The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with the Departments of Tourism, Art and Culture, and Information and Publicity, has announced a special tour for the Tripurari Poornima Boat Festival on 5th November 2025 at Vithalapur, Sankhali. The festival celebrates Goa’s rich cultural traditions with a moonlit boat show on the River Valvanti.
The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of India’s most colorful and culturally rich festivals, held annually in the desert town of Pushkar, Rajasthan. From camel races and mustache contests to mesmerizing folk dances and delicious Rajasthani cuisine, the fair is a true celebration of heritage, tradition, and togetherness.
St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, celebrated World Tourism Day by hosting X’plorateur 2025, a national-level event focused on regenerative tourism. The two-day festival brought together innovative student minds from Goa and Karnataka to explore sustainable solutions that preserve and restore Goa’s unique cultural and environmental heritage.
Goa Tourism is all set to showcase its pioneering regenerative tourism model and the emotive “Feels Like Goa” campaign at WTM London 2025. The state aims to highlight its unique blend of culture, spirituality, cuisine, and community-led tourism beyond beaches.
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, concluded its month-long World Tourism Day 2025 festivities with a powerful film festival at ESG, Panaji. Highlighting inclusive and regenerative tourism, the celebrations brought together communities, creators, students, and stakeholders to showcase Goa's culture, heritage, and evolving tourism landscape.
