A Goan at heart after two visits to goa in last two years, I could not resist but blog about what an Indian traveler should look out for in this wonderful but small place. Goa is a very beautiful place. It has beaches and churches and lots of sun n sand that can be a lot of fun all round the year. The best time in the year to visit Goa is between October and March. Over the Christmas week Goa is at its best. Even if you are not going there in the prime foreign tourist season, you will find a lot of Indian tourist any time of the year.
Besides playing on the superb beaches of Goa and enjoying the cool waters in the Sea, you can do a lot with your time in Goa. its a saying in youngsters that goa is only for bachelors which is used a lot by a good friend of mine Puneet, always to me, I have been going there with my wife and Lil boy KRISH from last two years. and enjoying it to its fullest.
Though Food is a little expensive but incase you plan to have your eating habits localized, the food suddenly becomes reasonable. All sorts of local goan Sea food preparations are heavenly especially at Calungate Beach, one of the best beaches of Goa.
I stayed in a Place called COLONIA- DE - Briganja_ resort near calcugate beach, a three star property which was one of the best things I realise in Goa. Though we went in summers, a cool pool used to lure us when beaches shooed us with their heat.
Transportation is another huge hassle in case you do not have a vehicle. Hiring bikes is cheap and most sensible if you know to ride one. If you don’t know how to ride a bike, smart young pilots with bikes are available on most street corners. They are reasonable but do not forget to bargain. If you are in a group, then you should try and hire a car for a day long North/ South Goa tour.
If you plan to spend a day at a beach and do not want any one to be between you and nature, take a cover with you with lot of sun screen ... Most of the beach cafes offer you recliners with shades in a about 50 bucks.
I believe you should goa, every year, year after year with your family, friends and even alone as that’s the charm of GOA.
GO Goa...................