<comprehensive thread on palolem>

dawneclipse · Nov 13th, 2004, 15:22

hi everyone!

my girlfriend and i are heading to goa on the 16th of december till the 28th and we will be at palolem beach on the 17th for two or three days.......

i have seen a lot of threads on palolem...i would like to make one comprehensive thread about the place.....

a few of the questions i would like to start with:

1. which are the good places to stay at there - be it beach huts or coco huts?

2. is it ok to go on the weekend? i have heard that a lot of picnickers come there over the weekend...is this really a problem..?

3. what are the best ways to get there? by bus?......renting a scooter in north goa and then traveling there?

4. which are the good pubs/bars there and what is the nightlife there like?

anyhelp would be appreciated....thanks in advance!!!!

CHEERS!

kokopelli · Nov 13th, 2004, 20:40

hi

1. what's the difference ??
2. weekend, weekday, all the same, but december lot of places are full. there is limited capacity on the beach. (everything is concentrated on the beach). other options, like big $ hotels available nearby though.
3. from pune, i'd go by nightbus to madgaon or mapusa, then step on the train or something.. i hate the gov. bus... takes loooong. by motor is far out best. great road along the beach.
4. it's a failry quiet place at night, don't expect goa parties, just faggy mellow house music one's a week. just 1 "night" bar. for the rest.. be creative, but don't fall asleep on the beach, they'll wake you up middle of the night

your welcome.
kokopelli

dawneclipse · Nov 14th, 2004, 13:30

hi thanks kokopelli...

ok what i meant to say was that i've heard and read that you get tree huts as well as huts on the beach.....any idea how much these would cost to rent at that time of the year.. is it ok to just land up there and check the place out or must one book in advance......

one more thing.....suppose i come by bus to mapusa...and i take the train to south goa...where would i be able to find the train timetable and where must i get down if i need to get to palolem..(in case i cant get this information from the net)...

many thanks!

kokopelli · Nov 14th, 2004, 15:59

hi,,

well most of the (seasonal) huts are built on bamboo, so they are all in the air, probably cost around 100-400 a night or something, depends where on the beach offcourse.. i don't think any would take bookings in advance.. it's all very low profile..

i think i made a mistake,, mapusa has no train station, you have to get out of the bus sooner then mapusa.. or take a bus from mapusa to panjim.
i don't have a trainmap or schedule near me, have a search on the forum, you'll find everything you need. also, i'm sure some people have pictures of palolem in their photo gallery..

good luck,
kokopelli

dawneclipse · Nov 14th, 2004, 22:07

hey thanks..i think i should be able to figure out whats what now......

just a little offtopic...
incidently i am coming to netherlands (leeuwarden) to study in february 2005..hope the place is as rocking as i've heard...

Jorge Reverter · Nov 14th, 2004, 23:05

Hi Dawneclipse,

I'll be in Palolem from 8th to 12th Dec. staying in Oceanic Hotel. Some of the places are fully booked for December until 10th January. Even plaes like Bhakti Kutir are since amonth fully booked. I'm sure you will find seafacing huts, but probably is not easy to give any address. As I'll stay there, if interested I can send you a message via email or indiamike private messages with the information once in the spot.

Bridge & Tunnel is probably the coolest place in the beach for a drink and even they have some huts.

Another places for huts are: Ciaren's Camp, Prittan Cottage, Blue Welkin...

To have a nice fish dinner or lunch in front of the sea, Ma Rita is a good place.

Jorge

dawneclipse · Nov 16th, 2004, 01:20

hey Jorge Reverter....
thanks for the info.....

i already called up one place called "cressida cocohuts"...they said that they wouldnt take any bookings...but they said that on walk in i would be able to get one of their beach huts for about Rs. 450.....

would really appreciate it if you would be able to give me any info while you are there.....

cheers!
have a good one

kokopelli · Nov 16th, 2004, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawneclipse

just a little offtopic...
incidently i am coming to netherlands (leeuwarden) to study in february 2005..hope the place is as rocking as i've heard...

leeuwarden is alright i guess.. i rather be somewhere in india though (which i probably will), februari it's very cold here!
make sure to bring something warm.

from end of april (spring) untill end of summer - best place on earth.

take care and goodluck with studies,
kokopelli

dawneclipse · Nov 23rd, 2004, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokopelli

leeuwarden is alright i guess.. i rather be somewhere in india though (which i probably will), februari it's very cold here!
make sure to bring something warm.

from end of april (spring) untill end of summer - best place on earth.

take care and goodluck with studies,
kokopelli

thanks!
hey whats the climate like year round in the north of netherlands...i mean besides being cold....is there alot of sleet and rain as well??

freefred · Nov 25th, 2004, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorge Reverter

Hi Dawneclipse,

I'll be in Palolem from 8th to 12th Dec. staying in Oceanic Hotel. Some of the places are fully booked for December until 10th January. Even plaes like Bhakti Kutir are since amonth fully booked. I'm sure you will find seafacing huts, but probably is not easy to give any address. As I'll stay there, if interested I can send you a message via email or indiamike private messages with the information once in the spot.

Bridge & Tunnel is probably the coolest place in the beach for a drink and even they have some huts.

Another places for huts are: Ciaren's Camp, Prittan Cottage, Blue Welkin...

To have a nice fish dinner or lunch in front of the sea, Ma Rita is a good place.

Jorge

Hi Jorge
I just read your message and I would like to head to Palolem from Mumbai on 23rd of Dec. I tried to get something by email/phone with no results. If it's not too much trouble, couuld you drop me a line when you're there about the situation. We're 2 adults and 1 child and either a cheapish room or a hut will do. If I know there is no chance to get anything I'll have to go somewhere else.
Thank you

Jorge Reverter · Nov 26th, 2004, 00:10

Hi Freefred,

I'm leaving to India Tomorrow. So, I'm a little in a hurry. Once in Palolem I'll send a message via indiamike with possible information.
You can also try with this addresses: Chaya Glad Palace: nitinpaqui@hotmail.com Coco Huts and Cottages

Laalegro Guest House: laalegro@yahoo.com

Cressida Cocohuts: cressidacocohuts@hotmail.com

Full Moon: alainknight@rediffmail.com is a new place.

Good luck

Jorge

freefred · Nov 26th, 2004, 00:12

Thanks JOrge, you're really helpful, will give it a go and hoping to hear from you (maybe I'll see you there is you're still in Palolen end of Dec)

Laerke · Nov 26th, 2004, 01:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawneclipse

hey Jorge Reverter....
thanks for the info.....

i already called up one place called "cressida cocohuts"...they said that they wouldnt take any bookings...but they said that on walk in i would be able to get one of their beach huts for about Rs. 450.....

Hi, I actually stayed at cressida cocohuts last year. I was in Palolem from the 2th of jan to the 9th of jan (stayed at a place called San Francisco) And again from the 13th to the 18th at Cressida. We didn't book anything in advance - and only sleept on the beach for one night

But we had the sweet guard (Brin) from Cressida watching over us!

I got the impression that all the huts are pretty much the same - we payed 250rp per night per hut.

dawneclipse · Nov 26th, 2004, 21:44

hey thanks for the info laerke....
appreciated!

you planning to go there again this december??

Laerke · Nov 26th, 2004, 23:12

Hey - yeah I'm going again -but not in december I'll be in Goa by the 7th of january (2005)I think!
Have a nice trip!
Lærke

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawneclipse

hey thanks for the info laerke....
appreciated!

you planning to go there again this december??

Nov 13th, 2004, 15:22	#1
dawneclipse Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 22	<comprehensive thread on palolem> hi everyone! my girlfriend and i are heading to goa on the 16th of december till the 28th and we will be at palolem beach on the 17th for two or three days....... i have seen a lot of threads on palolem...i would like to make one comprehensive thread about the place..... a few of the questions i would like to start with: 1. which are the good places to stay at there - be it beach huts or coco huts? 2. is it ok to go on the weekend? i have heard that a lot of picnickers come there over the weekend...is this really a problem..? 3. what are the best ways to get there? by bus?......renting a scooter in north goa and then traveling there? 4. which are the good pubs/bars there and what is the nightlife there like? anyhelp would be appreciated....thanks in advance!!!! CHEERS!

Nov 13th, 2004, 20:40	#2
kokopelli Sabai Sabai Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 228	hi 1. what's the difference ?? 2. weekend, weekday, all the same, but december lot of places are full. there is limited capacity on the beach. (everything is concentrated on the beach). other options, like big $ hotels available nearby though. 3. from pune, i'd go by nightbus to madgaon or mapusa, then step on the train or something.. i hate the gov. bus... takes loooong. by motor is far out best. great road along the beach. 4. it's a failry quiet place at night, don't expect goa parties, just faggy mellow house music one's a week. just 1 "night" bar. for the rest.. be creative, but don't fall asleep on the beach, they'll wake you up middle of the night your welcome. kokopelli __________________ my old photo gallery \| houseboats in Kashmir

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Nov 14th, 2004, 13:30	#3
dawneclipse Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 22	hi thanks kokopelli... ok what i meant to say was that i've heard and read that you get tree huts as well as huts on the beach.....any idea how much these would cost to rent at that time of the year.. is it ok to just land up there and check the place out or must one book in advance...... one more thing.....suppose i come by bus to mapusa...and i take the train to south goa...where would i be able to find the train timetable and where must i get down if i need to get to palolem..(in case i cant get this information from the net)... many thanks!

Nov 14th, 2004, 15:59	#4
kokopelli Sabai Sabai Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 228	hi,, well most of the (seasonal) huts are built on bamboo, so they are all in the air, probably cost around 100-400 a night or something, depends where on the beach offcourse.. i don't think any would take bookings in advance.. it's all very low profile.. i think i made a mistake,, mapusa has no train station, you have to get out of the bus sooner then mapusa.. or take a bus from mapusa to panjim. i don't have a trainmap or schedule near me, have a search on the forum, you'll find everything you need. also, i'm sure some people have pictures of palolem in their photo gallery.. good luck, kokopelli

Nov 14th, 2004, 22:07	#5
dawneclipse Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 22	hey thanks..i think i should be able to figure out whats what now...... just a little offtopic... incidently i am coming to netherlands (leeuwarden) to study in february 2005..hope the place is as rocking as i've heard...

Nov 14th, 2004, 23:05	#6
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,224	Hi Dawneclipse, I'll be in Palolem from 8th to 12th Dec. staying in Oceanic Hotel. Some of the places are fully booked for December until 10th January. Even plaes like Bhakti Kutir are since amonth fully booked. I'm sure you will find seafacing huts, but probably is not easy to give any address. As I'll stay there, if interested I can send you a message via email or indiamike private messages with the information once in the spot. Bridge & Tunnel is probably the coolest place in the beach for a drink and even they have some huts. Another places for huts are: Ciaren's Camp, Prittan Cottage, Blue Welkin... To have a nice fish dinner or lunch in front of the sea, Ma Rita is a good place. Jorge

Nov 16th, 2004, 01:20	#7
dawneclipse Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 22	hey Jorge Reverter.... thanks for the info..... i already called up one place called "cressida cocohuts"...they said that they wouldnt take any bookings...but they said that on walk in i would be able to get one of their beach huts for about Rs. 450..... would really appreciate it if you would be able to give me any info while you are there..... cheers! have a good one

Nov 26th, 2004, 00:10	#11
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,224	Hi Freefred, I'm leaving to India Tomorrow. So, I'm a little in a hurry. Once in Palolem I'll send a message via indiamike with possible information. You can also try with this addresses: Chaya Glad Palace: nitinpaqui@hotmail.com Coco Huts and Cottages Laalegro Guest House: laalegro@yahoo.com Cressida Cocohuts: cressidacocohuts@hotmail.com Full Moon: alainknight@rediffmail.com is a new place. Good luck Jorge

Nov 26th, 2004, 00:12	#12
freefred Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: london Posts: 95	Thanks JOrge, you're really helpful, will give it a go and hoping to hear from you (maybe I'll see you there is you're still in Palolen end of Dec)

Nov 26th, 2004, 21:44	#14
dawneclipse Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 22	hey thanks for the info laerke.... appreciated! you planning to go there again this december??

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