Goa is usually known for its party, nightlife, and chill vibes while Andaman is mainly famous for its tropical Islands, beautiful beaches, diverse marine life, and exotic vibes. Scuba in Andaman is the most diverse and adventurous watersport one must try during the trip.

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Which is The Better Holiday Destination Andaman or Goa?
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Both Andaman and Goa are awesome choices to spend your holidays. However, it will be a little difficult
for you to choose the best beach destination among the two places if you have never been there before.
Outsiders colonise Andaman and Goa and both places possess historical roots. Portuguese ruled over
Goa while Andaman by Britishers so if you visit any of these places, you will find historic monuments and

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ruins. Goa is usually known for its party, nightlife, and chill vibes while Andaman is mainly famous for its
tropical Islands, beautiful beaches, diverse marine life, and exotic vibes. Scuba in Andaman is the most
diverse and adventurous watersport one must try during the trip.
We have made a comparison between the two places on some factors that might be helpful in choosing
your next holiday destination.
Distance and Days Required
Goa
Goa is the smallest state of India but quite entertaining. You will need at least one week to explore the
major attractions of Goa, so within a week you can enjoy Goa to its fullest.
When we talk about the proximity, Goa is super close to Mangaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad. One
can easily reach Goa via private and public transport. The state is easily accessible via road, sea, and
airways from other parts of India. You can consider one day of travelling and reaching the destination
because it will be different for different people coming from various areas.
The nightlife of Goa is at its best and you can enjoy it with your travel companions. You can easily cover
the major attractions of Goa within a week.
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Goa is closer to the people from the western coast of India and many groups of friends come at the
weekend to enjoy the nightlife. They can also come and leave at their convenience by car. Goa is an
overcrowded tourist destination because it is cheaper and well connected to other parts of India and for
most people it doesn't excite much.
Goa
Andaman
Andaman is known for its serene beautiful white sandy beaches and multiple watersports activities to do.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a group of 572 Islands and there is no place on earth like Andaman,
beautiful and adventurous. The thought of visiting the incredible Andaman Islands can make you excited
and it should always be on everyone's bucket list. It is easier for people of Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad,
and Banglore to reach the Andaman Islands. However, it would be a little hassle for people visiting
Andaman from other parts of the country. Therefore, 24 hours would be an ideal estimated time to reach
the destination. You can only reach Andaman either by air or waterways.
The Andaman Islands are all about memorable experiences and not just major attractions. There are a lot
of things to see and do in Andaman. It is also considered one of the best destinations for honeymoon
couples.

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Reaching Andaman and leaving it early is not worthy of exploring the Islands. You will need several days
to explore different parts of the islands and to relish Andaman. It is not possible to explore it completely
within a couple of days. You will need at least 7 days to cover significant attractions amongst Port Blair,
Havelock, and Neil Island.
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Expenses
Goa
When it is related to the flight tickets to Goa, it is obviously cheaper compared to Andaman. If you are a
budget traveller then you can cut costs on hotels or accommodation. Goa is a favourable holiday
destination for party people because of its cheaper liquor prices. Goa has excellent nightlife with global
standard clubs and the bars serve cocktails that are mouthwatering. You can also reach Goa by bus, car,
and rail networks to cut the cost of flight tickets.
Andaman
Andaman is an expensive holiday destination as compared to Goa and airline tickets to Andaman are
quite higher than Goa especially if it is the high season. Whereas Goa flight tickets don't hike as much
even in high season because people also have other transport modes to reach there. If you are a budget
traveller then it is recommended to visit Andaman during the off-season i,e Between June to August.
In short, Goa is comparatively cheaper than Andaman in all aspects but You will have rich experience in
Andaman.
Crowd
A number of domestic and international tourists visit Goa in large numbers every year. Usually, Indian
tourists visit Goa on weekends and foreign tourists visit the destination for a week or two. On the other
hand, domestic and International tourists visit the Andaman Islands in large numbers, especially in winter.
The crowd of tourists in Andaman is comparatively low because of its geographical location and
expensive tour packages. The local people are very welcoming, friendly, and habitual to tourists in
Andaman.
Nature
Andaman has the classic natural beauty than Goa. Both places are blessed with eye-catching greenery,
forests, and beaches. Both places are quite suitable for tourists and nature lovers. The natural beauty
and variety of the Andaman Islands are unmatched because of its geographical location and it is the
home of multiple unique species of flora and fauna.
Nightlife

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If you are a party freak then the nightlife of Goa will obviously amaze you. Goa is a prime location for
tourists to enjoy nightclubs, party hard and get drunk. The Andaman Islands are not famous for nightlife
and parties whereas the Islands are known for natural beauty, adventure watersports, and beautiful
beaches. Anjuna area is a prominent location for the best clubs in Goa and Anjuna beach is a famous
spot for parties every night. Goa is the best choice for those looking for nightlife.
Watersports
The Andaman Islands offer numerous adventure watersports such as scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking,
parasailing, glass bottom ride, semi-submarine ride, sea walk, and many more. The watersports activities
are continuously improving over the years and are tested from time to time in terms of safety standards.
The skilled or experienced instructors make the activities very smooth and safe for everyone. Scuba
diving in Andaman is a recommended watersport to explore the colourful marine life beneath the sea
surface.
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Goa is the best option to try Jet ski and parasailing activities. It has a minimum variety of other
watersports and the safety of other watersports is not very much assured. Andaman is the best location in
terms of watersports as it has variety as well as safety.
Best time to visit
Winters are the Ideal time to visit Goa as it will be a pleasant climate to enjoy. During winter, when the
temperature is suitable to move out to beautiful beaches adorned with breathtaking views of sunset. The
Andaman Islands can be explored and enjoyed throughout the year. However, monsoon season is not
recommended for watersport activities. The Ideal time to visit Andaman is from September to April to
explore the Islands and try adventure watersports.

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Safety
Both Goa and Andaman are extremely safe places for tourists to visit any time of the year. Both the
places are heaven to female travellers and they feel safe and freely roam around. There are strict rules
and regulations against mobbing and robbery in both places and you need not worry about getting
robbed.