Like the seasons of the year, which bring in lot of changes in the trends of the people, Goa Holiday Season is become a part of the routine of the Goan culture…Unlike the last few years, this year there are lot of things that Goa is looking forward for. The trends show up a different style of tourism and tourists expected to visit may be a little different then all these years.
New facilities for the ease of travel in Goa, are available to the tourists for this Goa holiday season :
1. HopOnHopOff Bus Service / HOHOGoa : The Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus service is a pick-up & drop-off service in classic vibrant colored buses at the tourists interests points. Commonly known as HOHOGoa Service, the pick up and drop points are specified so the guests can have ease of understanding where they have to get down
Bus Route : Pick-Up & Drop-off and Tourist Interest Points
Paryatan Bhavan
Purple Office (HOHO Goa), Patto Plaza
St. Catherine Chappel, Old Goa
ASI Museum, Old Goa
Se Cathedral, Old Goa
Arch of Viceroy, Old Goa
Old Goa (Basilica of Bom Jesus) Old Goa (St. Augustine Tower) – {St. Monica Nunnery Church / Museum of Christian Art / Our Lady of Rosary Church)}
Ribandar Patto – {Old Goa via Ribandar Causeway}
Divja Circle – {Panjim City Tour}
Paryatan Bhavan Purple Office (HOHO Goa), Patto Plaza
Enroute – {Kadamba Bus Stand}
Panjim Church
Enroute – {Altinho Road – Palace of Arch Bishop of Goa}
Goa Science Center
Dona Paula
Miramar Beach
Enroute – {Sports Authority}
Kala Academy
Bhagwan Mahavir Garden
Panjim Market
Casino Point – {Casino Point / Adil Shah Palace / Customs Museum}
Enroute – {Old Goa Secretariat}
River Cruise Point
Divja Circle – {Kadamba Bus Stand}
Goa State Museum
A mix of single-decker and double-decker buses are being operated on the above route(s).
The charge of Rs. 300 per person is applicable for the same. Children below 3 feet in height can board the bus free of cost. One you board the trip you will get location based multi-lingual running commentary, which will inform you about the places around you. The coaches are Air-conditioned and they also have CCTV Surveillance and GPS tracking to ensure your safety.
2. Kadamba Airport Pickup / Drop Bus Service : Goa Tourism Development Corporation, alongwith the Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) and Airport Authority of India, has started the daily shuttle service to and from the Goa airport for this Goa holiday season. The luxurious and air-conditioned Volvo bus departs from the Calangute football ground (near GTDC Calangute Residency) at 11.00 every morning and returns around 2.15 pm.
The detailed schedule is avaiable below (** the timings indicated below are indicative only and the arrival/departure times at any or all locations are subject to change based on road conditions and/or traffic movement. Guests could plan for your arrivals/departures accordingly)
1100hrs – departure from Calangute football ground
1130hrs – departure from KTC bus stand Panjim
1210hrs – arrive at Dabolim airport, Goa
1300hrs – departure from Dabolim airport, Goa
1340hrs – departure from KTC bus stand, Panjim
1415hrs – arrive at Calangute football ground
The one-way fare – payable on the bus or at the GTDC counter at Goa Airport is as follows
Calangute to Airport – INR 150
Airport to Calangute – INR 150
Panjim to Airport – INR 100
Airport to Panjim – INR 100
Goa is surely looking forward to welcome each one of you for a different experience this Goa holiday season, and every Goan is committed to offer you a safe and enjoyable holiday. At BestGoaDeals.com too, our team will ensure you get the right information about Goa and they will assist you to get the Best Deals for Hotels and Resorts in Goa with Great Service.