Do you think I would like Goa?

Lord Average · Sep 13th, 2007, 20:26

Its time to plan our next trip (two weeks in mid Jan 2008)
I have always wanted to see Hampi, but am not so sure about Goa these days. So I am thinking about doing a week in Goa, and a week in Hampi.

But I am worried about what I will find in Goa, So I could do with some opinions and advice please.

I know Varkala, Kovalam, and Kannor beaches well, and they are fine by me. ( I know that people can be a bit sniffy about Kovalam, but I liked it). Are the Goan beaches any better or worse?

I dont like the full-on package holiday scene, and I dont like hoards of people. Is this what I am likely to find throughout Goa.

I do like chilled out places, and good natured, open minded people. Is this what I am likely to find?

Is it possible to find somewhere relatively quiet, with little hassle or intense curiosity in mid Jan?

ananda2193 · Sep 13th, 2007, 20:45

January is peak time in Goa, so most places will be crowded.But Agonda, Mandrem and a few other beaches shouldn't be too bad at that time. Benaulim will be busy then, but if you walk a little bit south you should have alot of empty beach. Polem, the most south beach in Goa should be pretty empty. There's only 1 hotel on highway 17 at the turnoff to Polem. It's about a 1-2 km. walk from there to the beach.

crea · Sep 16th, 2007, 01:20

another option might be Gokarna, just south of Goa.
or
Palolem, more people, but relaxed and laid back

Sep 13th, 2007, 20:26	#1
Lord Average Giant Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glastonbury Posts: 173	Do you think I would like Goa? Its time to plan our next trip (two weeks in mid Jan 2008) I have always wanted to see Hampi, but am not so sure about Goa these days. So I am thinking about doing a week in Goa, and a week in Hampi. But I am worried about what I will find in Goa, So I could do with some opinions and advice please. I know Varkala, Kovalam, and Kannor beaches well, and they are fine by me. ( I know that people can be a bit sniffy about Kovalam, but I liked it). Are the Goan beaches any better or worse? I dont like the full-on package holiday scene, and I dont like hoards of people. Is this what I am likely to find throughout Goa. I do like chilled out places, and good natured, open minded people. Is this what I am likely to find? Is it possible to find somewhere relatively quiet, with little hassle or intense curiosity in mid Jan? __________________ Live your life. Be Free

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Sep 13th, 2007, 20:45	#2
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,616	January is peak time in Goa, so most places will be crowded.But Agonda, Mandrem and a few other beaches shouldn't be too bad at that time. Benaulim will be busy then, but if you walk a little bit south you should have alot of empty beach. Polem, the most south beach in Goa should be pretty empty. There's only 1 hotel on highway 17 at the turnoff to Polem. It's about a 1-2 km. walk from there to the beach.

Sep 16th, 2007, 01:20	#3
crea Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: netherlands Posts: 59	another option might be Gokarna, just south of Goa. or Palolem, more people, but relaxed and laid back

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