GOA post lockdown

Tripoto
1st Oct 2020
Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta

No of days - 4 nights 5 days

Budget p.p - 20k

Dates 1 Oct to 5 Oct

So it's been 10 months of travel since my previous trip to Hong Kong and I haven't travelled anywhere due to lockdown.

When I googled , Goa was the place where no covid certificate was required. As long weekend I decided to give this place a shot.

I booked my flights on 26 September and due to short time i.e 4 days left for travel I bought my tickets at an expensive price of ₹11000 return journey.

Day 1

My flight was at 12:40 p.m. from T3, so I booked the cab at 9:00 a.m and reached the airport. Our bags were Sanitized and thermal screening was done.

Photo of Delhi Airport, New Delhi, Delhi, India by Prateek Gupta

Social distancing was appropriately followed and instead of buffet we were served plates on the table.

Photo of Plaza Premium Lounge New Delhi (Domestic Departures, Terminal 1) by Prateek Gupta
Photo of Plaza Premium Lounge New Delhi (Domestic Departures, Terminal 1) by Prateek Gupta

We were given ppe kit before boarding air asia flight. The flight was unexpectedly full.

Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta
Day 1

We reached the airport by 3 pm and i hooked cab at 950 through goamiles app.

Phoenix park inn by Radisson
The resort has good interiors but the rooms were small. I booked the resort at  2800₹ through MMT including breakfast.

Photo of Phoenix Park Inn Resort, near Health Centre, Sequeira Vado, Candolim, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta
Photo of Phoenix Park Inn Resort, near Health Centre, Sequeira Vado, Candolim, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta

We hired scooty @₹250 per day After some rest we visited Baga beach and Titos lane and had our dinner at Mc Donald's.

Photo of Baga Beach, Goa by Prateek Gupta
Photo of Baga Beach, Goa by Prateek Gupta
Day 2

We were served with breakfast inside the room.

Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta

Golden tulip hotel

We changed our hotel that I book through MakeMyTrip and costing me at ₹ 1464 per person.

Photo of Golden Tulip Goa Candolim, Khobra Waddo, Candolim, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta

Next we visited fort aguada through our scooty that was approximately one hour away from a hotel.

Photo of Aguada Fort, Fort Aguada Road, Aguada Fort Area, Candolim, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta

At evening we visited Candolim beach to watch the beautiful sunset. Candolim is cleaner as well as more peaceful.

Photo of Candolim Beach, Candolim Beach Road, Candolim, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta
Day 3

Ibis styles

Photo of ibis Styles Goa Calangute, Calangute, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta

I booked this hotel at 3k from MMT. The place was more like flat based society. The rooms were small. However Ambience was colourful .

Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta
Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta

In the evening we visited calangute. Yhe place was very serene and clean beach with a sea in full flow.

Photo of Calangute Beach by Prateek Gupta
Photo of Calangute Beach by Prateek Gupta

We had our dinner at navrata which was not worth.

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Photo of Navtara Veg Restaurant by Prateek Gupta
Day 4

Next morning we had buffet at the hotel which was great.

Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta

Hard rock hotel

After breakfast we changed our hotel to hard rock which i booked through MMT at 5800 including breakfast and dinner fir 2 persons . This was one of the best hotel in Goa. The ambience and interior of the hotel was amazing.

Photo of Hard Rock Hotel Goa, Porba Vaddo, Bardez, Calangute, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta
Photo of Hard Rock Hotel Goa, Porba Vaddo, Bardez, Calangute, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta

we hired Toyota liva car at 1000 per day.

Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta

The views on the road were amazing. Our first stop for the day Anjuna beach. Anjuna beach is known for its various trance and rave parties and a vibrant nightlife that attracts thousands of tourists each year. While Anjuna is certainly not the prettiest of Goa beaches, it is certainly one of the most famous ones due to its extravagant lifestyle and beach parties.

Photo of Anjuna Beach, Goa by Prateek Gupta

Vagator beach was our next stop. This was one of the beautiful beach. Turned up 22 km from the Panaji, the Vagator beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa that is enclosed with soft white sand and speckled by huge black rocks, coconut & palm trees. It is famous due to its dynamic cliffs and its secluded nature.

Photo of Vagator Beach, Goa by Prateek Gupta

This was one of the best beaches in Goa. The place was so peaceful and clean. The beach was amazing. If you are looking for rejuvenation in North of Goa, try this beautiful beach in extreme North just before Mandrem and Arambol.

Photo of Ashvem Beach, Goa by Prateek Gupta

Arambol beach

Arambol beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa, bordering Keri Beach to the north and Mandrem Beach to the south.

Photo of Arambol Beach, Arambol, Goa by Prateek Gupta

After this we went back to our hotel. We had a buffet dinner at the hotel. This was the first time we were having good north indian dinner in Goa.

Photo of Thalassa, Vaddy, Siolim, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta

Titos Club

It is located at Titos Lane in Baga, very close to the beach. One of Goa's first discos, it is now extremely popular and the place to go for everyone looking for music, dancing, and also good food and drinks

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Photo of Club Tito's Goa, Titos Lane, Near Baga Beach, Saunta Vaddo, Calangute, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta

The day was hectic and we ended our day with good memories.

Day 5


We had no plans for the day so we decided to spend time at the hotel itself. We were served with fantastic breakfast

zomato

Photo of Hard Rock Hotel Goa, Porba Vaddo, Bardez, Calangute, Goa, India by Prateek Gupta

We did cab at 2:00 p.m. to catch our flight for 5 p.m. We were served with snacks in Air India Flight.

Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta
Photo of GOA post lockdown by Prateek Gupta

We reached Delhi@ 8 p.m with amazing memories.

Note

Travelling in corona times be like

Positive - Less crowd , Cheap hotels

Negative - Swimming pools and casinos closed