Goa gears up for grand New Year 2024 bash: Tourists flock to beaches, hotels reach full capacity
1 year ago

Goa gears up for grand New Year 2024 bash: Tourists flock to beaches, hotels reach full capacity

Hindustan Times  

Goa seems to be the preferred destination to ring in the new year, as tourists have been thronging the beaches and crowding hotels in the coastal state this holiday season. Goa gears up for grand New Year 2024 bash: Tourists flock to beaches, hotels reach full capacity Lanes leading to beaches in Calangute, Candolim, Baga, and Vagator in North Goa have been witnessing traffic jams since December 25. With the government busy ensuring an incident-free New Year's Eve, domestic tourists enjoy the beaches. Pragat Kumar Singh from Bengaluru, who is on his second visit to the state this year, said, "When it comes to the New Year celebrations, Goa tops the list.

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