is it a good time to go to goa

nomad

or is April too hot to be in Goa.

in that case please suggest something else( from mumbai)

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navinkurian2002

Its hot and almost off season so...
From mumbai humm hill stations? matheran

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capt_mahajan

Goa is hot, but I spent two weeks in summer there two years ago... since my plan was lazing around, I did that, in the hotel airconditioning, poolside or beach... when it got too hot I just went inside for awhile.

Enjoyed it, too. We just went roaming around early morning and after sundown.

nomad

so a good deal in decent 5 star should not be missed.

which one of these have a decent private beach?

go out early morning and late evening and sleep during the sunny hours

icetea

Been there in May last year. I didn't think it was too hot, although it certainly was hot and the vegetation was pretty dry. Had a lovely, quiet time, relaxing near a peaceful beach, walking around in Panjim & nearby area and taking a boat ride. There were few foreigners & more Indian tourists.

So yes, it's worth it; in fact, judging by stories I've read about the place, I think for me it's the only time of the year when it's worth visiting Goa.

Radjesh

i was there May last year, wasnt that hot. after wat people told us abt the weather we decided not to venture outdoors anywhere & jus hang around the beach but after reaching there we did rent bikes & roam around... Although May is actually off season its very hard to believe thet because of the crowds, since so many people go there in April/May i think it should be OK.

nomad

thanks every one

i am getting 3 nights for around 10 k in almost all the good hotels/resorts. which one should i pick?

taj, radisson, dona sylvia, marriott etc etc. i want it at most 5 minutes walk away from beach.

i would love if someone can suggest a not "star" place also, if thats on a good beach

Radjesh

i stayed in ronil royale resort(http://www.ronilroyalegoa.com) , 2 mins frm Baga beach not a star accomodation, a very cosy place with a nice Swimming pool etc. & gud food.
Next door is the Ronil Beach resort(2 star) which is bigger & better. Nearby is Tito's a very gud nightclub

shahronakm

During summer you will find more Indian tourists then Foreigners. It's def hot but if you spend afternoons inside your A/c room then it's fine.

Ronak.

GoanCanuck

Taj Holiday village would be the best for your price range.

birds

Agreed. At this time of the year Taj Holiday Village offers a good balance you still get a little bit of action but can find some peace as well. Also, they has just opened a new restaurant with a terrace overlooking the beach, great place for a drink looking at the sea. But although we ate there only once, food was terrible. Their Thai restaurant is pretty good though

nomad

Thanks Everyone,

let me see how best i can bend their rates. these off season rates are for 3 nights. i have only two nights, there shud be some more discount for 2 nights stay.

capt_mahajan

If they insist on the three days, or are not willing to reduce pro-rata, try to bargain for other things, like included buffet meals, drinks, x hours of internet access, sightseeing... has worked for me in the past.

nomad

Thanks Captain,

now i have sold my car and bike so have to take train or flight. so gotta book well in advance. else you get best delas when you park your car their and ask them for their best deal or i am on my way out :-). (got 3000 per night cottage for 1200 in munnar.)

icetea

Crowds last year in May? I guess it really depends on where in Goa you go. We were in Vagator and Panjim and there were absolutely no crowds. One day we checked out Calangude for half an hour, it was crowded there indeed.