Fun, food and feni! When the holiday plans are thrown around, Mumbaikars few can resist the temptation to Goa. For those who sadly have only seen versions of Bollywood, travel from Bombay to Goa should be among the best of its kind in India.
When to Go
From mid-December to late January, the world beats a path to the beaches of Goa, and if this is your choice, to plan ahead for accommodations. The small touches tourist traffic peaks in October-December and June to the middle of February. For the rest of the year can be reduced on a whim. Goa in the monsoon is cheap, empty of tourists and lovely green, down however, presents problems.
Preparing
NH 17, the west coast of Interstate India is among the best (expect some bumps during and after the monsoon), so that all your needs in advance reliable vehicle is the basic service. Check the brakes, because you are traveling through the Ghats and the negotiation of a lot of curved pieces. Are the lights and indicators in order? Do not forget your box of tools you need to change a wheel. A little TLC for your car as a rubber mat will save the undesirable effects of salt water and sand in Goa.
Out and away
The journey takes between 11 and 15 hours depending on the number of stops you make. The 500-plus miles almost flying - mostly an album delightfully picturesque, with paddy fields, coconut and areca plantations compress beyond his window.
Ideally, around 6:00 am or earlier for a morning of heavy traffic. Mumbai to Gurgaon is a zip of the signal free through flyover. After Gurgaon, Goa NH17 is a typical two-lane is in pretty good shape, but beware the treacherous corners. Early in the morning, this is a nice area, flanked on both sides of the forest. If you are a birder, you may not be able to resist a stop at Karnala Bird Sanctuary, home to more than 150 species - drongos, flycatchers Paradise, Red nightingales ventilation and more. It is likely that the pen uncaringly zip past without knowing it has historically been an important port city and is now a major center for making huge Ganesh idols worshiped during Ganeshotsav.
Chiplun in Ratnagiri district is a popular stop for half the Bombay-Goa most travelers. The Western Ghats are a little about you, with magnificent views of the tracks below marsh around the river Vashishti. Stimulant such as ghats, be careful and use a car horn freely.
Ratnagiri is the land of mango, and if yours is a summer trip, you have to watch out for salespeople to handle the path that offers Ratnagiri Alphonso at bargain prices. Taler last NH17 comes Sindhudurg District. In Sawantwadi, a final stretch of the ghats, and soon you are on the border of Goa. From here, the road narrows, and at night, huge trucks beams blinding flash in his eyes. One hour of Sawantwadi is the final trip to Panaji and the rest of the night welcome.
Caution
Slow down near the villages where there are plenty of non-motorized traffic. Pay attention to signs of an accident. Search speedbreakers while approaching and leaving bridges across rivers.
The good news is that this route is still four lanes. Until then, enjoy the NH 17 carefully, bullock carts and more!
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