Bishal Mukherjee

 Mumbai to Goa in a jiffy? Here’s the mantra! So you want to spend some time in Goa chilling with your friends and family but are worried if you go broke? Nah, that won’t be the case. Let us help you with the most pocket friendly options. The frequency of flights from Mumbai to Goa is above moderate. There are many service providers ruling the route with best quality flights to and fro, specially ensuring that the travel costs do not blow a hole in your pocket. Best time to visit Goa The best time to hang out in Goa is mid-November to mid-February. Party capital – yeah! During this time the weather in Goa is cheerily cool and comfortable. You can relax on the beaches amidst other tourists, try the water sports. Tired after wandering throughout the sun kissed beaches? No problem, almost all the beach shacks are open during these months. Things to do in Goa The list would never end. Beauty, alcohol, music and beaches – ah, a lethal combo! As it is widely said, when in Goa, party the Goan way. From North Goa to South Goa, there are beaches everywhere. Where there are beaches, there is water sports. Daredevil, eh? Try parasailing. Or, scuba diving, may be jet skiing? You can try living the Portuguese influence, soak it in, and visit the uber famous spice plantation farms. When in the farm, try taking a bite of Peri Peri, then try an ‘elephant shower’ and fill your belly with a Goan lunch cooked with fresh farm spices. Old Goa deserves time as history relives itself here. Grab a scooty, ride to Panjim which also is known as the “Rome of the east”. Portuguese themed churches, museums, galleries, convents standing since ages on a sweet summery Goan backdrop is a pleasure to the eyes. When in Goa, I personally recommend you to try the Ingo Market – a potpourri of hippie merchandise alongside t-shirts, junk jewelry, global mouthwatering cuisines, live DJ’s, music and alcohol. Other places worth a visit are St. Anthony’s Bar (Baga Beach), Naval Aviation museum, Dolphin drive etc. How to reach Goa from airport There are local buses, cabs, trains, rental cars and what not. Since, Goa is a designated party destination, there is no dearth in means of communication. However, I recommend a scooter. Rent one and cruise through the streets gratifying your soul. It’s cheap so you don’t have to worry much. Top 3 deals on flights from Mumbai (BOM) to Goa (GOI)* Top 3 deals as of now are based on departure dates. If you’ve a plan to fly off this month itself, the prices range from INR 2200 to INR 3500 whereas the prices drop to INR 2000 tops if you plan to fly in December. Again, in the month of January, you will find a minimal hike in the fares that reaches to INR 3200 tops. Low Fare Calendar This lists the best fares for one way flights mostly viewed by consumers. For an example, if you book a flight with departure date of 6th December, you can grab the ticket at just a meagre 1866 INR or if you plan to chill out this month itself, you may opt for the 29th November’s departure. That would cost you around 2134 INR. Go on, pack your backpack! Is life giving you lemons? If yes, it’s time to take out the tequila and salt. See you in Goa.