{"id":3619,"date":"2016-11-08T20:53:05","date_gmt":"2016-11-08T20:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/?p=3619"},"modified":"2023-04-05T10:51:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T10:51:10","slug":"north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"NORTH GOA: YOUR QUICK &#038; EASY GUIDE IN TO THE HEART OF INDIA\u2019S PARTY CAPITAL PLUS AN ITINERARY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c7a52b01a1\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#NORTH_GOA_YOUR_QUICK_EASY_GUIDE_IN_TO_THE_HEART_OF_INDIA%E2%80%99S_PARTY_CAPITAL_PLUS_AN_ITINERARY\" title=\"NORTH GOA: YOUR QUICK &amp; EASY GUIDE IN TO THE HEART OF INDIA\u2019S PARTY CAPITAL PLUS AN ITINERARY\">NORTH GOA: YOUR QUICK &amp; EASY GUIDE IN TO THE HEART OF INDIA\u2019S PARTY CAPITAL PLUS AN ITINERARY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#WHY_GO_TO_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"WHY GO TO NORTH GOA?&nbsp;\">WHY GO TO NORTH GOA?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#BAGA_BEACH_%E2%80%93_TOP_PLACE_TO_SEE_IN_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"BAGA BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA\">BAGA BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#CALANGUTE_BEACH_%E2%80%93_TOP_PLACE_TO_SEE_IN_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"CALANGUTE BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA\">CALANGUTE BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#ANJUNA_BEACH_%E2%80%93_TOP_PLACE_TO_SEE_IN_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"ANJUNA BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA\">ANJUNA BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#WHERE_TO_STAY_IN_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"WHERE TO STAY IN NORTH GOA\">WHERE TO STAY IN NORTH GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#LUXURY_HOTEL_AND_RESORT_IN_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"LUXURY HOTEL AND RESORT IN NORTH GOA \n\">LUXURY HOTEL AND RESORT IN NORTH GOA \n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#BUDGET_HOTEL_IN_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"BUDGET HOTEL IN NORTH GOA \n\">BUDGET HOTEL IN NORTH GOA \n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#BEST_PLACES_TO_EAT_VEGAN_AND_VEGETARIAN_FOOD_IN_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"BEST PLACES TO EAT VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN FOOD IN NORTH GOA\">BEST PLACES TO EAT VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN FOOD IN NORTH GOA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#INTERESTING_FACTS_ABOUT_GOA\" title=\"INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GOA\">INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GOA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#HOW_TO_REACH_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"HOW TO REACH NORTH GOA: \">HOW TO REACH NORTH GOA: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#GETTING_AROUND_WITHIN_GOA\" title=\"GETTING AROUND&nbsp;WITHIN GOA\">GETTING AROUND&nbsp;WITHIN GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#MONEY_AND_TIPPING_IN_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"MONEY AND TIPPING IN NORTH GOA\">MONEY AND TIPPING IN NORTH GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#SAFETY_TIPS_FOR_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"SAFETY TIPS FOR NORTH GOA \">SAFETY TIPS FOR NORTH GOA <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#A_3_DAY_ITINERARY_OF_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"A 3 DAY ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA\">A 3 DAY ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#DAY_1%E2%80%93OF_3_DAYS_ITINERARY_OF_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"DAY 1\u2013OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA\">DAY 1\u2013OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#DAY_2_OF_3_DAYS_ITINERARY_OF_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"DAY 2 OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA\">DAY 2 OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#DAY_3_OF_3_DAYS_ITINERARY_OF_NORTH_GOA\" title=\"DAY 3 OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA\">DAY 3 OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/north-goa-your-quick-easy-guide-in-to-the-heart-of-indias-party-capital-plus-an-itinerary\/#Over-tourism_in_North_Goa\" title=\"Over-tourism in North Goa\">Over-tourism in North Goa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NORTH_GOA_YOUR_QUICK_EASY_GUIDE_IN_TO_THE_HEART_OF_INDIA%E2%80%99S_PARTY_CAPITAL_PLUS_AN_ITINERARY\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><em>NORTH GOA: YOUR QUICK &amp; EASY GUIDE IN TO THE HEART OF INDIA\u2019S PARTY CAPITAL PLUS AN ITINERARY<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHY_GO_TO_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>WHY GO TO NORTH GOA?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Goa is the smallest state of India. Yet every few kilometers the character of this beautiful land changes. There are quieter havens in Goa but North Goa has retained the undisputed status of <strong>\u2018Party capital of India\u2019<\/strong> where the only time people sleep is in the afternoon, for their mandatory <strong><em>\u2018susegad\u2019<\/em><\/strong> (Afternoon nap). North Goa is the most popular Goan retreat especially for the first timers and for those whose idea of a great time is <strong>dancing away to loud music at a shack by the beach at 3 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a child growing up in nondescript small towns of mofussil India, Goa was the stuff my fantasies were woven of. Adulthood came with <strong>financial freedom and opportunities to turn fantasies into reality<\/strong>. After I landed up a job in Mumbai, access to <a href=\"https:\/\/goa-tourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goa <\/a>has been a cushy perk. Many of my friends from Pune find it easy to go to Goa too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The flights on this route are cheap<\/strong>. Thanks to good air connectivity, it takes very <strong>little time to reach Goa from Pune or Mumbai<\/strong>. &nbsp;No wonder, I made 8 trips to different parts of Goa in a span of 6 years discovering different aspects of the most unique Indian state. It certainly boosts my ego when Hotel owners, vehicle rental owners and restaurant waiters recognize me and wave at me even if I visit the place after a gap of 1 year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-3617\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1042\" height=\"781\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/img_6298.jpg\" alt=\"img_6298\" class=\"wp-image-3617\"\/><figcaption>Sunrise at Baga Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BAGA_BEACH_%E2%80%93_TOP_PLACE_TO_SEE_IN_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">BAGA BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baga Beach<\/strong> has the liveliest shacks and offers an amazing variety of international cuisines. Facing the swim friendly beach, the shacks are operational till the wee hours. There\u2019s a lot you can do at Baga beach. Get a <strong>tattoo<\/strong>(Permanent\/temporary) done, try the many <strong>water sports<\/strong>, shop for knick knacks, <strong>swim<\/strong> in crystal clear waters, read a book, work on your <strong>tan<\/strong>, make new friends, binge on lip smacking food, <strong>get drunk<\/strong> (How can you not!), indulge in <strong>karaoke night<\/strong> or impress your better half with a late night <strong>al fresco candle light dinner<\/strong> often accompanied by live acrobats and breezy air. Baga and Calangute beaches are efficiently patrolled by baywatchers and rescue workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-3618\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1439\" height=\"959\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/img_8781.jpg\" alt=\"img_8781\" class=\"wp-image-3618\"\/><figcaption>Para sailing at Baga-Calangute stretch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CALANGUTE_BEACH_%E2%80%93_TOP_PLACE_TO_SEE_IN_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">CALANGUTE BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calangute beach<\/strong> is the sister beach of Baga. You will not even realize when Baga ends and Calangute starts. Yet it\u2019s easy to differentiate both beaches at their tail ends. Calangute is as good as Baga beach but a bit more crowded. Rest, it offers everything which Baga does. A leisurely sunset walk by the beach from Baga\u2019s tail end to Calangute\u2019s is rejuvenating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-3614\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1279\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/img_1892.jpg\" alt=\"img_1892\" class=\"wp-image-3614\"\/><figcaption>Pasta at Anjuna Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ANJUNA_BEACH_%E2%80%93_TOP_PLACE_TO_SEE_IN_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">ANJUNA BEACH &#8211; TOP PLACE TO SEE IN NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scenic Anjuna beach is an easy 6 kms (3.5 miles), 15 minutes ride away from Baga and Calangute beach. Anjuna is better known for its parties, picturesque beaches guarded by hills and lastly for its <strong>Wednesday flea market<\/strong>. A sunset dinner at the sea facing restaurant at the hill top completes the Anjuna trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do dine at the restaurant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shoonya.anjuna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shoonya<\/strong> <\/a>when in Anjuna. It offers some of the best wood fired pizzas and burgers apart from some gourmet continental food, Italian food, North Indian and even Mughlai food. Beverages and alcoholic drinks are also available at Shoonya, Anjuna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address of Shoonya, Anjuna:<\/strong> Shoonya, Soranto Vado, Beach Road, Anjuna, Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_STAY_IN_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">WHERE TO STAY IN NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SOME COOL, ECONOMICAL AND STRATEGICALLY LOCATED STAY OPTIONS<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LUXURY_HOTEL_AND_RESORT_IN_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">LUXURY HOTEL AND RESORT IN NORTH GOA<\/span><br>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estrela do mar beach resort <\/strong>: Conveniently located at KhobraVaddo, Calangute, it is just 1 kilometer away from Baga Beach and 500 meters away from Our Lady of Piety Chapel. Most places of attractions are at walking distance from here. It is just 41 km (approx.) away from Goa International Airport and 50 km (approx.) from <strong>Margao Railway Station.<\/strong> It boasts of a variety of rooms such as beach cottage, Swiss cottages, standard, luxury, executive, family. Rooms are air conditioned and stocked with tea\/coffee maker, mini bar, color television, safe, and telephone. What\u2019s more, you can also expect live performances. Think banjo, tabla, guitar, sitar, Rajasthani folk dance, Goan dance, movies, DJ nights, the works! Address &#8211; KhobraVaddo, Calangute, Bardez Goa &#8211; 403516, Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BUDGET_HOTEL_IN_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">BUDGET HOTEL IN NORTH GOA<\/span><br>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hacienda Hotel :&nbsp;<\/strong>What attracts me here time and again is the very warm owners, no nonsense accommodation, amazing proximity to all places of attractions and reasonable tariffs. It also has a cozy garden, ideal for breakfasts and lazy book readings. You can return to the room at any time, even at 3 a.m. On the flipside, the restaurant menu is very limited but you don\u2019t mind since most of the pubs, restaurants, discos, bars and beaches are hardly 5-10 minutes walk from the hotel. Its run by Mrs.Lobo, her husband and her son. They make a great host and will even guide you around without you asking for it! That said, be warned it is not a luxury property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact :Bardez, Baga Beach Road, Calangute, Goa, India . Phone : 0832 227 7348<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shelsta Hotel<\/strong>&nbsp;at Calangute is another of North Goa\u2019s affordable hotels. The rooms are cozy, comfortable and you have the option of AC and non AC rooms. The location is its best advantage as its walking distance from all the major attractions. Owner Ms. Sheila is an ever smiling helpful host<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact : C\/o Subway, Cobravaddo, Calangute-Baga Road, Bardez, Goa, Calangute, GA, India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/img_1459.jpg\" alt=\"img_1459\" class=\"wp-image-3611\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BEST_PLACES_TO_EAT_VEGAN_AND_VEGETARIAN_FOOD_IN_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">BEST PLACES TO EAT VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN FOOD IN NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>GO SLURRP HAPPY IN GOA:<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brittos:<\/strong>&nbsp;Brittos remains the most popular shack on Baga stretch. Often frequented by Indian celebrities, it is known for its sea food and an upbeat vibe. Though a bit pricier than its counterparts, a visit is a must to Baga\u2019s most popular shack. Despite the fact that it\u2019s the largest shack at Baga, it can often become <strong>difficult to get a table here<\/strong>. For vegans, salads and some basic pasta, pizzas save the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shree Sagar<\/strong>, Calangute, Goa. : If you are craving for some <strong>Indian food<\/strong> or are on a shoestring budget, then Shree Sagar on the main Baga-Calangute road is your ideal find. Not only the food is good and hygienic but it\u2019s one of the cheapest restaurants you will find in the location. A breakfast of South Indian <strong>Idli\/Dosa\/Utthapa<\/strong> is a must. It\u2019s also good for <strong>North Indian<\/strong> cuisine. The seating is comfortable but don\u2019t expect much of an ambience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Infantaria&nbsp;<\/strong>: It\u2019s easy to miss this gem of a restaurant on Baga-Calangute road. But the owner has ensured you take notice with their huge \u201cALL DAY DINING\u201d banner. It\u2019s great for Italian food but the lesser popular Goan dishes will leave you asking for more. You can round off a sumptuous meal with Goan dessert <strong>Bebinca and few glasses of Feni,<\/strong> the local liquor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-3616\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"1042\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/img_5615.jpg\" alt=\"img_5615\" class=\"wp-image-3616\"\/><figcaption>Nice Pasta and Goan food at Infantria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTERESTING_FACTS_ABOUT_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Our Lady of Immaculaate Conception Church is Panaji has an ancient bell which was removed from the Augustinian ruins of the Church of Our Lady Of Grace!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Follow me on Instagram for free travel stories and pictures from around the world!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>THINGS TO CARRY IN NORTH GOA<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goa is a backpacker\u2019s delight. All you need to carry is few clothes, flip flops, a camera, sun block and an open mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_REACH_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>HOW TO REACH NORTH GOA:<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many cheap flights run to <strong>Goa from Pune&nbsp;<\/strong>and Mumbai. Thanks to the geographical advantage, one can fly to Goa from Pune and Mumbai on a whim. There have been many instances where I have just showed up in Goa in one day\u2019s notice,sans any planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GETTING_AROUND_WITHIN_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>GETTING AROUND<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>WITHIN GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheapest (but time consuming) way to reach Baga is taking a bus. Taxis are expensive. Best way is hire and self drive a scooter (Honda Activa available for as low as Rs.200\/day), Royal Enfields, open jeeps, cars. Not only are they economical, they give you the liberty of enjoying the Goan streets at your own pace and whims. They are easily available at road sides and rentals are always negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MONEY_AND_TIPPING_IN_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>MONEY AND TIPPING IN NORTH GOA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the huge foreign footfalls, it\u2019s easy to exchange foreign currency in Goa. ATMs are commonplace too. A 10% Tipping is highly appreciable since the waiting staff at most Goan restaurants are attentive, quick, cheerful and friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAFETY_TIPS_FOR_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">SAFETY TIPS FOR NORTH GOA<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Goa is largely safe. I have often loitered around Goan streets and beaches as late as 3 a.m. To 4 a.m. without losing my money or limbs. Still some stray cases of rapes and drug trafficking is reported every few years. Stay away from pimps, dubious drug paddlers. Roaming in group late night shall see you through. Be wary of touts approaching at you promising wild parties and Russian dancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-3613\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1279\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/img_1884.jpg\" alt=\"img_1884\" class=\"wp-image-3613\"\/><figcaption>My parents at Anjuna. Lunch is scenic here!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_3_DAY_ITINERARY_OF_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>A 3 DAY ITINERARY<\/strong> OF NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DAY_1%E2%80%93OF_3_DAYS_ITINERARY_OF_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>DAY 1<\/strong>\u2013OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach Estrela do mar beach resort, relax. Hit Baga and Calangute beaches. Take it easy the first day as most places of attraction can be covered on foot. Walk and explore the nearby area maybe shopping on the way from road side vendors. Indulge in lunch and dinner on one of the sea facing shacks. Take a bare foot walk by the beach from Baga to Calangute. Don\u2019t hire a vehicle yet but check and negotiate vehicle rental rates for next day. Check out party scene in Tito n Mambo, the discos, walking distance away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DAY_2_OF_3_DAYS_ITINERARY_OF_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>DAY 2<\/strong> OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get wet in the beaches. Go food hopping or pub crawling. Indulge in water sports. Get drunk. Have a <strong><em>susegad <\/em><\/strong>(afternoon nap). Wake up. Repeat! Stay till late night on Baga\/Calangute beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DAY_3_OF_3_DAYS_ITINERARY_OF_NORTH_GOA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>DAY 3 <\/strong>OF 3 DAYS ITINERARY OF NORTH GOA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to get sober and a bit romantic! Experience sunrise at Baga\/Calangute beaches. Have lunch\/evening snacks at Anjuna Beach. Return and stay till late night on Calangute beach, indulging in a more sober al fresco candle light dinner. A must!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip \u2013 You can also visit Alorna Fort, Amthane Dam and Ancestral Goa Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over-tourism_in_North_Goa\"><\/span><strong>Over-tourism in North Goa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the flipside of over-tourism in North Goa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was heartbroken to see Baga and Calangute in such a bad state. I had passionately loved North Goa, especially Baga Beach. Out of my 11 trips in Goa so far, Baga and other places in North Goa have been my top favourites. I had many &#8216;firsts&#8217; here since 2008. Its close to my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I was heartbroken to see it over crowded by the wrong type of people. It was not even season when I visited and yet the unruly crowds &#8211; (sadly mostly misbehaved Indians) had taken over the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite Haceinda Homestay now had ugly plastic canopies (More business). Mrs Lobo, the owner, was no where to be seen. The lovely bright yellow walls of the homestay are now replaced by bland white. Like no one cares.<br>There was dirt on the road. The cane chairs with candles on each tables were replaced by ugly plastic chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was not the North Goa I loved so passionately. This was not the Goa I wanted to return back to after 5 years. It is killed by over Tourism mostly from North India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goa is like home to me. And when I visited home after 5 years I found many spider webs all across and lot of dust. And few screams which no one heard. I wanted to leave Baga the moment I stepped out of 2 very nice pubs. This is the first time I lost one home. A home I would not want to return to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My solo budget stay at Palolem Beach and Patnem beach were like a dream. I love those places now. But I am scared to call them my home. 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