New Years in Goa

GoanCanuck · Sep 18th, 2005, 00:57

Ambert, the Indian media has done a great job of propagating this popular myth that there are wild parties in Goa going on 24 hours a day. The only people who benefit from this myth are the hotel owners who rip off these poor suckers who come to Goa looking to "party".

-m2- · Sep 18th, 2005, 01:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiranlal

how is arambol during NEY
is ther is also a lot of party going on and a lotof crowd

Arambol is not a party town, those residents interested in partying generally rent scooters and zip down to Anjuna or Baga. It will, however, be crowded from mid-December through NYE and accommodations will be tight. Few places take reservations as it is mainly a long-termer place and places fill easily with walk-in traffic.

manreet_16 · Sep 18th, 2005, 02:50

Goancanuk enjoy man....!

camelgirl · Sep 18th, 2005, 03:03

Goa is a State, not a town.

So saying you are going to Goa is pretty meaningless. Like, I'm going to California for New Years, I hear there are parties, etc. Like any State there is a big variety of towns and activities and environments available.

I was in Colva Beach, Goa a few years ago for New Years Eve and it was very, very, very crowded with about 90% Indian tourists from India and NRIs. It wasn't much of a party, a few drunk teenage boys and a very strange rain storm

.

Do some research and find out what kind of New Year's you want to have and you can probably find it in one of the many towns in Goa.

manreet_16 · Sep 18th, 2005, 03:11

u need to get there before explaining it....

ruthie808 · Sep 20th, 2005, 23:16

Hello everyone,
I've just been reading this interesting post.
I was planning on visiting Goa for NYE also. But it sounds like Anjuna and the surrounding area will be too packed for comfort ... I would love to be at a big party out doors dancing on the beach when the clock strikes... but is it worth the tripled accomodation prices and packed streets and bars??

Are there any places south of Anjuna that are good for NYE. Nothing too hectic, just a beach, drinks, lively music, good humoured people...

Thanks
R

indiandawg · Sep 20th, 2005, 23:24

well colva beach iz at south goa..where all the indians come up out der...and all are lame out der man... but the north goa certainly rox

places in north goa r lyke baga beach/calungute beach/anjuna beach/vagator

GoanCanuck · Sep 21st, 2005, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruthie808

but is it worth the tripled accomodation prices and packed streets and bars??

No, it is not worth it.

wanderlust · Sep 21st, 2005, 01:24

dude goa has had it as far as parties are concerned... go in february and don't expect any parties.. went there in the early nineties for the first time, it stopped happening in like 2002.. gokarna is a good spot, but more for solitudes like myself.. basic vibe, good if you want to plug out for a while, good swimming, simple living and awesome chemistry, wouldn't go there for new years though, would still hit thailand or goa.... no harm in geting shitfaced once in a while at chapora

lapana · Sep 23rd, 2005, 01:43

Thanks for all the good info on this thread GoaCanuck and others.

We don't have any specific desire to go to crazy parties on NYE - we are just looking for a place we can chill on the beach for the days leading up to NYE and then go to a bar or hang out on a beach on NYE itself.

We realize we are going to have to pay more $$$ for hotel/hostel while we are in Goa, but we are willing to pay up to $50/pp per night (USD) for something on or close to the beach. There will be 4-5 of us, all women.

Thanks!

indira · Sep 23rd, 2005, 02:31

I will be in Goa from the 28th December - 20th January....if anyone wanna meet up...???

GoanCanuck · Sep 23rd, 2005, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapana

We realize we are going to have to pay more $$$ for hotel/hostel while we are in Goa, but we are willing to pay up to $50/pp per night (USD) for something on or close to the beach. There will be 4-5 of us, all women.

Thanks!

This place is very close to the beach but very difficult to get hold of http://www.bernardsimaoresort.com/enq.htm

This hotel is really nice and reasonably priced but again very very difficult to get a room http://www.sunsetcandolim.com/tariff.html

Sep 21st, 2005, 01:24	#24
wanderlust Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Punjab Posts: 12	dude goa has had it as far as parties are concerned... go in february and don't expect any parties.. went there in the early nineties for the first time, it stopped happening in like 2002.. gokarna is a good spot, but more for solitudes like myself.. basic vibe, good if you want to plug out for a while, good swimming, simple living and awesome chemistry, wouldn't go there for new years though, would still hit thailand or goa.... no harm in geting shitfaced once in a while at chapora __________________ chaos in order

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Sep 18th, 2005, 00:57	#16
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,102	Ambert, the Indian media has done a great job of propagating this popular myth that there are wild parties in Goa going on 24 hours a day. The only people who benefit from this myth are the hotel owners who rip off these poor suckers who come to Goa looking to "party".

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manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 358	Goancanuk enjoy man....!

Sep 18th, 2005, 03:03	#19
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 1,082	Goa is a State, not a town. So saying you are going to Goa is pretty meaningless. Like, I'm going to California for New Years, I hear there are parties, etc. Like any State there is a big variety of towns and activities and environments available. I was in Colva Beach, Goa a few years ago for New Years Eve and it was very, very, very crowded with about 90% Indian tourists from India and NRIs. It wasn't much of a party, a few drunk teenage boys and a very strange rain storm . Do some research and find out what kind of New Year's you want to have and you can probably find it in one of the many towns in Goa.

Sep 18th, 2005, 03:11	#20
manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 358	u need to get there before explaining it....

Sep 20th, 2005, 23:16	#21
ruthie808 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ireland (its too cold!) Posts: 69	Hello everyone, I've just been reading this interesting post. I was planning on visiting Goa for NYE also. But it sounds like Anjuna and the surrounding area will be too packed for comfort ... I would love to be at a big party out doors dancing on the beach when the clock strikes... but is it worth the tripled accomodation prices and packed streets and bars?? Are there any places south of Anjuna that are good for NYE. Nothing too hectic, just a beach, drinks, lively music, good humoured people... Thanks R

Sep 20th, 2005, 23:24	#22
indiandawg Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2	well colva beach iz at south goa..where all the indians come up out der...and all are lame out der man... but the north goa certainly rox places in north goa r lyke baga beach/calungute beach/anjuna beach/vagator

Sep 23rd, 2005, 01:43	#25
lapana Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 9	Thanks for all the good info on this thread GoaCanuck and others. We don't have any specific desire to go to crazy parties on NYE - we are just looking for a place we can chill on the beach for the days leading up to NYE and then go to a bar or hang out on a beach on NYE itself. We realize we are going to have to pay more $$$ for hotel/hostel while we are in Goa, but we are willing to pay up to $50/pp per night (USD) for something on or close to the beach. There will be 4-5 of us, all women. Thanks!

Sep 23rd, 2005, 02:31	#26
indira Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austria Posts: 176	I will be in Goa from the 28th December - 20th January....if anyone wanna meet up...???

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