Man Urges Indians To Boycott Goa, Calls It A 'Tourist Trap' With High Prices And Dirty Beaches

A man has started a heated discussion on social media after he called for a boycott of Goa.

Aditya Trivedi, who recently visited the coastal state, described it as a “shithole” when compared to Southeast Asian destinations.

He also slammed the Mumbai-Goa highway, calling it “pure torture”.

Also Read| ‘Kolkata Is The Dirtiest City In India’: Vizag Man Gives Scathing Review To West Bengal Capital “Indians should just boycott Goa,” wrote Trivedi on X (formerly known as Twitter).

He went on to compare Goa unfavourably to popular tourist spots in Southeast Asia.

The state, he said, was a “literal shithole” when compared to places like Phuket, Bali, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Trivedi also criticised the state’s expensive hotels and overpriced cabs.

“Hotels and cabs are just focused on looting the tourists,” he added.

Trivedi had a less-than-ideal experience at Goa’s clubs.

He pointed you that the clubs charge hefty entry fees and just play Hindi songs.

“They don’t play house, trance, techno anymore.

It’s just Bollywood.

” He said that he doesn’t understand why people still visit Goa.

According to him, the beaches were overcrowded, dirty, and filled with tourists.

Take a look at the post below: Indians should just boycott Goa.

It's a literal shithole when compared to Phuket, Bali, Sri Lanka, Phillipines.

Hotels and cabs are just focused on looting the tourists.

The clubs are junk charging exorbitant entry fees comparable to Ibiza which is a joke.

The beaches are… — Aditya Trivedi (@itsAdityaT) November 5, 2024 In response, a Goa resident suggested, “North Indians must shift to Phuket / Bali etc etc etc.

They have lots of money too.

I have been going to Goa for 30 years now and I have seen how and why it got messed up.

” Another added, “I don’t like Goa.

Not for the reasons you mentioned.

I just consider it boring….

” “One can easily do Vietnam in under 55k-65k for 7 days straight with the best hotels, views, food, clubs, entertainment, spots, etc.

That includes pristine beaches from Da Nang,” commented a third.

Also Read| ‘Don’t Compare A State To Country Like Sri Lanka’: Goa Tourism After Criticism By Travellers Online A fourth posted, “I visited Vietnam, Thailand.

Can confirm that these countries are the best alternative for Goa.

Can have the time of your life.

” “Totally agree man, everything is overpriced finally footfalls have started to come down,” said a fifth.

A sixth joined, “I may not share your strong words but Goa is a rip-off.

Galle is far far ahead and so is Da Nang, Phuket… clean, happy, affordable and zero harassment… most importantly nobody will stare at you if you don’t know Hindi.

” “Indians should boycott a part of India? Not many will agree with your opinion about Goa,” a seventh expressed.

“Never visited and never will after one of my friends had a similar bad experience.

The northeast is best and for beaches south India or visit Thailand or Vietnam.

Good value for money with good service,” commented an eighth.

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