Goa for XMas & New Year - Is turning up on spec Madness?

davidlucey · Nov 23rd, 2006, 18:59

Dear All,

I am planning to stay in Goa from around the 23rd Dec to 1st of January. Obviously it is a very popular time. Is it completely crazy to turn up without a booking? I am travelling alone for this stretch and I have some leaway on costs, although the sky is not the limit.
Any advice?

David

PS Is it difficult to get there at this time of year?

steven_ber · Nov 23rd, 2006, 19:06

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Originally Posted by davidlucey

Is it difficult to get there at this time of year?

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davidlucey · Nov 23rd, 2006, 19:11

Basically I have 5-7 days to get from Kolkata to Goa. I will have already passed through Delhi / Jaipur / Agra / Varanasi. Any ideas on a good route? Are all trains booked up at this time of year?

Needless to say I am the most disorganised man in the World.

Regards,
David

steven_ber · Nov 23rd, 2006, 19:18

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Originally Posted by davidlucey

Needless to say I am the most disorganised man in the World.

No, no, there's a man in Grimsby......

I'll just have a look at something then get back to you.

steven_ber · Nov 23rd, 2006, 19:36

Sorry, got to dash, will reply later.

Check the following post for train problems, the detailed train is still not showing up on the railways website, yet the old one will stop operating from the 1st of next month. (so bookings should be OK)

http://www.indiamike.com/india/showthread.php?p=252560

goagirlwannabee · Nov 23rd, 2006, 20:02

HI

I went to goa with a group of friends about that the same time as you are going last year - it took me about 2 hrs to find sonewhere to stay - and that was for 4 people.
You shouldnt have a problem finding a place but if your budget allows can you afford a flight?
it will allow you more time in wonderful goa.
But having said that the trains are an experience in itslft and not to be missed.
what part of goa you travelling to?

goagirlwannabee · Nov 23rd, 2006, 20:02

by the way being a paddy myself - they really do love the irish over there!

davidlucey · Nov 23rd, 2006, 21:13

I think I am going to wing it and just turn up. I could fly but I have a week to get there as I mentioned. A friend of mine is flying home when we get to Calcutta and I am continuing on alone.

Any advice on which part of Goa to stay? I am very prone to heading out on the town but I don't necessarily want to inject herion into my eyeballs or that sort of thing.

I don't want to be stuck in some resort outside the main thoroughfare (if such a thing exists). Basically, I am not too picky about accomodation and am not overly concerned about seeing the 'real thing' by living in an ecohut built by indigenous tree monkeys. I'll try to see some old Goa but my main goal is having a good time, as it is the end of my trip,

Any advice welcome,
David

anjunaangel · Nov 26th, 2006, 15:02

there is a shack on the beach in anjuna where you should get a room but you will have to book it they have just 3 rooms and its more like family stay really as they are so frindly we have been going back there for 11 years pm me if you want more info

Nov 23rd, 2006, 18:59	#1
davidlucey Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	Goa for XMas & New Year - Is turning up on spec Madness? Dear All, I am planning to stay in Goa from around the 23rd Dec to 1st of January. Obviously it is a very popular time. Is it completely crazy to turn up without a booking? I am travelling alone for this stretch and I have some leaway on costs, although the sky is not the limit. Any advice? David PS Is it difficult to get there at this time of year?

Nov 23rd, 2006, 19:11	#3
davidlucey Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	From Calcutta / Kolkata with a week to get there Basically I have 5-7 days to get from Kolkata to Goa. I will have already passed through Delhi / Jaipur / Agra / Varanasi. Any ideas on a good route? Are all trains booked up at this time of year? Needless to say I am the most disorganised man in the World. Regards, David

Nov 23rd, 2006, 21:13	#8
davidlucey Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	Am going to risk it? Where to? I think I am going to wing it and just turn up. I could fly but I have a week to get there as I mentioned. A friend of mine is flying home when we get to Calcutta and I am continuing on alone. Any advice on which part of Goa to stay? I am very prone to heading out on the town but I don't necessarily want to inject herion into my eyeballs or that sort of thing. I don't want to be stuck in some resort outside the main thoroughfare (if such a thing exists). Basically, I am not too picky about accomodation and am not overly concerned about seeing the 'real thing' by living in an ecohut built by indigenous tree monkeys. I'll try to see some old Goa but my main goal is having a good time, as it is the end of my trip, Any advice welcome, David

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,785	Sorry, got to dash, will reply later. Check the following post for train problems, the detailed train is still not showing up on the railways website, yet the old one will stop operating from the 1st of next month. (so bookings should be OK) http://www.indiamike.com/india/showthread.php?p=252560

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goagirlwannabee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: uk Posts: 124	HI I went to goa with a group of friends about that the same time as you are going last year - it took me about 2 hrs to find sonewhere to stay - and that was for 4 people. You shouldnt have a problem finding a place but if your budget allows can you afford a flight? it will allow you more time in wonderful goa. But having said that the trains are an experience in itslft and not to be missed. what part of goa you travelling to?

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anjunaangel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: uk Posts: 192	there is a shack on the beach in anjuna where you should get a room but you will have to book it they have just 3 rooms and its more like family stay really as they are so frindly we have been going back there for 11 years pm me if you want more info

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