Getting around In Goa
Goa has become one of the most popular and urbane holiday destinations for tourists all around the world. With so many beautiful beaches, Exotic resorts and hotels, thrilling rave parties in clubs and discs all across Goa and so many places to visit, you can never sit at one place when you are enjoying a holiday in Goa. Thanks to the many transport networks available, getting around in Goa has never been a problem.
There are a number of mediums of transport in Goa.
Taxis- Tourists find the Maruti van Taxis lined
outside the Charter hotels the most convenient mode of transport between different
resorts and places. The fares are negotiable except in the peak season.
Luxury,
semi-luxury coaches & tourist taxis can also be hired from Manager, Travel
Division, GTDC, Trionora Apartments and Panaji for getting around in Goa.
Ferries
and Launches- Because of the closeness to the sea and numerous creeks and
rivers cutting across Goa, Water transport through Ferries and launches are a
cheap and easy mode of transport in Goa. Launch services for passengers are operated
between
Dona Paula - Mormugao Harbour, during fair weather (September to May)
at regular intervals. Ferries help passengers and tourist to cut across the un-bridged
rivers at reasonable rates.
Local Transport-Cycles and Motorcycle
Taxis locally called 'pilots' provide cheap, convenient and easy modes of transport
to explore every corner in Goa. The idea of motor cycle taxis is probably very
exclusive in Goa. Rented Motorcycles can also be availed giving you a lot of freedom
to discover the splendor of Goa.
Local Transport for getting around in Goa
also includes the three wheeler Auto Rickshaws that are widely available in all
major places convenient for traveling within the town and short distances like
railway station to bus stand.
Bus services are the cheapest and frequent modes
of transport in Goa. Kadamba Transport Corporation is the main operator that has
also started shuttle services to and from Panaji.
River Cruises-A number of cruises available are also one easy mode of transport in Goa connecting picturesque places and lakes and providing the passengers with drinks and snacks along with one beautiful view of the sunset.
Car Rentals- The facilities for renting a car with or without chauffer, for getting around in Goa, are also available.
With so many different and easy modes of transport on the road and through the rivers, holidaying in Goa could never get better. Indian Holiday offers information and online booking for the best ways of getting around in Goa.For further details and online booking please fill up the form below.
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