Sunday, 10 February 2019

A serene and comparatively less commercialized beach, the Kegdole Beach is one of the less frequented beaches of Goa.
The beach is located at the base of a hillock in the village of Verem. The Indian Navy has a Naval Academy on the top of the hillock. Among the more exploratory kind, the beach is known for its enchanting views of the ocean and sunset on one side.
 On the Kegdole beach visitor gets spell bound with magnificent view of the open ocean on one side and the Reis Magos fort on the other side.
Kegdole Beach is not over crowded so tourist spend some time on sea shore in solitude and enjoy the natural beauty.
Best Time to Visit is October to March.
How to Reach
By Train
The major railway stations at Goa are Madgaon and Vasco-da-gama. These stations are well maintained and are directly connected to all the major cities in India. The trains plying from different cities destined to reach Goa are Mangalore express, Jan shatabdi and Poorna express to name a few. Going by train is considered as cheap and affordable option. Several trains depart daily for Goa from different cities. Getting your ticked reserved well in advance is a good idea.
By Air
Goa is well connected with other cities of India by air.  At a distance of 29 kms from Paniji, the international airport at Goa is situated at Dabolim.  This airport is owned by the Indian navy and this airport connects all the cities of India as well as all the international cities. Major cities of India facilitate daily air services to Goa.
By Bus
Various private and government owned buses run regularly from all the major cities to Goa.  The main bus stand is the kadamba bus stand and it is situated at a distance of 10 minutes drive from the railway station. Luxury buses are also available. National highways NH4A, NH17 and NH17A connect Goa with the major cities in India. The fare charged by these buses is reasonably affordable.

Kegdole,Goa,India

Friday, 8 February 2019

Coco beach is located at the mouth of the Mandovi river opposite to the Panaji bank. The beach is home to a local fishing community who can regularly be seen hauling nets and boats along the beach especially in the mornings.
Located close to the beach is the Reis Magos church and the Reis Magos fort.
A short distance away from the beach one can find many tour boats anchored in the bay at the mouth of the Nerul river. These are used by operators to take tourists on dolphin sighting tours. The tour route stretches from the bay right up to the base of Aguada fort and offers a great view of Aguada fort. 
The beach is frequently viewed as an abbreviated door amongst Candolim and Nerul. Wonderful tall coconut trees surround this beach.
 The beach is located at a distance of 5 kms. from Panaji and 14 kms. from Mapusa.

Coco,Goa,India

Wednesday, 6 February 2019

Ashwem Beach is a stretch of sand that lies between the banks of the river Chapora in the south and the river Terekhol in the north. Ashwem Beach in Goa is continuous with the Morjim Beach to the south and the Mandrem Beach to the north.
There are no water sports at Ashwem Beach, unlike other beaches of North Goa. However, visitors can take a lovely morning walk on the 1.5-km long beach, enjoy lunch at a shack on Ashwem Beach, and after resting in the afternoon, enjoy sunset views and explore the area in the evening.
This beach has a number of beach shacks. It also does have some good accommodation in the form of little resorts. But the most ideal accommodation here is the beach huts made of palm leaves.
Ashwem beach is also the nesting place for the Olive Ridley Turtles which is a rare species. The nesting season is between September to February which also happens to be the peak tourist season of Goa.
HOW TO REACH
By Air : The Dabolim international airport is 54.6 kms from Ashwem via the NH66. Many airlines operate their flights to Goa, including Air India, Indigo, SpiceJet, Etihad, Air Arabia, Air Asia, Qatar Airways, and Jet Airways!
By Rail : Thivim is the closest station. It is 18 kilometers from Ashwem.
By Road :  Panaji is 31 kms from Ashwem.

Ashvem,Goa,India

Monday, 4 February 2019

The beautiful beach of Mandrem is scenically sandwiched between the twin beaches of Ashwem and Arambol.
Running on the Mandrem beach towards the north will introduce you to Arambol Beach  the backpacker’s beach. Jogging on the Mandrem beach towards the south will introduce you to Ashwem Beach bringing you closer to Olive Ridley Turtles in Goa.
Being a serene beach one can see white-bellied fish eagles that live in the casuarinas trees at the Goa Mandrem beach. Sometimes even the famous Olive Ridley marine turtles have their hatching nests over here if the Morjim beach is overcrowded.
The water here is clear and the beach is practically isolated to enjoy the surrounding in peace and quiet.
How To Reach
Mandrem Beach is located just west of Mandrem village in North Goa. Located about 30 km from Panaji, the state capital of Goa, the beach is accessible by road from Mandrem village. To travel from Mandrem Beach to Goa Airport, there are taxis and bikes available for rent. Those wondering how to reach Mandrem Beach from Panaji, first board a bus to Mapusa town from Kadamba Bus Terminus (KTC Bus Stand) at Panaji. Then from Mapusa, board another bus that takes travellers to Mandrem village. One can simply walk from the village towards sea to Mandrem Beach.
Buses leave from Pernem every day via Arambol to Panaji. Arambol is the last stop of these buses. The taxi fare from Arambol to Mandrem is up to INR 200. The nearest airport from Mandrem Beach is Goa International Airport. The airport is about 51 km south of the village via NH 66. The nearest railhead from Mandrem Beach is Thivin Railway Station. It is located 21 km east of the beach via Mapusa-Bicholim Road. One can hire a taxi from Thivim Station to reach Mandrem Beach.

Mandrem,Goa,India

Saturday, 2 February 2019

At a distance of 34 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand, 61 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station and 21 km from Mapusa, Kalacha Beach is located in North Goa. 
Kalacha Beach is also known as Paliem Beach. It is famous for its picturesque fresh water lagoon named Vagkolam or Sweet water Lake, which is near the shore at the very end of the beach. This fresh water lagoon is fairly secluded and very popular among the foreign tourists. 
Kalacha Beach is a small beach located to the south of Querim Beach. As per the local belief, the beach was discovered by the hippies in the 1960s. Surrounded by rocky terrain and steep cliffs, this beach is popular for its scenic beauty. 
The Kalacha beach is incredibly beautiful with its silver and golden powder sand and is lined with palm and coconut trees. This beach is a more unexplored and quieter beach as compared to the Arambol. The beach can only be reached by foot by taking a walk along the north of Arambol beach. 
How to reach from Panaji: 
Kalacha Beach is connected to Panaji via Mapusa to Arambol beach. From Arambol Beach, one can easily take a bus or walk along the northern part to reach Kalacha. Buses leave for Arambol from Mapusa every hour from 6 AM till 7 PM. The beach is then accessible only via foot.

Kalacha,Goa,India