An ex-Data Analytics consultant, Sahil Bhadviya took to X to express his disappointment in Goa and its tourism lately. He shared that he loved visiting Goa every year, but in recent times, he has noticed that the hotel prices have “skyrocketed” and the taxi mafia has been ruining the experience and charm of the tourist place.
He tweeted, “Goa is a place I love to visit every year! But in the last few years, their hotel prices have skyrocketed. On top of this, their taxi mafia is extremely frustrating. They completely ruin the experience. As compared to Goa, Thailand and Vietnam are much better. You get similar category hotels at less than half the price of Goa. Plus the beaches are better than Goa. Travel within the country is also cheap. So now on - No more Goa trips! I’m not surprised Goa tourism is down badly. And it can go further down if govt doesn’t take action on taxi mafia.”
Sahil agreed that Goa is cheaper for budget travellers but pointed out that those opting for ₹10,000-₹20,000 per night hotels might find Thailand or Vietnam more economical, as similar luxury stays there cost half as much.
Another user supported Sahil’s viewpoint, highlighting that Goa is already struggling with a steep decline in tourism, particularly among foreign visitors. They blamed not just hotels and taxis but also general exploitation across the state. On the other hand, a different user humorously appreciated Sahil’s complaints, suggesting that posts like his help keep Goa’s prices reasonable and the crowds manageable. They shared their strategy for an affordable Goa trip, which includes booking Airbnb for better pricing and flexibility to cook, along with renting a car to avoid dealing with taxi issues.
Another user expressed scepticism about official tourism statistics, suggesting that while the government might present figures showing an increase in visitors, the real issue is the declining quality of tourists. They argued that the high-end clientele is shifting away, being replaced by lower-spending, “rowdy” travellers.
Some users suggested alternative destinations within India. One recommended Vizag, claiming it offers a similar or even better experience than Goa.
Trump-Modi Meet
The mega MIGA, MAGA plans of India's Modi and US' Trump
Trump says India has more tariffs than others
Trump's 'golden rule' for imposing reciprocal tariffs
The internet reacts
A user argued that Goa remains a cost-effective choice, noting that flights from Ahmedabad cost ₹6,000-7,000 per person, and well-equipped hotels are available for ₹7,000 per night. They compared this to Thailand, where direct Phuket flights alone exceed ₹30,000, excluding additional travel costs.Sahil agreed that Goa is cheaper for budget travellers but pointed out that those opting for ₹10,000-₹20,000 per night hotels might find Thailand or Vietnam more economical, as similar luxury stays there cost half as much.
Another user supported Sahil’s viewpoint, highlighting that Goa is already struggling with a steep decline in tourism, particularly among foreign visitors. They blamed not just hotels and taxis but also general exploitation across the state. On the other hand, a different user humorously appreciated Sahil’s complaints, suggesting that posts like his help keep Goa’s prices reasonable and the crowds manageable. They shared their strategy for an affordable Goa trip, which includes booking Airbnb for better pricing and flexibility to cook, along with renting a car to avoid dealing with taxi issues.
Another user expressed scepticism about official tourism statistics, suggesting that while the government might present figures showing an increase in visitors, the real issue is the declining quality of tourists. They argued that the high-end clientele is shifting away, being replaced by lower-spending, “rowdy” travellers.
Some users suggested alternative destinations within India. One recommended Vizag, claiming it offers a similar or even better experience than Goa.
