Moving to India, possible locations

Shaktipalooza · Jul 14th, 2006, 03:44

So we went back last February to scout out Bangalore as a potential job relocation. City is nice but the traffic and pollution SUCKS. Decided it really wasn't conducive to the simpler, less hectic lifestyle we desire.

According to plan, we've produced a tiny one to take with us. Thinking it would be more comfortable to have a child here than to seek out proper prenatal care in India. Understandably priorities have changed dramatically and left us torn on which direction to take.

A. Stay in the US, good health care, busy and somewhat monotonous lifestyle.

B. Dump everything and move to India.

Option B would certainly give us more quality time as a new family. We'd like to find a quality location to go with it. How is Goa? My desi friends all tell me we have to check it out. Good health care is a major priority.

Is Goa unbearably hot in the summer? What is year round living like there?? Anybody currently doing the expat thing in Goa?

Edit note: moved to 'Moving to India' section, rab

GoanCanuck · Jul 14th, 2006, 07:27

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Originally Posted by Shaktipalooza

Is Goa unbearably hot in the summer?

Not really. In the month of May it does get fairly hot but not more than 37 degrees Celsius. The monsoon season starts in early June and continues until mid-September.

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Originally Posted by Shaktipalooza

Good health care is a major priority

There are excellent doctors in Goa and you have the Apollo Victor hospital in Margao.

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Originally Posted by Shaktipalooza

What is year round living like there

Hmm...Let's see. Drink beer, drink more beer, drink even more beer.

Nick-H · Jul 14th, 2006, 08:55

I can't recommend Chennai, because it is bloody hot mist of the year!

I've heard good things about Mysore, but never been there...

I would expect that Goa offers the choice: either to join an expat community or to join a local community.

icetea · Jul 14th, 2006, 10:35

one word: GOA! I just found it to be such a charming little place.

I was there off-season, though...so my perception of it may be skewed. It was very quiet (that's what I loved about it)...luckily I didn't find anything of the hippy culture, weird tourists (mostly foreigners) and wild night-life that I thought I'll find.

Was there in summer...and it was hot, indeed, but not unbearably..no. Depends on your standards, though.

Panjim is charming...and it seems that you can find flats for sale starting at 10 lakhs..

Shaktipalooza · Jul 18th, 2006, 04:49

Nice to see some positive recommendations on Goa! How available is broadband there?

rahul__rahul__ · Jul 18th, 2006, 09:04

I was there in summer last year and it was very pleasant because of the monsoons but there were days where it didnt rain. Way better than the unbearable summer heat of Delhi!

Jul 14th, 2006, 03:44	#1
Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 895	Moving to India, possible locations So we went back last February to scout out Bangalore as a potential job relocation. City is nice but the traffic and pollution SUCKS. Decided it really wasn't conducive to the simpler, less hectic lifestyle we desire. According to plan, we've produced a tiny one to take with us. Thinking it would be more comfortable to have a child here than to seek out proper prenatal care in India. Understandably priorities have changed dramatically and left us torn on which direction to take. A. Stay in the US, good health care, busy and somewhat monotonous lifestyle. B. Dump everything and move to India. Option B would certainly give us more quality time as a new family. We'd like to find a quality location to go with it. How is Goa? My desi friends all tell me we have to check it out. Good health care is a major priority. Is Goa unbearably hot in the summer? What is year round living like there?? Anybody currently doing the expat thing in Goa? Edit note: moved to 'Moving to India' section, rab __________________ IndiaGroove - Train finder now in beta! Pics from India 2006 Traditional Indian Dance Last edited by rab : Jul 18th, 2006 at 09:42.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,873	I can't recommend Chennai, because it is bloody hot mist of the year! I've heard good things about Mysore, but never been there... I would expect that Goa offers the choice: either to join an expat community or to join a local community. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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icetea 'sort of hate India' club member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chennai, via Romania Posts: 917	one word: GOA! I just found it to be such a charming little place. I was there off-season, though...so my perception of it may be skewed. It was very quiet (that's what I loved about it)...luckily I didn't find anything of the hippy culture, weird tourists (mostly foreigners) and wild night-life that I thought I'll find. Was there in summer...and it was hot, indeed, but not unbearably..no. Depends on your standards, though. Panjim is charming...and it seems that you can find flats for sale starting at 10 lakhs..

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Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 895	Nice to see some positive recommendations on Goa! How available is broadband there?

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rahul__rahul__ राहुल Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 166	I was there in summer last year and it was very pleasant because of the monsoons but there were days where it didnt rain. Way better than the unbearable summer heat of Delhi!

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