Goa has long been a staple on every Indian traveller’s bucket list. However, more travellers are now voicing concerns about civic sense, cleanliness, infrastructure, and the soaring costs of accommodation and local transportation in the popular tourist destination. Amid this, an Indian man’s post on X has sparked a discussion online after he compared his experience in Sri Lanka with Goa.
“Spent 9 days on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. No offense to anyone, but I don’t think I’ll be visiting Goa again,” X user Tejas Athare wrote.
The post racked up over 210,000 views on X, with several users sharing their own travel experiences and comparisons between Goa and other beach destinations.
One user wrote, “have been to many beach destinations - Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesian islands and the Andamans recently. Goa may not be as beautiful or tourist friendly as those places but its hippie and party scene is unmatchable. Koh Phangan might be the only island that comes close. and no, I am not talking about the full moon party.”
“We went to Jafna, a war torn city and even that was better than some of our tourist spots. We are doing something horribly wrong to be in this state,” commented another.
“I stopped visiting goa when I first experienced Varkala. Small beach towns offers way more great experiences than Goa,” wrote a third user.
“have been to Thailand, Vietnam and Maldives and Goa this year. I would never go back again to Goa. PS: had visited goa at least 4 times in 2010s and it was awesome experience,” said another.
“Absolutely agree,smooth roads everywhere, no unnecessary honking, proper lane discipline, and great respect for pedestrians. Clean streets, smiling people, and a calm, happy vibe.Strict traffic rules and minimal corruption add to the discipline and trust in the system,” commented one user.
“I agree! Even though I love Goa, and may visit again. But Sri Lanka South coast is much better than Goa,” said another.
Bhavya Sukheja is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 6 years of experience in digital journalism. She specialises in covering stories that reflect everyday human experiences, with a focus on viral videos, social media trends, and human-interest features that inform readers while sparking meaningful conversations. She loves chasing page views and finding stories that tug at readers’ heartstrings. Before joining Hindustan Times, Bhavya worked with Republic World and NDTV, where she developed her skills in real-time reporting and digital storytelling. Working in fast-paced newsrooms helped her build an editorial approach that prioritises accuracy, clarity, and audience engagement. Bhavya is driven by a curiosity about how people communicate and connect in the digital age. She is particularly interested in stories that highlight cultural shifts, shared emotions, and the evolving nature of online conversations. When she is not tracking trends, Bhavya enjoys unplugging and spending time with her cat. Read More
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