Goa in mid august...

Globe_trotter · Jul 19th, 2007, 06:17

I'll be visiting a few cities/relatives in India around late july/august, but I'm considering squeezing in 4-5 days in Goa around the 10th-15th of August. Any suggestions on where to stay (I'm looking to get in some beach time, make friends and party a bit) and things to watch out for?

If anyone's in Goa around then, we should meet up for a drink...

S

Barryjames · Jul 19th, 2007, 07:07

Ahh, my friend, in Goa, especially in the south, the most little friends you will find are mosquitoes and other insectivo offensivo. Could you not come in September /October.
I would be the only insecto innofensivo that you would find there. (Have to try the old Portugese lingo) as it is Goa.
I fear alas, you will have few replies on this one.

‘When Goa sleeps. India weeps'. would sound poetic. The truth is:

‘When Goa sleeps, the rest of the world gets on with life'
.....Me.....

crvlvr · Jul 19th, 2007, 08:18

Globe trotter, Goa will be in the midst of the monsoons that last from June to September. I believe none of the beach shacks will even be around.

lubu13 · Jul 20th, 2007, 11:38

Globe Trotter,

I disagree with the above posts - yes, agreed it is monsoon at that time - but it doesn't rain continuously - in fact the weather's very nice around this time.
It's also true that not as many places are open during this season - but not everything is shut either - and since 15th Aug is independence day, you have a lot of events around this time. I say this cos I went during this time period last yr and had a blast - so much so that I've planned to go around the same time this year

I will say this though - if you want to stay somewhere which is a bit lively - I recommend staying in the north (Baga /Calangute).
As for places to stay - there are loads - depends on ur budget - but I'd advise reading up some reviews on the Web (this website has a lot of recommendations).

Globe_trotter · Jul 21st, 2007, 05:02

Thanks for the replies guys. I've heard Goa's paradise in the fall-winter (sept-feb), but unfortunately mid august is the only time I can make it.
I'll take a look at places in Baga/calangute...something cheap but not ghetto, close the beach and hopefully with other people my age around. Can anyone recommend a hotel or property to stay at, a preferred beach? or even somewhere to chill out and have some drinks with a few other travelers?

Lubu13, if you're around Goa around the early-mid august period, let me know. And I noticed you're from Bangalore...well, I'm actually in Bangalore for a week visiting my relatives in the first week of aug and then I plan on heading to Goa.

About the insecto inofensivo...I guess I'll just have to take a can of bug repellant.

ashishtuli · Jul 22nd, 2007, 22:41

Hey Globe_trotter,

We are hitting goa early august too. Did u shortlist any accomodation, have u heard about Raman Beach huts / cottages ?

kosmickurse · Jul 29th, 2007, 18:37

Hey Globe trotter

Not sure abt the dates but me and my girl r plannin to hit goa arnd the same time. Stay in touch may be we can fancy a drink

Cheers and safe travels.

Globe_trotter · Aug 1st, 2007, 17:33

Well...my first time back in India in 5 years, and within the first week I get steam rolled by a throat-infection/viral fever

.
The goa trip is still good to go...i'll keep you guys posted regarding the details..and am still looking for a nice/cheap place to stay..

Cheers

kosmickurse · Aug 10th, 2007, 18:39

hey guys

i am in goa. Woohooooooooooo. Kinda looks dull but i know its not the season. Anyway im in anjuna. do send a msg if anyone wants to catch up.

Bye bye & happy travels.

Jul 19th, 2007, 06:17	#1
Globe_trotter Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	Goa in mid august... I'll be visiting a few cities/relatives in India around late july/august, but I'm considering squeezing in 4-5 days in Goa around the 10th-15th of August. Any suggestions on where to stay (I'm looking to get in some beach time, make friends and party a bit) and things to watch out for? If anyone's in Goa around then, we should meet up for a drink... S

Jul 22nd, 2007, 22:41	#6
ashishtuli _@_ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5	Goa in 1st week august Hey Globe_trotter, We are hitting goa early august too. Did u shortlist any accomodation, have u heard about Raman Beach huts / cottages ?

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Jul 19th, 2007, 07:07	#2
Barryjames Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Goa Posts: 93	Ahh, my friend, in Goa, especially in the south, the most little friends you will find are mosquitoes and other insectivo offensivo. Could you not come in September /October. I would be the only insecto innofensivo that you would find there. (Have to try the old Portugese lingo) as it is Goa. I fear alas, you will have few replies on this one. ‘When Goa sleeps. India weeps'. would sound poetic. The truth is: ‘When Goa sleeps, the rest of the world gets on with life' .....Me.....

Jul 19th, 2007, 08:18	#3
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: On the move in India.. Posts: 4,535	Globe trotter, Goa will be in the midst of the monsoons that last from June to September. I believe none of the beach shacks will even be around.

Jul 20th, 2007, 11:38	#4
lubu13 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18	Globe Trotter, I disagree with the above posts - yes, agreed it is monsoon at that time - but it doesn't rain continuously - in fact the weather's very nice around this time. It's also true that not as many places are open during this season - but not everything is shut either - and since 15th Aug is independence day, you have a lot of events around this time. I say this cos I went during this time period last yr and had a blast - so much so that I've planned to go around the same time this year I will say this though - if you want to stay somewhere which is a bit lively - I recommend staying in the north (Baga /Calangute). As for places to stay - there are loads - depends on ur budget - but I'd advise reading up some reviews on the Web (this website has a lot of recommendations).

Jul 21st, 2007, 05:02	#5
Globe_trotter Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies guys. I've heard Goa's paradise in the fall-winter (sept-feb), but unfortunately mid august is the only time I can make it. I'll take a look at places in Baga/calangute...something cheap but not ghetto, close the beach and hopefully with other people my age around. Can anyone recommend a hotel or property to stay at, a preferred beach? or even somewhere to chill out and have some drinks with a few other travelers? Lubu13, if you're around Goa around the early-mid august period, let me know. And I noticed you're from Bangalore...well, I'm actually in Bangalore for a week visiting my relatives in the first week of aug and then I plan on heading to Goa. About the insecto inofensivo...I guess I'll just have to take a can of bug repellant.

Jul 29th, 2007, 18:37	#7
kosmickurse Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: India Posts: 3	Hey Globe trotter Not sure abt the dates but me and my girl r plannin to hit goa arnd the same time. Stay in touch may be we can fancy a drink Cheers and safe travels.

Aug 1st, 2007, 17:33	#8
Globe_trotter Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	Well...my first time back in India in 5 years, and within the first week I get steam rolled by a throat-infection/viral fever . The goa trip is still good to go...i'll keep you guys posted regarding the details..and am still looking for a nice/cheap place to stay.. Cheers

Aug 10th, 2007, 18:39	#9
kosmickurse Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: India Posts: 3	hey guys i am in goa. Woohooooooooooo. Kinda looks dull but i know its not the season. Anyway im in anjuna. do send a msg if anyone wants to catch up. Bye bye & happy travels.

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