your words.

[@doglovers814]

​@@Dixie456who gives a sh%t about you either. Goa is sh%thole now no one can deny that. The beaches are dirty and the people are smelly

[@anonymous-d4n1v]

Go to Andaman Nicobar or Lakshadweep. Much better options.

[@yastillicheat]

@@smamind please dont go man

[@nkl07ba12]

@@Dixie456goa is a shithole, the locals act like they are paying us too stay there

[@anishachari4047]

Being a Goan I highly support you cause PEOPLE IN GOA DON'T RESPECT OUTSIDERS WHICH IS COMPLETELEY WRONG... N sometimes pride should come down..... GOD ANSWER MY PRAYER... ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 When I go out of Goa people love me , welcome me... ❤❤🎉🎉 STILL GUYS LOVE YOU ALL WE BELIEVE WE WILL CHANGE OUR GOA TO PEACE AGAIN ❤❤🎉🎉

[@GaffurGhisela]

I was planning to visit Goa with my friends but after reading the comments of people, I am getting so nervous.😂 I should visit Ayodhya and for beach experience Puri will be better.❤😅 RIP Goa

[@lendijamir]

100% True! Goa is no longer a tourist place 👍

[@wjo576]

Very true.. we were threatened by taxi drivers outside Marriott Anjuna. Goa Miles needs advance high deposit in its app, but no cabs are available when needed. Will never visit Goa again.

[@ayanpathan430]

Even after scammed if you file a a complaint against it police wont even register a complaint if you are outsider this is level of descrimination in goa i have seen such a case.

[@lokesh9322]

For me From airport to candelim. Taxi fare was 1800 rs. bus services just for name sake in Goa. Hotel Prices are too high services are nominal. If you enter beaches you will see 100s of scammers. Just go to Thailand or Bali

[@mrj8940]

Why there is no transport? Even smaller cities have city transport

[@linthoi6456]

You should have booked cab from GoaMiles. It’s around 1000-1100!! I just been to Goa last week !!

[@backpropagation8365]

Indians never focus on infrastructure in urban areas - wide, safe to walk roads, less noise, retail and food streets, modern business areas, easy local commutes through public buses, local festivals, decent healthcare, food, water, banking, affordable stays etc all are part of what tourists need. Focus on these. No one wants to visit towns where you get stuck in traffic or everything is so difficult to do - that defeats the very purposes of holidaying.

[@thecomment9489]

Indian mind hardly works on improving anything but only on destruction and making things worse. Instead of developing more Indian destinations to match Goa, they have even ruined Goa. All hill stations are ruined as well.

[@mg9854]

Bcoz big cities instantly attracts poor people from states like Bihar, UP. Once they come they immediately start setting up their carts and encroach on the roads/streets which even though was initially made wide and beautiful starts looking ugly and cluttered over time. This all is taken care of by the local police who get their monthly cuts from these carts and it just gets worse.

[@timbaktuu9845]

​@@mg9854bcoz no political parties want to introduce population control bill in India.The population is Outta control

[@atulnayak5715]

Indians are only good at giving money to rich tycoons and the very poor! Middle classes need to work closer together in business to make a better India.

[@evazarinadacunha2921]

Quality of governance and enforcement very dubious.once the casino and real estate lobby is kicked out or regulated properly all will be able to see the Goa that relaxes the spirit .the place is mobbed by all ki nds of tuots and businesses who have no character and ethics.when top beaureaucratsand political class stop abusing Goa and Goans the reality of true Goa will be known.​@@mg9854

[@atrimehta]

I've lived in Thailand and goa for 3 years each and I find that Thai people are much friendlier than Goan. I've never heard thai people saying this is our land and you need to live our way or get lost, on the contrary I used here from locals atleast once a day.

[@karanshah3830]

Early this year i visited goa and it costed me 2.5 lakhs for 4 day trip and the same compared to Bangkok, Thailand it costed me around 1.95lakhs for 4 days , got better food , hospitality, experience . Any day I'll prefer thailand over goa . No threats from local goons , dirty food, taxi scams . No place is perfect but even if Thailand gets expensive I'll prefer to vist Thailand rather than goa

[@namgyel6447]

Boom boom is also better with stress free

[@TheZevvy]

@@namgyel6447at least it’s with lovely Thai ladies. Imagine boom boom with Indian ladies? Imagine the smell and the service 😂

[@suji1103]

It will be good if both domestic and international tourists ditch Goa because it will help Goa a lot with less people.

[@gumdrop465]

Okay point noted

[@RediscoverwithDeepali]

Yes for some time Goa should be left alone. Thats the only way for it to recover it's charm and lazy life.

[@iamjuan007]

Very Good, Goa was good 15 years back, even during those times they were scamming tourists, this all boils down to culture, manners and morals etc..

[@vhfightsvhfights4153]

As a goan i would completely agree with all the points. And the government is in complete denial when asked about poor road conditions & expensive flight fares. It has not just become expensive for tourists but also for the goans right now. Even property rates have skyrocketed in fairly popular areas & people from other parts of india have massively invested in these properties with rates that are not justifiable. but soon demand will be lesser as people in general are skipping goa & due to massive supply of villas, property purchasers are gonna make losses.

[@maheshbk1975]

Kon re baba tu? Goenkar or only staying in Goa?

[@avinashshool]

THATS WRONG WE HAVE SHREE MODI JI DOUBLE ENGINE SARKAR IN GOA. WE HAVE WITNESSING VIKAS, INFRASTRUCTURE HAVE IMPROVED AND THERE IS HUGE DEMAND FOR REAL STATE NOW

[@doglovers814]

​@@maheshbk1975bc matlab abhi is mein bhi batwara. India ke log apne desh mein bhi idhar udhar ke logo ke saath hi acche se nhi rehte. Phir dusre countries se kya hi expect kare

[@redfalconssrilanka3818]

Sri Lanka is good clean beautiful country in south Asia ❤❤❤

[@PabloEmilio-gp3ig]

i visited Goa and south east asia i prefer Bali more than anything else. The problem of GOA is that the taxi fare is too expensive and people dont know proper good destinations. The 5 star hotels of SE asia are cheaper compared to us as we earn more than them. all about PPP. But if anyone thinks to stay there permanently then it would be a bad idea as we would earn there in their terms of PPP which is far less than india

[@leopardtiger1022]

Sri Lanka is fabulous.. Go there for beautiful beaches tea plantations budhist Rick temples friendly country.

[@shubhamnarayan2077]

This is common throughout India. It's simply over priced because of middle class boom. I would rather go abroad than waste money here for sub par experience.

[@9274448790]

I take konkan route to go to kerala by road and i dont feel like to stop and stay in Goa...i never felt i should visit Goa...dont know why ..i am traveling that route since 2007 by car...i will stay in ratnagiri or kumta karwar but not in madgaon or panjim.

[@subhamsaha2235]

South east asia CLEAN hai plus hospitality

[@Yokucricket]

One question, are they racist to northeast people, like north India

[@ramdev9578]

Plus Lady Boys 😂

[@daviddelatiare1653]

In 10 years from now, if Modi doesnt clean up GOA from mafias and gangsters ..........its over.......... Thailand as of today ..... extremely hard to beat.

[@abhijeetsalkar7557]

Goa has a bjp govt for 2 decades. The problem is due to bjp.

[@AO-xd2ml]

​@@abhijeetsalkar7557 No, it's due to Goa locals, who want to make big bucks. If BJP doesn't do as said, they will be voted out. Goa needs competition from within India and abroad. That's the only way the locals will change. Goa's monopoly must be broken.

[@doglovers814]

​@@AO-xd2mlin goa ke logo ko aukat dikhani padegi. Bc attitude toh aisa hai jaise ki pure state unke baap ki hai

[@travelhacksbynick]

Stop going and spending. The 70% tourism centric state will crumble down go its feet and taxi goons will have to beat each other for money. Than thye will understand the value of tourists and that might take 5-6 years

[@vargheseb8602]

He has brought the mafias in GOA. DALAAL MOTI

[@sandynainvaya6977]

really... I'm glad someone said this. I went to Goa for my Coast Guard SSB this year in January and the SSB centre was 2 km away from the airport, I landed at around 6 am in the morning, and when I checked for taxis they told me 500rs which is much higher than I expected and I told them it is just back of the airport you have to depart me but they were so arrogant, so I had no options to give them what they wanted and ended up paying more than 500rs. The behaviour of local Goans is also bad.

[@judsewynewilliams3778]

Good! Goa should learn a lesson. I am a Goan but this is ridiculous

[@jayantsinghdhaka7840]

I was in Goa during the third week of Oct 24. Following happened Guy who handed over self driven taxi when introduced through mutually known associate was very rude. High price with 100% advance. Second, I was amazed at the very small portion size of food at the highest rated,good restaurant and even on the online portal. Food for 4 was not even adequate for 3. Third. Ocean side shacks are mostly being operated by other than gaon, rude and pathetic in approach. Fourth, even liquor was costlier than Delhi. Fifth. No police presence on the road, no road safety or discipline.

[@vizfuture8856]

I love ❤️ thailand 🇹🇭 ❤️

[@allcaps3584]

Were staying near Calangute beach in a hotel. Couldn't find a doctor after 7 pm. Many of my friends said the same thing about Goa - overhyped and unprofessional. Glad that people are discussing these issues publicly. If I remember correctly Goa tourism sent a legal notice to a guy who talked about this first on Twitter. Pathetic.

[@007arnov]

Also Thailand has become VISA Free now for Indians, with affordable direct flight it's definitely comparable.

[@maheshbk1975]

If you spend in Goa, money remains in India. There are many facets to Goa then only beaches. This seems to be a campaign by TOURIST OPERATORS TO THAILAND to sell their package and also THE LEFTISTS.

[@dashu6322]

When I visited goa last year for the first time I noticed their was the Transportation over there was worst only private buses most of all were old buses.The Autorickshaws and cabs near Railway station gave me an mild heartattack. For 9-10 km to hotel they were asking 900Rs ,My train ticket was only 850Rs for 600km.Then the local restaurant scam they use one 20Rs Maggie packet to cook and charge them 100Rs and say its one plate Maggie😢. Every restaurant near the beach side is overpriced.Then the hotels are overpriced that I can book a flight ticket to Thailand🥲 with that hotel price.Then this Massage Parlor scams💀.Parking Scam.. Overall Goa as the best nature and vibes I don't know why their hospitality treating the tourists is not upto the mark....

[@bhargavis-jr4gl]

Flight Ticket Mumbai to GOA = 2000 Rs GOA Airport to Candolim = 1600 Rs

[@sanjaysan1971]

Exactly i visited last week... And goa is gone nowadays..

[@kevrai379]

as an Australian tourist who has regularly visited Goa over the years one of the most annoying things we've come across in Goa is the election period where the Code of Conduct comes into force where everything from bars and liquor sales close early. This is will drive tourists away! last time we cut our trip to Goa early and left for Thailand where such harsh laws are not enforced!

[@sneheshtalukdar4345]

Sir you can complain about everything else… Elections surpass you me and 1.4 billion out there… Our elections costs as much as the GDP of Western Australia…. Though the government formed everytime is **** but no one questions Elections in India… Not even JESUS and definitely not an Aussie

[@saithecrazyguy5967]

I am from Goa and I recommend anyone who is planning to Goa please avoid and visit better places like Vietnam/Thailand/Malaysia as Goa is no longer Goa what it used to be it is hostile towards tourist (For Good reasons) and no longer clean and green space. Also, I am kind of happy hearing that Tourism is reducing reasons: -Poor Infra/Overcrowding -Women Safety -Cases of robbery -Tharki log staring other Women like they have never seen women -Overpricing of property a local Person cannot afford anything as all land is being purchased at exorbitant rates by actors/stars, business man and the mountains are being deforested to build villas and hilltop buildings. -Drink and drive resulting in many accidents -Drug circulation/Late night Rave Parties -No good form of public transport because of Taxi Mafias even for locals -There aren't many Goikar/Locals left we have been almost outnumbered -Rise in corruption all government officials want to fill in their pockets they don't give shit about tourist or locals -Politicians are braindead and corrupt (This is the main reason everything is falling apart) -Coverup of many cases and bad news for example just like mentioned in this video where the officials are saying tourist numbers are incorrect -Cost of living is very high for a local who is doing a white collar salary Job Overall this has resulted in resentment among Locals due to the above points and they do not want tourists anymore to visit Goa unless a person is owning a bar or restaurant or Taxi driver or any other in this sort of hospitality sector.

[@anurag0240]

I have been to Goa and Thailand in recent past and can compare, there is a huge difference of infrastructure esp roads maintenance, cleanliness, politeness of people, activities around, hygienic food, commute. Goa somehow stuck 10 yrs back and needs to catch up quickly.

[@avikdutta7031]

Srilanka or Maldives is a better option than goa

[@gogadev]

Food isn't as good in Sri Lanka. Maldives is a very pricy place.

[@thecomment9489]

Gosh, only "traitors" visit Maldives. How dare you mentioned Maldives. 😂😂 I heard that now Lakshadweep far exceeds Maldives in every aspect. As for Sri Lanka it is much better to visit SL not only because SL is very clean and much more well organised than India but also it is one of those rare countries where the depreciating Indian rupee provides much value for the amount you spend because of the lower exchange rate and purchasing power parity with the SL rupee.

[@redfalconssrilanka3818]

Sri Lanka is good clean beautiful country in south Asia ❤❤❤

[@gogadev]

@@redfalconssrilanka3818 Don't forget, Sri Lanka should be greatful to India, for all the money, food and Oil supplies provided by India everytime you became bankrupt.

[@Sol-ps8ox]

Maldives?🤡 They abuse Indians. Better visit Indian beaches or South east Asian countries.

[@siddharthpanchal718]

Taxi charges are horrible in Goa. For a one km distance, we were asked to pay Rs.300.00, and above. Bad scene for tourists.

[@bragasounds2771]

Things to do in india No.1: Leave

[@vector3613]

U bloody --

[@dualityofnature]

Well said. Even the Hindu Gods have left India 😂