First time visit to Goa - need help!

leo61611616 · Mar 25th, 2009, 23:56

Hi,
I am 20 male and would be arriving at Madgaon railway station on 3rd April and staying till 6th at Goa and am all alone. So it would be helpful if someone would tell me whats worth visiting in Goa and how to reach there and also some staying location if possible.

delhiwala · Mar 26th, 2009, 00:13

Madgaon is closer to South Goa beaches like Cola, Benaulim, Majorda, Cavelossim, Bogmalo etc

If you wish to stay at North Goa beaches you'll have to take a taxi or Kadamba buses (State Govt. buses) to north Goa.

Goa tourism runs day tours to South Goa & North Goa, they are good for showing places including old Goa churches and beaches.

Generally North Goa is more oriented towards hip crowds....party scenes etc.....South Goa is more mellow type....

rajered · Mar 26th, 2009, 01:47

Check this site http://wikitravel.org/en/Goa. This site will give you all the necessary information you need.

Indizen · Mar 26th, 2009, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajered

Check this site http://wikitravel.org/en/Goa. This site will give you all the necessary information you need.

Just stick with http://indiamike.com
THIS site is all you need for all the information you need!

delhiwala · Mar 26th, 2009, 02:37

One who can post on indiamike can do a google search also....please suggest something personally.......

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajered

Check this site http://wikitravel.org/en/Goa. This site will give you all the necessary information you need.

Ali-Monbeam · Mar 26th, 2009, 03:55

We went to see Old Goa and the churches.
looked round an old Portugese house..but it depends what you are into really.

IMHO.....theres not a huge amount to see or do in Goa....running for cover now....

Mike Cork · Mar 26th, 2009, 04:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali-Monbeam

We went to see Old Goa and the churches.
looked round an old Portugese house..but it depends what you are into really.

IMHO.....theres not a huge amount to see or do in Goa....running for cover now....

There's loads to see in Goa, just broaden your horizons and move around a little

Ali-Monbeam · Mar 26th, 2009, 04:50

Compared with the other places I have been to in India I found Goa to be not as interesting and I did say it was MY opinion...

So go on then tell me what else there is to see....

Mike Cork · Mar 26th, 2009, 05:12

Every beach is different.

Go inland on a bike or scooter, meet interesting people and see the sights the beach tourists miss.

Go on a train ride.

Make friends with the locals and see how they live.

Do the tourist things like - spice farms - waterfalls etc but make sure you see other things whilst on your day out.

To but name a few....

Ali-Monbeam · Mar 26th, 2009, 05:29

done all those things....and loved every second.

But thats what I mean by trying to find what the OP was interested in before I suggested things for his few days.
What if he cant ride? hates beaches? Loves temples and forts?

For a few days you need to be focused. If you have weeks you can amble about at your leisure and explore.

Again only in my humble opinion....

Mike Cork · Mar 26th, 2009, 05:42

The information is for the OP, not for those of use who have been several times.

The OP'er has to choose what activity or pastime they like from the suggestions given.

We are only here to guide and give our experiences.

leo61611616 · Mar 26th, 2009, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali-Monbeam

....but thats what I mean by trying to find what the OP was interested in before I suggested things for his few days.
What if he cant ride? hates beaches? Loves temples and forts?

Thanks all for replying to my post.
Well i can ride, love beaches and also love churches and forts.

So no problem with that. I am thinking about traveling all through the day and spend nite at some hotel or something and take some rest.

Mike Cork · Mar 27th, 2009, 02:28

You will have no problems...

Just stop and ask, most people you will come across will be more than helpful.

Ali-Monbeam · Mar 27th, 2009, 02:49

The station is nearer to the south. So you could get a taxi to cavelossim and stay at Palm Grove residency basic BnB and/or travel onto Agonda and Palolem by scooter sleep in a hut. Or just relax on the 26 mile long beach at cavelossim, Mobor Beach. Check out the great beach shacks if they are stil there not sure when the season finishes and they have to pack up. Then get a taxi guy to take you to old Goa and see St. Xaviar in the church there.
Wander round the town and watch the sun go down over the funny bent trees.
Find a hotel to base yourself first and take it from there.

Mike Cork · Mar 27th, 2009, 02:53

Good advice, sounds so relaxing.... mmm

Mar 25th, 2009, 23:56	#1
leo61611616 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gujarat Posts: 10	First time visit to Goa - need help! Hi, I am 20 male and would be arriving at Madgaon railway station on 3rd April and staying till 6th at Goa and am all alone. So it would be helpful if someone would tell me whats worth visiting in Goa and how to reach there and also some staying location if possible.

Mar 26th, 2009, 00:13	#2
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Madgaon is closer to South Goa beaches like Cola, Benaulim, Majorda, Cavelossim, Bogmalo etc If you wish to stay at North Goa beaches you'll have to take a taxi or Kadamba buses (State Govt. buses) to north Goa. Goa tourism runs day tours to South Goa & North Goa, they are good for showing places including old Goa churches and beaches. Generally North Goa is more oriented towards hip crowds....party scenes etc.....South Goa is more mellow type.... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Mar 26th, 2009, 03:55	#6
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 881	We went to see Old Goa and the churches. looked round an old Portugese house..but it depends what you are into really. IMHO.....theres not a huge amount to see or do in Goa....running for cover now.... __________________ (~) <.....Place holder for a small animated cow.

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Mar 26th, 2009, 01:47	#3
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	Check this site http://wikitravel.org/en/Goa. This site will give you all the necessary information you need.

Mar 26th, 2009, 04:50	#8
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 881	Compared with the other places I have been to in India I found Goa to be not as interesting and I did say it was MY opinion... So go on then tell me what else there is to see....

Mar 26th, 2009, 05:12	#9
Mike Cork Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wales UK Posts: 396	Every beach is different. Go inland on a bike or scooter, meet interesting people and see the sights the beach tourists miss. Go on a train ride. Make friends with the locals and see how they live. Do the tourist things like - spice farms - waterfalls etc but make sure you see other things whilst on your day out. To but name a few....

Mar 26th, 2009, 05:29	#10
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 881	done all those things....and loved every second. But thats what I mean by trying to find what the OP was interested in before I suggested things for his few days. What if he cant ride? hates beaches? Loves temples and forts? For a few days you need to be focused. If you have weeks you can amble about at your leisure and explore. Again only in my humble opinion....

Mar 26th, 2009, 05:42	#11
Mike Cork Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wales UK Posts: 396	The information is for the OP, not for those of use who have been several times. The OP'er has to choose what activity or pastime they like from the suggestions given. We are only here to guide and give our experiences.

Mar 27th, 2009, 02:28	#13
Mike Cork Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wales UK Posts: 396	You will have no problems... Just stop and ask, most people you will come across will be more than helpful.

Mar 27th, 2009, 02:49	#14
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 881	The station is nearer to the south. So you could get a taxi to cavelossim and stay at Palm Grove residency basic BnB and/or travel onto Agonda and Palolem by scooter sleep in a hut. Or just relax on the 26 mile long beach at cavelossim, Mobor Beach. Check out the great beach shacks if they are stil there not sure when the season finishes and they have to pack up. Then get a taxi guy to take you to old Goa and see St. Xaviar in the church there. Wander round the town and watch the sun go down over the funny bent trees. Find a hotel to base yourself first and take it from there.

Mar 27th, 2009, 02:53	#15
Mike Cork Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wales UK Posts: 396	Good advice, sounds so relaxing.... mmm