[dracul]

Couple of years back, we made a trip to Goa and while returning, our car had a breakdown near to the GOA-KA border. To be precise after the toll booth. We looked for a staying option and found a shack in a nearby beach. We are very tired and go to sleep. When we woke up next day, what we found is breath taking. A silent beach with only a couple of fisherman. What a beautiful place to stay. Calm beach with zero crowd. I think it isPolem beach. Correct me if wrong. Afterwards I tried searching the3 details of shack and didn't get any results. That is the place I wish to stay when I go Goa.

[narayans80]

During our last leap-year-pilgrimage to Goa in 2012. We were almost sundown driving through Amboli that time and bumped into the first beach we could find directions to and stumbled upon Ashwem Beach on the northernmost part of Goa. Not exactly an eye candy one, but was pretty empty at sundown for a North Goan beach.

I found Palolem to be a wee bit crowded than Colva when I visited last time(2012). Had bookmarked Agonda then, since it shared the same exit off NH17 for Palolem.

[foxtrot]

Mod note: Please use Search to find an existing thread, before opening new threads on a topic. Thanks.

I was planning a family(with senior citizen and kids) road trip from Bangalore to Goa.

Itinerary:
a)While going: Bangalore to Jog Falls(night halt) to Goa
b)Returning: Goa to (suggestion required mid-way night halt) to Bangalore
c)Best route in terms of road quality to travel in 3rd week of December 2016?
d)Best cost effective Beach Stays, so children and elderly can walk easily to the beaches(both options for North and South Goa)?

Am attaching Goa beaches link/image just for reference.

Thanks in advance to the SMEs of Goa Route.

-Foxtrot, Bengaluru

[foxtrot]

Thanks MOD/Jaggu for letting me know about the thread.
But, this one only relates to South Goa beaches.
I was trying to find out a comprehensive Goa thread(having both both North and South).

Nevertheless, would search and dig the site little deeper.

[mooza]

Originally Posted by foxtrot

I was planning a family(with senior citizen and kids) road trip from Bangalore to Goa

c)Best route in terms of road quality to travel in 3rd week of December 2016?

Am attaching Goa beaches link/image just for reference.

Hi Foxtrot,

Thanks for that nice map! I always love to see maps of Goa.


For the route queries I personally find the thread below extremely useful:


http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...eries-246.html


Also please try the useful "Search this thread" link which shows up once you log in to the thread, for specific searches, really helps. Hope you have a nice time planning the trip !

[avingodb]

Originally Posted by GTO

A small contribution

Originally Posted by swsumit

sunset as you desired ....

reviving this thread for my upcoming Goa trip.
Is this point a part of the Cabo de Rama fort?

[red.devil_19]

I'm driving to Goa in June and wanted to see some new places as I have already visited all the popular places multiple times!

I need some advice on the road conditions to Cabo de Rama Fort from Colva. From what I read in an older thread the route to be taken for Cabo de Rama is via "Assolna-Velim-Betul". Has anyone been there recently? How are the roads right now?

Also, are there any eateries that would be open on Agonda / Palolem beach at this time of the year? I'll be staying in Colva but is it safe to drive down to Agonda / Palolem / Cabo de Rama with my family, considering that it might be deserted?

Will really appreciate if someone could address my queries.

[NPV]

Originally Posted by red.devil_19

I'm driving to Goa in June and wanted to see some new places as I have already visited all the popular places multiple times!
....
Will really appreciate if someone could address my queries.

The Goa MDR (Major District Road) 49 route goes along the coast from South to North. We took this from Agonda and then a turn off leads towards Cabo De Rama.
From Cabo De Rama, we got back onto MDR 49 and headed to Betul Fort, then continued towards Colva.

This route wasn't deserted anywhere, starts off from Agonda passing via fishing villages, then small towns as you proceed northwards. It is safe from what I know. Plan to reach Cabo De Rama early to beat the sun, say by 9 am when the fort opens.

At Agonda there are many restaurants that are open thru the year, so that shouldn't be a worry as well.

You may also want to go through my travelogue here (Dizzy Drive®: Go..Go..Goa, a Mini Exploration)

[9thsphinx]

We've visited Goa at least 4 times and the only beach we've ever been to in South Goa is Varca.

Never heard of these lovely beaches before.

Gives us many more reasons to visit Goa, again!

Thread rated five stars for covering these picturesque locations and such beautiful photography.

[red.devil_19]

Originally Posted by NPV

This route wasn't deserted anywhere, starts off from Agonda passing via fishing villages, then small towns as you proceed northwards. It is safe from what I know.

At Agonda there are many restaurants that are open thru the year, so that shouldn't be a worry as well.

Thank you for sharing the details NPV. That's quite reassuring. I've been to Goa thrice but haven't ventured south of Varca. I'll definitely try to visit Cabo de Rama and Agonda this time and hopefully provide some further updates on the road conditions.

Originally Posted by NPV

You may also want to go through my travelogue here (Dizzy Drive®: Go..Go..Goa, a Mini Exploration)

That's an excellent travelogue. I'll make sure I read every bit of it before my trip!

[Majumdarda]

Just a few days back I got my December leaves confirmed, and since then been trying to get some info about possible South Goa affordable beaches, (Dec-Jan) period.

Reading the various logs, I understand that South Goa is a better option with families. Help me with suitable budget bracket during that period (lodging, fooding) (29/12 - 03/01); preferably with some contacts. I intend to do another road trip from Pune during this period.

[red.devil_19]

Drove down to Goa last weekend from Bangalore. Made sure to visit Cabo de Rama, Agonda and Palolem. I was put up at Colva and the roads to all three places are excellent! Cabo de Rama and Agonda had a deserted look with just a handful of visitors. Palolem was comparatively more crowded. South Goa is so much more serene and beautiful!

Attaching some snaps I took during the trip.

Snapped close to Cabo de Rama (Location)



The view out from this place



View from inside Cabo de Rama Fort



View from outside Cabo de Rama Fort



Agonda Beach was Deserted



However, Palolem had plenty of Tourists



We took the backwater cruise at Palolem









Midway through the boat ride, the guides stop the boat and feed the Kites and Seagulls. Causes quite a frenzy!


Some close up shots of the "Brahminy Kite", as I was told





Finshing off with a snap taken at a slightly less crowded spot at Colva

[dsnaveen21]

Originally Posted by swsumit

Introduction.
Cola Beach
Pollem beach
Cabo De Rama Beach.

Sorry for bumping the old thread, Is is possible to give the co-ordinates of the above location or how to reach.

Plan is to go next month.

Thanks,
Naveen