Goa - any secluded locations??

aholic_2907 · Jan 21st, 2006, 19:30

hey i was wondering how many "really not at all crowded places" are there in goa? i just stumbled upon the pepper valley website on another goa-based thread.its a beautiful place away from all the commercialization thats taken place at palolem.i havent known of any secluded,peaceful, or "in the wild" kinda places in goa.
can sombody please suggest some more places like these??? they can include beaches, restaurants, rivers,etc.thanks,.
(ps- i had been to keri beach which was north of arambol.. what a freakkin location !!! wht a ride to tht place !!! beyond imagination)

GoanCanuck · Jan 22nd, 2006, 01:42

This one is probably the most secluded http://www.wildernest-goa.com/

IndyBoy · Jan 22nd, 2006, 07:08

just behind all the madness of vagator there's an amazing restaurant called "Sharewood", its on the road between big vagator and chapora (the one furthest from the beach). the tables are all in little treehouses in a large wooded area + really excellent french food. definitely my restaurant of the 2005 season

Indiafan · Jan 23rd, 2006, 14:27

Ashvem is still quite nice.

gopalk · Jan 30th, 2006, 20:54

Just returned from Varca (Club Mahindra). First time to Goa. Never knew beaches in India could be really this good. Fairly deserted in the morning. Not much crowd in the evenings.

Labile · Jan 31st, 2006, 17:32

As far as beaches go (no pun) there cant be anything more secluded than kerim beach Period

Palolem is a goner.

If seclusion is the only aim head outside Goa. Maybe beaches in Maharashtra or Karnataka.

doofus · Jan 31st, 2006, 17:54

Goancanuck.

I visited that site and it looks awesome! Do you know anything about the place or know anyone who has been there that could comment.

they don't seem to mention anything about prices and meals etc. Surprised by that. I have emailed them , hope they reply.

Any idea how to get to the place from Colva?

GoanCanuck · Feb 1st, 2006, 00:21

Doofus, the rates for Wildernest Nature resort are,

Forest View Cottage: Rs. 3,000 per couple, per night
Valley View Cottage: Rs. 4,000 per couple, per night

You have to take a taxi to go to this place. From Colva the taxi should cost you about Rs 2500-3000. To reduce this cost you can take a local bus from Margao to Sanquelim and then take a taxi from there to the resort.

The only other alternative is to hire a motorcycle in Colva and head off. Should take you about 2-2.5 hours by motorcycle although you will have to be careful because the roads in that part of Goa are not good due to the fact that it is a mining area with heavy lorries moving around.

doofus · Feb 1st, 2006, 21:59

goancanuck.

When were you last at the Wilderness Resort. I had an email from them this morning and they have more or less doubled their prices from the ones you posted.

Still considering going though but am concerned as to how to get their safely and within budget. regards, Pete

GoanCanuck · Feb 2nd, 2006, 00:22

Doofus, the prices that I posted were valid last year. They may have jacked up the prices but make sure you bargain hard. What happens is that when you contact one of these hotels from abroad they tend to give you the full blown rate which is usually not what most people pay.

doofus · Feb 2nd, 2006, 01:00

thanks for that advice!!

doofus · Feb 2nd, 2006, 17:38

Goancanuck.

Just a few questions about that resort.

Have you actually stayed at the resort? I was wondering if you could look at their web site you gave and let me know what you think.

the prices quoted do include almost evrything from all meals to guided tour etc. Was that your understanding when you quoted the prices?

I have been in contact with them via email. I asked them about transport from Colva. they said that as we were thinking of spending three days(2 nights) at the resort then they will provide complimentary transport in both directions.

I still would love to hear from anyone who has actually stayed there to let us know what they think.

regards, Pete

aholic_2907 · Feb 3rd, 2006, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

This one is probably the most secluded http://www.wildernest-goa.com/

when i click on this link, trhe search engine on this website opens up. which place are we talking about in particular? pls lemme know.

Anders · Feb 3rd, 2006, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by aholic_2907

when i click on this link, trhe search engine on this website opens up. which place are we talking about in particular? pls lemme know.

Quote:

"This domain name expired on Jan 30, 2006."

Wait a few days and see if they pay their fees.

Jan 21st, 2006, 19:30	#1
aholic_2907 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai,India Posts: 222	Goa - any secluded locations?? hey i was wondering how many "really not at all crowded places" are there in goa? i just stumbled upon the pepper valley website on another goa-based thread.its a beautiful place away from all the commercialization thats taken place at palolem.i havent known of any secluded,peaceful, or "in the wild" kinda places in goa. can sombody please suggest some more places like these??? they can include beaches, restaurants, rivers,etc.thanks,. (ps- i had been to keri beach which was north of arambol.. what a freakkin location !!! wht a ride to tht place !!! beyond imagination)

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Jan 22nd, 2006, 01:42	#2
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,204	This one is probably the most secluded http://www.wildernest-goa.com/

Jan 22nd, 2006, 07:08	#3
IndyBoy Wandering fool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NE UK Posts: 146	just behind all the madness of vagator there's an amazing restaurant called "Sharewood", its on the road between big vagator and chapora (the one furthest from the beach). the tables are all in little treehouses in a large wooded area + really excellent french food. definitely my restaurant of the 2005 season

Jan 23rd, 2006, 14:27	#4
Indiafan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 225	Ashvem is still quite nice.

Jan 30th, 2006, 20:54	#5
gopalk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 247	Just returned from Varca (Club Mahindra). First time to Goa. Never knew beaches in India could be really this good. Fairly deserted in the morning. Not much crowd in the evenings.

Jan 31st, 2006, 17:32	#6
Labile Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 16	As far as beaches go (no pun) there cant be anything more secluded than kerim beach Period Palolem is a goner. If seclusion is the only aim head outside Goa. Maybe beaches in Maharashtra or Karnataka.

Jan 31st, 2006, 17:54	#7
doofus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Uk Posts: 61	Goancanuck. I visited that site and it looks awesome! Do you know anything about the place or know anyone who has been there that could comment. they don't seem to mention anything about prices and meals etc. Surprised by that. I have emailed them , hope they reply. Any idea how to get to the place from Colva?

Feb 1st, 2006, 00:21	#8
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,204	Doofus, the rates for Wildernest Nature resort are, Forest View Cottage: Rs. 3,000 per couple, per night Valley View Cottage: Rs. 4,000 per couple, per night You have to take a taxi to go to this place. From Colva the taxi should cost you about Rs 2500-3000. To reduce this cost you can take a local bus from Margao to Sanquelim and then take a taxi from there to the resort. The only other alternative is to hire a motorcycle in Colva and head off. Should take you about 2-2.5 hours by motorcycle although you will have to be careful because the roads in that part of Goa are not good due to the fact that it is a mining area with heavy lorries moving around.

Feb 1st, 2006, 21:59	#9
doofus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Uk Posts: 61	goancanuck. When were you last at the Wilderness Resort. I had an email from them this morning and they have more or less doubled their prices from the ones you posted. Still considering going though but am concerned as to how to get their safely and within budget. regards, Pete

Feb 2nd, 2006, 00:22	#10
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,204	Doofus, the prices that I posted were valid last year. They may have jacked up the prices but make sure you bargain hard. What happens is that when you contact one of these hotels from abroad they tend to give you the full blown rate which is usually not what most people pay.

Feb 2nd, 2006, 01:00	#11
doofus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Uk Posts: 61	thanks for that advice!!

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Feb 2nd, 2006, 17:38	#12
doofus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Uk Posts: 61	Goancanuck. Just a few questions about that resort. Have you actually stayed at the resort? I was wondering if you could look at their web site you gave and let me know what you think. the prices quoted do include almost evrything from all meals to guided tour etc. Was that your understanding when you quoted the prices? I have been in contact with them via email. I asked them about transport from Colva. they said that as we were thinking of spending three days(2 nights) at the resort then they will provide complimentary transport in both directions. I still would love to hear from anyone who has actually stayed there to let us know what they think. regards, Pete