BAGA- What not to miss!!

Baga- This place is abused and very commercial in the truest of its meaning.

However, I'd still suggest you make a visit to this place atleast once. It kind of gives you the gist of Goa :-)

This place is definitely the most touristy part of North Goa and is always (I mean always) crowded. I am jotting down joints you should visit, things you should do here.

BAGA

Eat:

1. Brittos- Refer to my earlier post about the things to order here!

2. De Baga Deck- Nice location, good ambience and pleasant in the evenings

3. Lila Cafe- This is more in Bardez but off the river. Run by a German lady, lovely farmers breakfast and burritos. Definitely in your breakfast visit list! Don't miss the specials.

4. Linda- I know I am saying this- Order the Chicken Biryani here, amazing! And this place is open till 4 am so after all the partying, you can come here.

5. Casa Portugesa- Goan food- order anything!

6. Zanzibar, Laxmi, Lucky Star, Goodluck Cafe, Safil's Beach Shack, St. Anthony's Beach Shack- All these are located on Baga Beach. Take ur bet, go to anyplace that is playing good music that day! There are all nice!!

7. Redonda- Everything Chicken is nice!!

8. Infantaria- Awesome English breakfast!

9. Titos Courtyard- Good dining experience.


 Drink & Party:

1. Cavala- Amazing live bands, classy crowd( a little older but fun), must visit.

2. Club Titos- Not my favourite because its too crowded, but nevertheless worth one visit.

3. Club Mambos- House & Pop music fans should go here!Remaining review Same as above.

4. Cape Town Cafe- Nice place over looking the bustling Tito's lane and overwhelming crowd! Nice deals on alcohol and good food!

5. Leopold Lounge Bar- Decent'ish place- If you're in goa for long, go here.

6. Kamaki- Similar to Capetown Cafe.

7. Cocktails & Dreams- Try their cocktails and starters! 8. Manchester United Cafe- But I wonder why would you visit this place in Goa :-P


Shop: 

1. Street shopping advised. The entire lane is filled with streethawkers selling various artifacts, handicraft, clothes, footwear, bikinis,etc.

2. There are a lot of super markets also on the Baga lane for essentials in case you run out of any! 3. Don't forget to pick up the souvenirs.

MUST VISIT 's

Note: This is mostly for first time visitors, although these are places everyone can keep visiting and never get bored!

Well, Goa is enough explored for you to be poured with information on the net, friends who've visited and their friends and their friends and so on.. So, rest assure people will give you suggestions and hopefully they are ur type of places.

However, there are some places in Goa (esp North Goa) that are MUST VISITS and cannot be missed no matter what!! I'm listing them and the details of these places:

1. BRITTO's

Good:
Irrespective of how crowded Baga is, this is one of the only places one shouldn't miss.. The prawn curry rice and blueberry cheese cake is to die for here!!Although everything here is worth a try..

Don't be surprised if you bump into celebrities here in their shorts and without make up looking just like you :-) This is a hot spot at Baga, its been there for like ever!!!!

No Good:
The fact that it serves only Kingfisher for beer!

2. CURLIES:

Good:
This place is on Anjuna Beach.. I'll show the way to get here in my next post..
It is a must visit for all the trance lovers!! They play some crazy ass psytrance.. Also, they've got great ambiance. There is something about this place that psyches you out.. My suggestion would be to make good friends with the bartender and he'll let you know all the half moon parties happening around :-) Also, Curlies hosts All night Psytrance parties post 11 pm on select days.. You need to be inquisitive to know whats happening where!!

No Good:
Food is not all that great!



. INFANTARIA:

Good:>
This place is on the road that leads from the Calangute junction towards Baga. It is famous for its English Breakfast. Try the fresh Pastries and brownie's! Also, it has some awesome deals on beer and Breezers!!

No Good:
Service is painful. Go to this place only if ur not in a hurry! What I usually do is order my breakfast and head on that road shopping!!It's ready by the time I'm back :-)

Lets hit the Beaches I say!!!!!!!

I'll share details of beaches and the places to visit in each of these beaches in individual posts.

However, allow me to list down the must visit Beaches:
P.S: BOld one's are the MUST Visits!

North Goa Beaches:

1. Anjuna

2. Arambol
3. Baga
4. Calangute
5. Candolim
6. Sinquerim
7. Vagator
8. Aguada
9. Dona Paula
10. Morjim
11. Chapora
12. Miramar


South Goa Beaches:
1. Benaulim

2. Palolem
3. Agonda
4. Mabor
5. Colva
6. Varca
7. Majorda

When to Go Goa??

Well, if I was to decide the season of Goa, I'd say just pick ur damn bags and go!!!!Don't bother what time of the year it is because the place has so much to offer at different times!!

However, the best season to visit Goa considering the weather would be October to April (mid). Because its very hot post this until Monsoon. But if the weather can't stop you "off- season" would be a cheaper affair:-)

History & all that jazz about GOA!

Goa is the smallest state of India. Goa was ruled for centuries by a varied ensemble of Indian rulers, then landed the Portuguese in the early 16th century as merchants, and conquered it soon thereafter. The Portuguese overseas territory existed for about 450 years, until it was annexed by India in 1961. During their occupation, the Portuguese converted a majority of people in Goa to Christianity. And there were a lot of Portuguese who stayed back and generations still reside in Goa.

Goa's state language is Konkani, although locals are fluent with English, Hindi, Marathi & Konkani.

It is divided into South & North prominently with the following tehsils:
North Goa is the more commercial belt with lot of places to visit. Its divided into:
- PERNEM (Arambol Beach, Mandrem Beach)
- BARDEZ (Anjuna Beach, Vagator Beach, Calangute Beach, Candolim Beach, Sinquerim Beach, Baga Beach, Mapusa)
- BICHOLIM (Bicholim)
- SATARI (Valpoi)
- PANAJI (Tiswadi, Old Goa, Dona Paula Beach)
- PONDA (Ponda)

South Goa is more the residential and calmer segment of Goa.
- VASCO (Mormugoa, Dabolim Airport)
- SANGUEM (Sanguem)
- MARGAON( Colva Beach, Benaulim Beach)
- QUEPEM( Quepem)
- SANGUEM( Sanguem)
- CANCONA (Chaudi, Palolem Beach)

What to do in Goa:
- Relax at the innumerable beaches. Details on these later
- Get drunk at the shacks
- Eat the awesomest Sead food!!
- Chill out at the Discos and pubs
- Get some action doing water sports
- Go mad shopping , don't miss the flea market
- Visit architectural monuments
- Buy lot of Port wine and cashews
- Don't miss the feni

Fall in love with the place!!


This is obtained from Wiki, etc (Obviously I can't generate Histroy :-P)

What Where How Why When of GOA

Considering the innumerable trips I've made to the land of India's most exciting Beach Destination- Goa, I decided its about time I pass on the information to all my fellow travelers!!

So this blog is all about Goa- its Beaches, Pubs, Shacks, Discotheques, Cafe's, Temples, Churches, Architecture, Shopping hubs and everything else you always wanted to know from a Fellow Traveler:-)

Come join me through my journey of belonging to this place..

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