{"id":707,"date":"2015-04-13T07:50:49","date_gmt":"2015-04-13T07:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jimmythakkar.com\/blog\/?p=707"},"modified":"2017-05-29T06:47:25","modified_gmt":"2017-05-29T06:47:25","slug":"my-trip-to-goa-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jimmythakkar.com\/blog\/my-trip-to-goa-in-april","title":{"rendered":"My Trip To Goa In April"},"content":{"rendered":"

My trip to Goa:<\/p>\n

I am going to write about my trip to Goa. You can understand a bit about travel and attractions and also how much it would cost you at certain places. Also feel free to view the pics that I have uploaded.<\/p>\n

STAY: LA Casa, Siolim (OYO ROOMS), North Goa<\/h2>\n

I would rate this place 4\/5. It is a calm and peaceful area to stay. They have a garden and pool area to relax. The pool is not as clean as one would have hoped. See pic below:<\/p>\n

\"Oyo<\/a><\/p>\n

I and my friend (my friend and I) hardly spent time at the hotel but overall it was a good experience. Thanks to a good deal I got through Goibibo when I booked the hotel along with the flight tickets.<\/p>\n

Good<\/span>: GOOD AC in hot April, Good Breakfast (complimentary), Good Free Wifi, Nice force in the shower \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Bad<\/span>: Location was a bit hard to find<\/p>\n

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BEACHES:<\/h2>\n

Here are my rankings for the beaches in Goa<\/p>\n

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  1. Morjim Beach \u2013 Lot of foreigners and apparently a crocodile as well which was spotted on 16th July (article updated on 16th July 2015<\/em>)\"Morjim-Beach\"<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Baga Beach \u2013 Full of life<\/li>\n
  3. Ashvem Beach \u2013 Nice location<\/li>\n
  4. Mandrem Beach – Peaceful, Lil empty though\"Mandrem<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Miramar beach \u2013 Nice family place. Waited for the sunset but only to see the sun fog out just before setting\"Miramar<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Calungate Beach \u2013 Too crowded for me<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    PS: Thanks to Tolstroy (Elroy Fernandes) for most of the pics.<\/p>\n

    TRAVEL:<\/h2>\n

    Take a pre-paid taxi from Dabolim airport in Goa. There is also an option of bus just a km away from the airport. Luckily I found a pilot<\/em> (motorbike taxi) just outside the airport who dropped me to Mapusa (1\/3rd<\/sup> the cost of a prepaid taxi). Time taken: 50 minutes; Cost: 400 Rs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    While returning I took the bus from Miramar beach to Panjim main bus stop. Time taken: 20 minutes; Cost: 10 Rs. From there I took a bus to Vasco (Vasco is about 4 km away from the airport). I got down at Chicalim which is 1.5 km away from the airport. Time take: 45 minutes; Cost: 23 Rs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Rent a bike out there which is the best option for anyone. I had a four wheeler license and unfortunately they do not rent you a bike (even a non-geared one) unless you have a two wheeler license. Good thing my friend has a two wheeler license and we could rent a bike for a couple of days.<\/p>\n

    Rent per day for a bike (without gears): 250 RS <\/strong>(Petrol costs 60 Rs per litre at the petrol pump or 70 rs if you buy it in a bottle available roadside<\/em>)<\/p>\n

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    ATTRACTIONS:<\/h1>\n

    Track II Go Karting<\/strong>: You have gotto do this! I rate it 4.5 out of 5. Cost: 300 Rs for 10 laps.<\/p>\n

    \"Go<\/a><\/p>\n

    Reis Magos Fort<\/strong>: Unfortunately we could not see this because Rohit Shetty’s Film shooting was going on. SRK’s Dilwale I\u00a0suppose.<\/p>\n

    \"Reis-Margos-Fort\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    Fontainhas<\/strong>: Look like toy houses.<\/p>\n

    \"Fontainhas\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    Casino Paradise<\/strong> (Inside Neo majestic<\/em>)<\/p>\n

    Casino Deltin Royale<\/strong>: This is not based on land. Unfortunately most of land based casinos\u00a0do not deal cards, instead you have to play against the computer.<\/p>\n

    \"Deltin<\/a><\/p>\n

    Goa Kayaking – Day Tours & Goa Nature Trails<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Tips:<\/h2>\n