Yup I did it again. Travelled on impulse. Even though its been due for more than 6 months now, it really was a last minute decision. Ive promised myself after this trip that no matter what Im doing "Goa" at least 2 times in a year.
In 2002, 2003, 2004 , I managed to clock an average of 4 times a year. In 2005, I went only Once. I did make up for it by heading to thailand and egypt! But Goa is Goa. There's no arguing with that.
Over the years so many things have changed about Goa. For one, everyone seems to be going there. The combination of the "sosegãdo" or laid back lifestyle, the amazingly bracing weather and Goa's carnival-like nightlife has lured many people to it off late.
Gone are the days when baga and calangute (north goa for the uninitiated) was travellers paradise. Now its more like a fishmarket. SO MANY PEOPLE. We even tried the staying at Harambol and Arpora moves, (Again north beaches), but no luck! North Goa just doesnt excite us anymore.
We did stay in Baga for 2 nights. We did the whole flea market (Ingos' and mackies - Both in Arpora hill area). We went to this new night club called "on the rocks" where DJ gopu from bangalore spins now. We also did the whole paradiso, mambos, kamaki, titos circuit. Not so exciting. We also caught the sunset at harambol and did the humdrum Anjuna, dando, Aswem Circuit. Was nice. We also managed to catch some forts, and some churches.
While the north is where the action is, the south is where the relaxation is. South of Margao, are some of the most fantastic beaches in ASIA. Beaches like Arrosim, Colva, Betalbatim,Benaulim and of course the Picturesque Palolem.
Palolem is the ideal beach to feel the soft sand beneath your feet. This is where one realises that there is no place like a warm, inviting beach in Goa to make you feel at peace with the universe.
Palolem beach, situated in the Canacona distrct, is also known as "Paradise Beach". Until a few years back, it was among the virgin beaches of Goa. It is a fishing beach popular for its dolphin cruises and fishing trips.
We stayed in some coco huts (which u dont find in Baga). And did precisely "nothing for two days. We, ate, slept, watched the sunset, swam, played with puppies, and ate and slept! Thats it! :)
Ah! the pleasure of a holiday!
I urge everyone who reads this to catch the next bus/flight to goa. Now! Go ... Go... GO.... GO... Goa!!
U can always get back to work on Monday!?
Sigh!
38 comments:
Hey, nice pics. Looks like you and your lovely fiancée had a wonderful time. I have never been to Goa, but definitely is on my list of places to visit. Btw, congrats once again. :)
Im jealous..jealous..jealous..infinite times....
u sure had fun..dint ya?...
that is ultra cool.. u and amu = rockstar couple! *hugs*
- debou
Ah goa! Good lord i love tat place, chanced by your blog from megha's (tamilpunkster) and i thorughly enjoyed reading it.
Have a nice day
Regards
g
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@quills.
Uve never been to GOA??????!!!!
oh gawd! Thats as sinful as one can geT! *wink*. Make sure u strike it off your list soon! Any information you need to hear, Anjaan is here!
Thanx so much, & thanx once again! :)
@Jina
Nah! I dint have fun!! lol
D-uh! of course I had fun! Goa is synonymous with fun. I can go on and on and on about goa, sigh how I love that city!
My mom even calls me "beach bum" noW!
@Debou
Rockstar couple! *chuckle*
Thanx kiddo. *hugs*
@g
thanx for dropping by. :)
Beautiful pictures!
I've been to Goa just once, unfortunately :(
We stayed at Mini Vagator.. I loved it.. I'd definitely want to go back often, just not on the next flight though :P
hello!
Goa..-sigh-
there's nothing like lying about on a beach, doing nothing for an entire weekend! damn bangalore's lack of beachy-ness! :@
x
Yeah Goa is a great place, its in my wishlist!!
:o)
REY!
@Nessa
Mini Vagator?? Lemme Guess. Sterling Timeshare Resorts?
Vagator is nice for the sunset, but isnt so great from the 11am to 4pm slot. No Tress, No shacks, No Firangs! :)
Glad u liked the pics! *smilE*
@The Star
Sigh! Dont remind me! im still in a post goa "dont wanna do anything" phase!
@Rey
Nothing like it man! Trust me, ive seen beaches in kerala, tamilnadu, karnataka , thailand, mauritius, egypt and even colombo. nothing like Goa in Asia!
Now if only I had some money.. :)
great...i nearly called up the receptionist in office to request for a sojourn to goa..:) nice pics man..seems u had lots of fun..great.
yippee, I know I am in capable hands now. :)) I shall be soon approaching you for information on best places to stay (the roof top residence in the pic looks really nice), hang out, have fun, take in a few stand-up comedy shows, watch a DJ perform etc etc. :) Btw, I will be checking out your new online initiative. I briefly visited it and it looks great.
haha, at least you have the Goa excuse..i just don't want to do anything and i haven't left bangalore since september!
i don't even have an excuse!
I sure am going GOA this summer.. must say your post has initiated this idea of mine.. cool post..
@Nimbu
Hey, one of the cheapest (monetarily) Holidays one can have is to Goa. Let me split it up for you for someone ..say. traveleing from BLR to GOA.
Travel Fare - 2ways
Rs1400 (By Bus Volvo AC)
Rs900 (Normal bus)
Rs700 (Train)
Accomodation
Rs-200-rs500 for SHack/Coco Hut
Rs500-1500 for House/Room/SHack with AC/hot water/TV
Food
Rs200-Rs500 Perday
Local Travel
Bike and petrol 150-200 per day
With budget of around 5k one can easily spend 8 days in Goa!
Now u need more money if you wanna go parasailing, bungeejumping, snorkelling, shooping etc.
Im sure 5k For a holiday like this is the cheapest it gets in India???
What say?
@ Dewakar
Yup, Had a lot of fun. Now call that receptionist again and book your tickets. Season closes soon! :)
@Quills
Haha that wasnt a roof top residence, was a COCO hut. And the beaches in the south are littered with them! :)
thanx for taking a look at the bangalorelive.in website. Gimme more feedback on my videos?
And call me anytime u wanna go to goa! I might even come along if u tempt me ...*wink* .. with food! lol
@Da Star
U dont need an excuse. Just pack up and head out! No excuses needed.
And in case you do need an excuse ill give u one!
"Uve NOT gone out of bangalore since septembeR!!!!!!"
@Susmita
Hey thanx :)
But the shacks and the nightlife will be shut from april end to october begninng. Thats when the season is closed! So do plan ur trip accordingly!
And hello ITS SUMMER ALREADY!!!! *wipes the sweat off his forehead*
5K 8 days..worth it I say..am off to goa soon:)
awww.. thats damn sad!! but cant really help it can I? with a busy april, may is the only time i can make it there... :(
summer - in madras the summer heat is more a rage of temperature than a certain point,, so the range right now is still bearable, and hence i dont call it summer yet..
Coco hut..better and better. :) I stand corrected.
You are the food man, eh? :) Then don't worry at all..I shall be contacting you very shortly. :))
Yes I will view the videos. I am going to have fun viewing it. :)
hey Anjaan..ur blog cudnt have come at a better time....we are heading towards Goa soon and I wanted some suggestion about places to stay in North Goa...clean and decent....help maadi
hey u ppl seem to have enjoyed n totally freaked out at goa
cool
hav funn
You guys look great together. I really like the picture with the wind catching the fabric in the air. Gives the picture an interesting perspective! Nice.
~Stace
@Dewakar.
And even cheaper if you go by train and hitchhike! *wink*
Go for it YO!
@Susmita
Yeah but maybe you could still go. at the end of the day its about the beaches right. you'll still find places to stay in the north.
But there wont be any shacks, so Take bedsheets and towels along! :)
@quills
Food man, video game man, good conversation man, fun man , radio man... the list is endless.
You can tempt me with other things to you know... Food aint the only way to my heart. *cheeky grin*
There's so much clutter in the video section. make sure you have the patience to scroll all thru. I havent shot of late so the new videos you see might not have me!
@Anonymous.
Hey you do have to tell me who u are if u want more help. Lol
But in north goa (commercial beaches) you can head directly to BAGA,Calangute area from the airport/bustop and you'll find hundreds of places to stay!
@Ajay
Yessir we did! thanx
@Keerti
Of course it is! Its heaven on heard. Planet Exotica!
@stacey
Hey , how u been gurl? Coming from an expert like you, that surely is a compliment.
I got more of those. Will send them to u if u want :)
goaaaaaaaaaa.....
its funny how everyone seems to love it.. mayb the air has sum drugs floating around in it.. makin everyone trip on the place and feel happy bout it... ecstacyyyy..fell it in goa without takin any...
i managed a trip for 7 days with a budget of 1500 bucks.. but thats if ur willin to let go of daily comforts and rough it out.. but managed to do everythin possible in that budget.. :)
lalalalala... goaaaaaaaaaa...
@Beached
So are u For Goa or are u Against it!! *contemplative look*
Wow beautiful pictures, I wanna be there NOW :(
wow..that was a fun round up on goa with great pictures in addition.thanks for bringing senses to goa.that's next on my travel agenda
Dude, I don't know about Goa but she sure is wearing lovely dresses. :-)
@ Keerthi
Anytime gurl. And hope you get that permission for prom night
@Wicked Angel! Then GO there NOW!
lol
@Maya
Oh! there's so much more about goa. make sure u pick a lonely planet south india or the "travellers outlook" Goa edition. Its a magical tourist destination. For me its more like pilgrimage though. *smirk*
@Arunima
*hhhrrmph* Ur checking out my gurl.. on my blog.. sigh!!! hehe
I like! :)
:) Ok..that is a long list and I guess then on my trip to Goa, along with a copy of Lonely Planet's Goa edition, I also need to consult the subject matter expert Anjaan. :))Keep your phone handy. :)
Btw,arunima is right.:)
of course am for goa...*looks around in surprise/shock at the question being posed to her* :)
who can b against goa?? ever heard of anyone like that?? hmm if ders such a breed of people, they surely do lead a tragic lifestyle...
any beach is great actually [other than marina beach i suppose!! coz its filthy]...
but goa is magical..
the sea hypnotizes, dressed in a fancy turquoise coat..
its unpredictable.. never borin.. yet sincere and true..
sosegad ...cheers... kings beer.. hic hic hurray
@Quills
My phone is all set and ready to receive a "phone a friend" call from ya. Shoot away Dearie~! :)
Btw. I Know arunima is right *wink*
@Beached
I am liking it what u are saying!
Who u? Identify youself!
introduction--
sumone who loves goa..(doesnt everybody?). though everyone seems to think that they love d place the best (i did!) .. loves d beach..
and loves d following..
watchin the fishermen drag their catch for the day to the rythmic sounds of hauling it to the shore..
watching d dolphins jump at the horizon..
the spicy prawn curry and rice..
watching the goan kids splashing each other wid water pistols..
guzzling on kings beer...
making the last trip to brittos wid a heavy heart
being on the verge of tears wen the trip back to bus station includes the taxi driver playing "red red wine"..
watching the shack boys flirt wid d firangs..
indulging in the idiotic conversations of the shack boys..
being on a permanent "happy high" sans any prohibited substances ..[alcohol aint included in that list:)]..
being stuffed like a sardine in a bus wid other ppl who share the scent of sweat wid u just to reach a place called "paradise" which means a slimy lake which in turn means a "buffalos paradise"..
watching a painful process of sumone getting marked.. either by possesive friends who kick eve teasers asses or by the tatoo artist!!
psychedelic music and art
k this is a long comment.. i shall stop... sowiee for hoggin up blog space..
introduction sufficient?
cheers!
@Beached
Whew!
Maybe U shud blog too?
lol.. sowiee for hogging up comment space...
@beached..
No problemo. Its free space for all. Hooray Blogger!
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