Getting to Goa & accommodation

bluetree · Nov 6th, 2004, 23:50

My girlfriend and I are planning to go from Mumbai to Goa around 20 Novand staying there until 9 Dec.

Can anyone help with some info on how to get there? I've found info on
the web about Konkan Railway http://www.konkanrailway.com/website/ehtm/in_index.htm.

Can anyone say a few words about the journey?

There's also an online booking form but it has lots of strict looking terms and conditions.
Has anyone used this to book online?

I've looked at the hotel pages posted here but didn't find many with internet access. Does anyone know of hotels in/near Anjuna, Arambol, Calangute that
have this?

Last question for the moment. Are there internet cafes?

Cheers
hotelguru

Baldy · Nov 8th, 2004, 06:26

in the lane immed outside VT Station are travel agent booths that will sell you ticket on sleeper bus to Mapusa (north Goa). They will ask 600-700 rupees - real price is 400. The train sleeper is only 300. This was case a couple of years ago anyhow.

The bus leaves 2pm and 4pm from Fashion St (part of MG Road) about Ikm away. From Mapusa you can get local bus to Anjuna, Calangute, Chapora, Arambol etc

Baldy

steven_ber · Nov 8th, 2004, 15:57

Post 10 on the Train Information thread has details of trains between Mumbai & Goa.

A day train is a good idea as it is a very scenic journey.

The following thread may also be helpful to you.

Booking Indian Rail tickets from abroad: A Beginner’s Guide. (by Beach)

There are plenty of Internet cafe's in Goa, though some are a bit slow.

I can't help with a hotel recommendation though; I stayed in Madgaon and Panjim.

malvin · Nov 8th, 2004, 16:18

hi,
i took the sleeper bus some time back and it is very uncomfortable,i would rather go for the train.if for some reason you have take the bus then take the imported volvo bus,the fare is around Rs 900.

rockyS · Nov 8th, 2004, 18:55

a nice place in calangute is a place called vila goesa, ,its reasonable enough arnd 1200/1500 for a room depends on what u choose , u can check that out on the net and see.

park · Nov 8th, 2004, 19:25

JUST GO BY TRAIN IN 2ND CLASS NO AC AS ITS NOT HOT NOW UNTIL U REACH GOA MAZGAON IS HOT NOW.
Sunder.

bluetree · Nov 10th, 2004, 04:05

This is great, thanks to all of you for your replies.

I think we'll take a train as it looks like it will turn out a bit more comfortable. We were thinking about the overnight train but like the idea of enjoying the scenery.

Also thanks for info on accommodation too, I'll do some more searching on the web for that.

bluetree

kashyap_rajput · Nov 10th, 2004, 16:37

Well, If you wish to stay near Colva beach, South goa, "Colmar beach resort" has great options with very reasonable price, We visit almost every year, It has nice beach right front of hotel, you may contact them on phone at: 0832-2788135. This year we are there at Colmar beach resort from Nov. 18 to 23rd...

You can find cafe outside the hotel...

kashyap

bluetree · Nov 11th, 2004, 06:00

Kashayp, thanks for the info. I've now managed to arrange to stay in an apartment in Anjuna with some friends of my girlfriend. Looks like we're going to get that for free but if it turns out we do need something else your info will come in handy.

Cheers
bluetree

Nov 6th, 2004, 23:50	#1
bluetree hotelguru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 10	Getting to Goa & accommodation My girlfriend and I are planning to go from Mumbai to Goa around 20 Novand staying there until 9 Dec. Can anyone help with some info on how to get there? I've found info on the web about Konkan Railway http://www.konkanrailway.com/website/ehtm/in_index.htm. Can anyone say a few words about the journey? There's also an online booking form but it has lots of strict looking terms and conditions. Has anyone used this to book online? I've looked at the hotel pages posted here but didn't find many with internet access. Does anyone know of hotels in/near Anjuna, Arambol, Calangute that have this? Last question for the moment. Are there internet cafes? Cheers hotelguru

Nov 8th, 2004, 15:57	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,785	Post 10 on the Train Information thread has details of trains between Mumbai & Goa. A day train is a good idea as it is a very scenic journey. The following thread may also be helpful to you. Booking Indian Rail tickets from abroad: A Beginner’s Guide. (by Beach) There are plenty of Internet cafe's in Goa, though some are a bit slow. I can't help with a hotel recommendation though; I stayed in Madgaon and Panjim. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained. Last edited by steven_ber : Nov 8th, 2004 at 19:41.

Nov 8th, 2004, 19:25	#6
park Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 20	Mumbai / Goa JUST GO BY TRAIN IN 2ND CLASS NO AC AS ITS NOT HOT NOW UNTIL U REACH GOA MAZGAON IS HOT NOW. Sunder.

Nov 10th, 2004, 04:05	#7
bluetree hotelguru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 10	Getting to Goa & accommodation This is great, thanks to all of you for your replies. I think we'll take a train as it looks like it will turn out a bit more comfortable. We were thinking about the overnight train but like the idea of enjoying the scenery. Also thanks for info on accommodation too, I'll do some more searching on the web for that. bluetree

Nov 11th, 2004, 06:00	#9
bluetree hotelguru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 10	Getting to Goa & accommodation Kashayp, thanks for the info. I've now managed to arrange to stay in an apartment in Anjuna with some friends of my girlfriend. Looks like we're going to get that for free but if it turns out we do need something else your info will come in handy. Cheers bluetree

Nov 8th, 2004, 06:26	#2
Baldy gotta pee ... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Brisbane Posts: 187	in the lane immed outside VT Station are travel agent booths that will sell you ticket on sleeper bus to Mapusa (north Goa). They will ask 600-700 rupees - real price is 400. The train sleeper is only 300. This was case a couple of years ago anyhow. The bus leaves 2pm and 4pm from Fashion St (part of MG Road) about Ikm away. From Mapusa you can get local bus to Anjuna, Calangute, Chapora, Arambol etc Baldy

Nov 8th, 2004, 16:18	#4
malvin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: hallein(austria)/chandigarh(punjab) Posts: 171	hi, i took the sleeper bus some time back and it is very uncomfortable,i would rather go for the train.if for some reason you have take the bus then take the imported volvo bus,the fare is around Rs 900.

Nov 8th, 2004, 18:55	#5
rockyS LIVE LIFE KINGSIZE Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CAL Posts: 264	a nice place in calangute is a place called vila goesa, ,its reasonable enough arnd 1200/1500 for a room depends on what u choose , u can check that out on the net and see.

Nov 10th, 2004, 16:37	#8
kashyap_rajput Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 154	Well, If you wish to stay near Colva beach, South goa, "Colmar beach resort" has great options with very reasonable price, We visit almost every year, It has nice beach right front of hotel, you may contact them on phone at: 0832-2788135. This year we are there at Colmar beach resort from Nov. 18 to 23rd... You can find cafe outside the hotel... kashyap

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