Best place to visit in Goa?
Hi, Although Goa is known for its pristine beaches and obviously these beaches are world popular for attracting so many travelers from across the world. But there are some other things as well in Goa that is also appreciated by heritage lovers. Old Goa is one of the UNESCO world heritage site and filled with churches and museums those were the historical building in ancient time and now have been converted in churches and museums. I would like to suggest you some popular tourist attractions in Goa including beaches like: Agonda Beach, Agonda Palolem Beach, Canacona Varca Beach, Varca Dudhsagar Falls Basilica of Bom Jesus, Panaji Swan Yoga Retreat, Assagao St. Alex Church, Calangute Fontainhas, Panaji Reis Magos Fort, Panaji Old Goa, Panaji Tomb of St. Francis Xavier, Panaji Apart from that Goa is also popular for its heritage hotels, where one can find the glimpse of Portuguese era as these hotels are designed in Portuguese architecture. Hope this information is helpful and sufficient to make your Goa trip enjoyable.
What place would you most like to visit?
I like to travel in India. India has many historical and religious places for visiting. Due to beautiful climates it attracts tourist. I like to some places like Goa, Shimla, Kashmir, Sreenagar, Ooti and more. Goa is my one of the favourite beach.
What are things you must do when you visit Goa?
I have spent 23 years of my life in Goa, and till date I failed too see Goa beyond the crowded beaches of Calangute, Colva, Candolim. I visited the mainstream churches in Old Goa, and I ate at the typical restaurants in Panjim.Now that I work at a Travel Company called Goa Amigo, I get to travel to various places to pitch our initiatives and plans.I would recommend people coming to Goa to do something off beat now.Rent a bike and travel through the tiny lanes of Goa, explore the Goan farms. Take the road to Aldona, which is lined up with coconut trees on both the sides. Try staying in Villas and homestays, rather than hotels.Stay away from the crowded beaches. Instead visit beaches like Velsao or Sernabattim in South Goa. Do not litter these beaches. These beaches are clean only because not many people visit these beaches.Try out a private backwaters cruising option in the hinterlands of Goa. Since I am the manager at Rediscovery Cruises, I happen to take these rides quite often. The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is just opposite, and I have spotted a lot of migratory birds as well as crocodiles. My customers go back happy and amazed, as they have missed out these options all their life.Try out the thrilling treks, like Netravali, Maynapi, if you plan a trip to Goa in the rains. There are difficulty levels here. Try choosing the easier ones if its the first time you are going for trekking.Visit the forts of Goa. The Reis Magos and Terekhol especially. They give you an amazing view of the waters. Also, you get to see a lot of Goan history in them.Take a walk through the Fontainhas in Panjim. These lanes are filled with brightly coloured Goan houses, built during the Portuguese era. They reflect the Portuguese architecture.Try eating at small places, rather than visiting big fancy restaurants. Try out Kinara in Chimbel, or Sharada in Bambolim, Darya in Ponda, Anandashram in Panjim or Vasco. These are places which serve Goan food retaining its original taste.Last but not the least visit churches like Mae De Deus in Saligao, St.Bartholomews Church in Chorao, Three Kings Church in Cansaulim. These churches are magnificent and as beautiful as the Old Goa churches.
WHICH PLACE IS BETTER TO VISIT WITH PARENTS : BANGKOK OR DUBAI..?
Lived in Dubai now living in Thailand. If you want to buy expensive luxuries like gold,i-pads, i-phones , 3-d TV then go to Dubai. You will find the most modern Mall's in the World and the service is World Class. The place make's you feel rich but without real serious money it's not the place to Holiday. There are strict Law's on what you can and cannot do and although the beaches are wonderful the Heat will get to you and most of the time you will just want to be somewhere with A/C. For a truly memorable holiday , where you will return Thailand win's everytime. Bangkok is the place to shop , with Mall's in Siam Area and Night market Depending on how long your stay is , places not to far with wonderful beaches incude Koh Samet. Koh Chang , Hua Hin , Cha Am. Other places including my favourite Ao Nang , Krabi ( easy access to Phi Phi and other Islands ), Koh Samui and Phuket you nedd to fly from Bangkok ( cheap flights with airasia.com ) as 12-14 hrs by coach tires you out. Decent Hotel in Dubai $200 , good day out in Dubai $150 Decent hotel in Thailand $30 good day out in Thailand $50. Both Countries are very hospitable but you can be yourself in Thailand and your parents will also fall in Love with The Land of Smiles
Best place to stay, Eat, See in Goa India?
Stay at Panjim --you will find plenty of hotels like rajdhani hotel in the city is good ,Hotel Nova Goa also good . . Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd - www.goa-tourism.com - 0832 2224132 - More B. Trans Orient Holidays Pvt Ltd - www.transorientholidays.com - 0832 2438760 - More C. Goa Tourisum Development - www.goa-tourism.com - 0832 2285327 - More D. Hotel Villa Bomfim - www.villabomfim.com - 0832 2279384 - 1 review E. Zoom International - www.kompass-usa.com - 0832 2516409 - 1 review F. Sarken Tours & Travels - www.indien.nu - More G. Freedom Holidays Pvt Ltd - www.freedom-holidays.com - More H. Jet International - www.jetint.com - 0832 2726551 - More I. MGM International Travels - www.mgmtravels.com - 0832 2220873 - More J. RC Consultants - maps.google.co.in - 09822482374 - M You must taste top class non veg restaurant in Hotel Prayan near Miramar beach on way to Indian oceanography Dept at Donapaula sea beach .Apart from that try some village restaurant where you will get authentic Goa fish curry rice with king fish fry .Hire a taxi who will show you all the beaches in NOrth Goa and roadside restaurant on way to Kalangute beach at Porvorim area on the road side itself . If you are in North Goa then you should not miss Swantbari-Bengurla seabeach on Goa --Maharastra Border just 60 km from Panaji where you will get Best Malwani fish curry rice with Mackral fish fry (it is better than Goan fish curry )
What are the best travel tips from banglore to Goa?
There is no daily train to Goa from Bangalore or Goa to Bangalore.If you would like to travel by train to Goa from Bangalore, then there are just three direct trains from Yeshwantpur / Bangalore (and not from Bangalore city railway station) to Goa per week that too you have to book ticket in advance or early days to get your sleeper class or A/C coach 3 tier etc. to be confirmed against waiting list or RAC (reservation against cancellation) and the same time good news for the one who would like to travel by bus to Goa from Bangalore is as there are plenty of travel buses from Bangalore to Goa daily.Transport options from Bangalore to Goa : By Car : Take a car or hire a taxi from Bangalore to Goa. The cost of cab ranges from INR 9 to INR 48 per kilometer, depending upon the type of car. Additionally, you have to pay toll tax. Suitable for families travelling with kids and groups.By Air : A number of flights ply directly between Bangalore and Goa. The non-stop flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The flights take off at Bangalore Airport and land at the Dabolim Airport, which is 30 km from Panjim, a popular beach town of Goa. Several cab and taxi services are available outside the airport to travel from airport to other parts of Goa.