The monsoon period, what will it be like

diplomacy · Apr 23rd, 2006, 05:25

This question has probably been on the board before, but I take my chances!

How many bars, restaurants, shops etc close during the monsoon period? Will I see much difference in Panaji, Calangute when it comes to range etc?

And, does anyone know if the Eden Bar in Calangute is closed in June?

My apologies if anyone finds this thread to be repeatedly!

diplomacy

GoanCanuck · Apr 23rd, 2006, 06:39

Don't know whether the Eden bar is closed during the monsoon but you will find the shacks on the beach will be closed. The major restaurants like St. Anthony's bar and Britto's in Baga will be open albeit with a limited menu. Overall you will notice a big difference on any beach you go to.

goangoangone · Apr 23rd, 2006, 07:43

No difference in Panjim.

sadhuji · Apr 23rd, 2006, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by diplomacy

...... How many bars, restaurants, shops etc close during the monsoon period? .....

if anthing like last year happens, you will find hardly any bar open. even eating joints will have to down the shutters!!!!

goangoangone · Apr 23rd, 2006, 08:58

If Panjim's anything like last year, you'll be swimming.

diplomacy · Apr 23rd, 2006, 23:55

But, there will not be much difference in Panjim? Because that's where we will be "floating about"!

condor · Apr 24th, 2006, 07:11

Short and Sweet Answer = 99% closed. (beach-area)
Shacks = 100% closed.
They even fold their tents, tables and refrigerators and take it back ..somewhere..

This would be my second-monsoon here. Monsoon's are horrible - blackouts, restaurants / bars closed...and it rains 24x7. I used to visit the bars in Baga / Fisherman's Cove in Candolim.

If you are a coffee-fan, you can try out the Cafe Coffee Day in Baga.

Thanks
-Condor.

I stay in Candolim (It's about 3 kms from Calangute).

Fenni · Jul 17th, 2006, 07:17

Best bar to go to in monsoon (or any other time) is the Monsoon Bar in Betalbatim, South Goa. Europeans on holiday and those who live in Goa frequent this place from breakfast till late at night. In the season the staff will bring drinks and food to the beach. Its very close. In monsoon there is no beach! The sea comes right up to the coconut trees.

Monsoon Bar is located between Majorda Beach and Colva Beach.
I have stayed in this area at different times of the year and even at the place itself. Rooms are simple but ok.
Check on google it comes up there.

Monsoon can be very annoying when there is no power and the rain goes on and on. It can be dangerous too when cables break and land in the water but the worst time is for about four weeks when everything is so wet due to the damp in the air that there are no dry clothes to put on.
Many Indian people take holidays in Goa specially in the monsoon to swim in the rain. It can be very exciting but not for more than three weeks!

gautam · Jul 17th, 2006, 07:46

herez some info on monsoon bar
http://www.goaholidayhomes.com/restaurants/AD0112

diplomacy · Jul 19th, 2006, 22:43

Very true what has been written here! It was very different from the high season but definiately an experience! The only thing that wasn't different was the people

Always as friendly as usual!

diplomacy

rahul__rahul__ · Jul 19th, 2006, 23:27

Quote:

If Panjim's anything like last year, you'll be swimming.

I was in Panjim and Calangute in the Monsoon season last year during the time that Mumbai had its most rainfall..The rain wasnt THAT bad...I liked it more in the Monsoon season, less people...the only bad thing was that the train was delayed from Mumbai to Goa because it had to go slower and slower because of the monsoons!
Restaurants and shops were open..

basketcase · Aug 10th, 2006, 03:35

hi all,

i'm supposed to be heading to Goa from the beginning of septemeber for a couple weeks...is the weather already improving and beach bars etc opening during this time or is it still gonna be pretty bad?

Thanks
Rudy

dilbharatmain · Aug 10th, 2006, 06:41

Palolem last september, only evening showers, no mega downpours and packed - was amazed at the number of backpackers who had sought out that wee spot, considering I had not seen another white skinned being coming down through MP and Maharastra. And virtually everything open with more and more opening every day.

Nick-H · Aug 10th, 2006, 11:16

On the TV last night: Maharashtra, Andrha and a couple of other states including Goa sufferring from serious flooding right now.

anindya911 · Aug 10th, 2006, 15:22

... and even more rain is predicted for next 48 hours for Konkan and Goa

Apr 23rd, 2006, 05:25	#1
diplomacy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Usually in a hotel room somewhere... Posts: 226	The monsoon period, what will it be like This question has probably been on the board before, but I take my chances! How many bars, restaurants, shops etc close during the monsoon period? Will I see much difference in Panaji, Calangute when it comes to range etc? And, does anyone know if the Eden Bar in Calangute is closed in June? My apologies if anyone finds this thread to be repeatedly! diplomacy

Apr 23rd, 2006, 07:43	#3
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,509	No difference in Panjim. __________________ GoanGoan......here

Apr 24th, 2006, 07:11	#7
condor Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Candolim, Goa. Posts: 3	99% Closed. Short and Sweet Answer = 99% closed. (beach-area) Shacks = 100% closed. They even fold their tents, tables and refrigerators and take it back ..somewhere.. This would be my second-monsoon here. Monsoon's are horrible - blackouts, restaurants / bars closed...and it rains 24x7. I used to visit the bars in Baga / Fisherman's Cove in Candolim. If you are a coffee-fan, you can try out the Cafe Coffee Day in Baga. Thanks -Condor. I stay in Candolim (It's about 3 kms from Calangute). __________________ --------------- <- Tryn'a be a pro-photographer. Lemme know your thoughts on this. Goa > [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/condor[/url]

Jul 17th, 2006, 07:17	#8
Fenni Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 1	Yes there is a bar open! Best bar to go to in monsoon (or any other time) is the Monsoon Bar in Betalbatim, South Goa. Europeans on holiday and those who live in Goa frequent this place from breakfast till late at night. In the season the staff will bring drinks and food to the beach. Its very close. In monsoon there is no beach! The sea comes right up to the coconut trees. Monsoon Bar is located between Majorda Beach and Colva Beach. I have stayed in this area at different times of the year and even at the place itself. Rooms are simple but ok. Check on google it comes up there. Monsoon can be very annoying when there is no power and the rain goes on and on. It can be dangerous too when cables break and land in the water but the worst time is for about four weeks when everything is so wet due to the damp in the air that there are no dry clothes to put on. Many Indian people take holidays in Goa specially in the monsoon to swim in the rain. It can be very exciting but not for more than three weeks!

Jul 17th, 2006, 07:46	#9
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 708	herez some info on monsoon bar http://www.goaholidayhomes.com/restaurants/AD0112 __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach

Apr 23rd, 2006, 06:39	#2
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,974	Don't know whether the Eden bar is closed during the monsoon but you will find the shacks on the beach will be closed. The major restaurants like St. Anthony's bar and Britto's in Baga will be open albeit with a limited menu. Overall you will notice a big difference on any beach you go to.

Apr 23rd, 2006, 08:58	#5
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,509	If Panjim's anything like last year, you'll be swimming.

Apr 23rd, 2006, 23:55	#6
diplomacy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Usually in a hotel room somewhere... Posts: 226	But, there will not be much difference in Panjim? Because that's where we will be "floating about"!

Jul 19th, 2006, 22:43	#10
diplomacy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Usually in a hotel room somewhere... Posts: 226	Very true what has been written here! It was very different from the high season but definiately an experience! The only thing that wasn't different was the people Always as friendly as usual! diplomacy

Aug 10th, 2006, 03:35	#12
basketcase Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: uk Posts: 4	hi all, i'm supposed to be heading to Goa from the beginning of septemeber for a couple weeks...is the weather already improving and beach bars etc opening during this time or is it still gonna be pretty bad? Thanks Rudy

Aug 10th, 2006, 06:41	#13
dilbharatmain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 117	Palolem last september, only evening showers, no mega downpours and packed - was amazed at the number of backpackers who had sought out that wee spot, considering I had not seen another white skinned being coming down through MP and Maharastra. And virtually everything open with more and more opening every day.

Aug 10th, 2006, 11:16	#14
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,952	On the TV last night: Maharashtra, Andrha and a couple of other states including Goa sufferring from serious flooding right now. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Aug 10th, 2006, 15:22	#15
anindya911 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 366	... and even more rain is predicted for next 48 hours for Konkan and Goa __________________ Let Your mind roam ... and the body will follow!

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