We have just returned from this bedbug , we lived in cottage No. 5 . The bugs bitten very badly, I had to process and wash all things upon arrival home. We will never go to this hotel again. The beach, the territory is excellent, the furniture is old. There were cockroaches in the closet. If you want to bring this liveliness home, welcome to Majorda.
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We have just returned from this bedbug , we lived in cottage No. 5 . The bugs bitten very badly, I had to process and wash all things upon arrival home. We will never go to this hotel again. The beach, the territory is excellent, the furniture is old. There were cockroaches in the closet. If you want to bring this liveliness home, welcome to Majorda.
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I chose the hotel based on the requirements: - close to the sea, decent breakfasts, the availability of infrastructure behind the hotel in order to eat, massage, and shop. Majorda fully complies with all these requirements. We arrived at the hotel around 15:00 local time, was met by a Russian-speaking hotel employee Svetlana, while drinking welcome juice and filling out questionnaires, she briefly spoke about the hotel and everyone was escorted to the rooms.
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I chose the hotel based on the requirements: - close to the sea, decent breakfasts, the availability of infrastructure behind the hotel in order to eat, massage, and shop. Majorda fully complies with all these requirements. We arrived at the hotel around 15:00 local time, was met by a Russian-speaking hotel employee Svetlana, while drinking welcome juice and filling out questionnaires, she briefly spoke about the hotel and everyone was escorted to the rooms. We booked a superion room, located on the 2nd floor of the central building. The room has two double beds, a TV (2 Russian channels), a safe, a minibar, a kettle with tea and coffee, 2 armchairs, a small table and a secretary, outdoor furniture on the balcony, air conditioning and a fan, bathrobes, slippers, soap accessories. Everything worked, the cleaning took place regularly, if you don’t look in the corners to find flaws, then it’s normal. The hotel building is noticeably "not the first freshness",
but we were ready for it and nothing disappointed us. The presence of Russian-speaking employees Svetlana and Alla helps a lot, with whom you can resolve all emerging issues, and Svetlana is much more sociable and friendly to Alla. The territory, by my standards, is not large, but cleverly planned and well-groomed. The pools are clean and there are plenty of sun loungers around the pool and on the beach. There is no need to take them early in the morning. Beach towels are issued and changed without any problems. The beach is not a hotel (as everywhere in India), the sand is fine, white is very pleasant. Right behind the hotel on the beach there are 3 local cafes that feed hotel guests and contain sunbeds. On the second day after the arrival, all the newcomers are already known by name, "pulled in different directions", offering their services. Of course, almost everyone orders something while they lie by the sea, but this is not an obligation. Even if you don’t take anything in a cafe, they won’t kick you out of your sunbed,
will be invited to come in the evening, tomorrow....The sea is clean and warm, but there is always a wave of different sizes. The menu in different cafes is almost identical, as are the prices. A lot has already been written about Kolya and Pushkin, you need to choose for yourself. I liked more what is located to the left of the exit to the beach. They cook everything for Europeans, not very spicy. Prices, by our standards, are ridiculous. Lunch and dinner together with my husband, they took rum, beer, tea, cakes, salad, two hot dishes, it came out 800-1000 rupees (about 400-500 rubles), but you can take less, because the portions are large. Breakfast at the hotel is quite modest, but you will not go hungry. They always fry an omelet with various additions, sometimes they fry fish or pancakes. Dairy products include milk (hot and cold) and curdled milk. There are 5-6 types of hot dishes, fruits were represented by bananas, watermelons. Pastries are present, but modestly both in terms of assortment and quality.
We dined several times at the hotel in the restaurant "Sishel". There are complexes for 350 rupees, a bottle of beer, bread, soup (you can choose), a grilled dish (fish, chicken) is included. Everything is clean, tasty, affordable. Tried to dine in the same restaurant and were disappointed. Not only did they prepare the order for 1.5 hours (they didn’t order anything super complicated), but the husband also got poisoned. The hotel has different "lure", such as "happy hour" when you buy a bottle of rum, the second should be given as a gift. They didn’t give us a second dinner at that ill-fated dinner, the appeal to Svetlana didn’t change the situation in any way, although she apologized for the hotel... The price of this rum at local prices is ridiculous (75 rubles), the more unpleasant the behavior of the hotel is, I don’t like minnows. We dined with six of us, the total amount of the order was 6.000 rupees (3.000 rubles), which is a lot at Indian prices. It is clear that in the future we did not go to their dinners, since there is a choice of establishments.
Massage done for trial at the hotel, on the beach,
in the Ayurvedic center "Doctor Om". The hotel has the most expensive (1900 rupees) and the worst, plus plumbing that threatens to fall on your head and serving girls who are not busy with clients, but with their own pedicure. On the beach, a massage on a couch in a wicker shed is very professional for 1000-1200 rupees (as you bargain). To the clinic massage 1000 rupees in civil conditions, with a shower and a steam barrel. We draw our own conclusions. . .
In total, if you are ready that everywhere in India you will be accompanied by sacred animals - cows, annoying merchants and taxi drivers, if garbage and poverty do not prevent you from seeing the happy and friendly faces of the Hindus, if you are interested in a different religion and other life values, then come to India is waiting for you!
but we were ready for it and nothing disappointed us. The presence of Russian-speaking employees Svetlana and Alla helps a lot, with whom you can resolve all emerging issues, and Svetlana is much more sociable and friendly to Alla. The territory, by my standards, is not large, but cleverly planned and well-groomed. The pools are clean and there are plenty of sun loungers around the pool and on the beach. There is no need to take them early in the morning. Beach towels are issued and changed without any problems. The beach is not a hotel (as everywhere in India), the sand is fine, white is very pleasant. Right behind the hotel on the beach there are 3 local cafes that feed hotel guests and contain sunbeds. On the second day after the arrival, all the newcomers are already known by name, "pulled in different directions", offering their services. Of course, almost everyone orders something while they lie by the sea, but this is not an obligation. Even if you don’t take anything in a cafe, they won’t kick you out of your sunbed,
will be invited to come in the evening, tomorrow....The sea is clean and warm, but there is always a wave of different sizes. The menu in different cafes is almost identical, as are the prices. A lot has already been written about Kolya and Pushkin, you need to choose for yourself. I liked more what is located to the left of the exit to the beach. They cook everything for Europeans, not very spicy. Prices, by our standards, are ridiculous. Lunch and dinner together with my husband, they took rum, beer, tea, cakes, salad, two hot dishes, it came out 800-1000 rupees (about 400-500 rubles), but you can take less, because the portions are large. Breakfast at the hotel is quite modest, but you will not go hungry. They always fry an omelet with various additions, sometimes they fry fish or pancakes. Dairy products include milk (hot and cold) and curdled milk. There are 5-6 types of hot dishes, fruits were represented by bananas, watermelons. Pastries are present, but modestly both in terms of assortment and quality.
We dined several times at the hotel in the restaurant "Sishel". There are complexes for 350 rupees, a bottle of beer, bread, soup (you can choose), a grilled dish (fish, chicken) is included. Everything is clean, tasty, affordable. Tried to dine in the same restaurant and were disappointed. Not only did they prepare the order for 1.5 hours (they didn’t order anything super complicated), but the husband also got poisoned. The hotel has different "lure", such as "happy hour" when you buy a bottle of rum, the second should be given as a gift. They didn’t give us a second dinner at that ill-fated dinner, the appeal to Svetlana didn’t change the situation in any way, although she apologized for the hotel... The price of this rum at local prices is ridiculous (75 rubles), the more unpleasant the behavior of the hotel is, I don’t like minnows. We dined with six of us, the total amount of the order was 6.000 rupees (3.000 rubles), which is a lot at Indian prices. It is clear that in the future we did not go to their dinners, since there is a choice of establishments.
Massage done for trial at the hotel, on the beach,
in the Ayurvedic center "Doctor Om". The hotel has the most expensive (1900 rupees) and the worst, plus plumbing that threatens to fall on your head and serving girls who are not busy with clients, but with their own pedicure. On the beach, a massage on a couch in a wicker shed is very professional for 1000-1200 rupees (as you bargain). To the clinic massage 1000 rupees in civil conditions, with a shower and a steam barrel. We draw our own conclusions. . .
In total, if you are ready that everywhere in India you will be accompanied by sacred animals - cows, annoying merchants and taxi drivers, if garbage and poverty do not prevent you from seeing the happy and friendly faces of the Hindus, if you are interested in a different religion and other life values, then come to India is waiting for you!
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The hotel is located on the beach, but to the sea to walk 200 meters from the building. Good, albeit old. 60% of return tourists. Two Russian-speaking women at the reception Svetlana and 2nd : -) . Rooms are basic but good quality. Not vip-jntkm. 80% Russian. For families with children. Subjectively - as strong 4*+.
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The hotel is located on the beach, but to the sea to walk 200 meters from the building. Good, albeit old. 60% of return tourists. Two Russian-speaking women at the reception Svetlana and 2nd : -) . Rooms are basic but good quality. Not vip-jntkm. 80% Russian. For families with children. Subjectively - as strong 4*+. Good animation and location - there are many shops and cafes nearby.
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On different sites, the hotel has different star ratings - 4-5 *. But I would give him a solid good four. The territory is pleasant, not small. Green, sun loungers are on the lawns, there is enough space for everyone to relax. The beach is nearby - 200 meters around the hotel - and you are on it. Another plus of the hotel is where to go, outside Majorda there are restaurants, cafes and shops.
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On different sites, the hotel has different star ratings - 4-5 *.
But I would give him a solid good four.
The territory is pleasant, not small. Green, sun loungers are on the lawns, there is enough space for everyone to relax.
The beach is nearby - 200 meters around the hotel - and you are on it.
Another plus of the hotel is where to go, outside Majorda there are restaurants, cafes and shops. Not as much as in the north of Goa, but as for the south - very good.
But why not 5 then? Very old rooms, it is clear that the renovation has not been done for a long time. For those to whom the number is not important - the option is suitable.
But I would give him a solid good four.
The territory is pleasant, not small. Green, sun loungers are on the lawns, there is enough space for everyone to relax.
The beach is nearby - 200 meters around the hotel - and you are on it.
Another plus of the hotel is where to go, outside Majorda there are restaurants, cafes and shops. Not as much as in the north of Goa, but as for the south - very good.
But why not 5 then? Very old rooms, it is clear that the renovation has not been done for a long time. For those to whom the number is not important - the option is suitable.
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LOVED the hotel. The territory is beautiful and green. Two pools, coconuts grew and birds walked on the lawn. They settled us right away, the rooms are normal with air conditioning, a hairdryer, shower sets, slippers and a bathrobe in the room. The room was cleaned every day, friendly staff. We only took breakfast and that was enough, the breakfasts were varied and tasty (meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, juices, etc.
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LOVED the hotel. The territory is beautiful and green. Two pools, coconuts grew and birds walked on the lawn. They settled us right away, the rooms are normal with air conditioning, a hairdryer, shower sets, slippers and a bathrobe in the room. The room was cleaned every day, friendly staff. We only took breakfast and that was enough, the breakfasts were varied and tasty (meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, juices, etc. ) in addition, there was a kettle in the room, tea, coffee, cream, sugar, water each morning brought in bottles - 1.5 liters per person. There were 2 cafes on the beach near the hotel, they cooked very tasty and inexpensive, for two with beer or rum you could eat for $ 10-20, depending on what kind of seafood they took. On the beach there is Misha and Vitya, who offered a taxi, a taxi could be rented for the whole day for $ 40, and during the trip the driver spoke in broken Russian about the beauties of India. The beach is very beautiful and clean, the locals did not swim on the beach, only vacationers. The price and quality of the hotel corresponds. If we are going to go to India, only on the South coast and only in this hotel.
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Rested with family. Good Portuguese style, cleanliness and order, friendly staff, greenery and palm trees, blue pools. Near the ocean (Arabian Sea). We had breakfast at the hotel, had lunch and dinner in the neck "U Koli", to the left of the exit to the beach. We took massages at Dr. Om's Ayurvedic clinic.
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Rested with family. Good Portuguese style, cleanliness and order, friendly staff, greenery and palm trees, blue pools. Near the ocean (Arabian Sea). We had breakfast at the hotel, had lunch and dinner in the neck "U Koli", to the left of the exit to the beach. We took massages at Dr. Om's Ayurvedic clinic. The procedures have worked. Dr. Om is a high-class specialist and understands his business. In addition, we bought toothpaste and other Himalaya products from him. We recommend taking excursions on the beach. The hotel rooms are clean, daily cleaning, air conditioning works, water is constant. I accidentally broke my room key card, they replaced it without any problems and unnecessary conversations. It’s better to change money in necks - there the exchange rate is pleasant, the Russian-speaking aunt at the hotel rounded in her favor.
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And so I'll start from the beginning. Rested from December 7 to December 15.2012 Majorda Beach Hotel. Tour operator Pegasus. The flight to Goa took a little over 7 hours by plane or 96 Aeroflot, the flight was on time, though they woke up the plane at night and forced them to fill out entry visas. For those who want to sleep, do not bother to fill everything in at the airport, it took about an hour to stand at customs, there is enough time for everything.
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And so I'll start from the beginning. Rested from December 7 to December 15.2012 Majorda Beach Hotel. Tour operator Pegasus. The flight to Goa took a little over 7 hours by plane or 96 Aeroflot, the flight was on time, though they woke up the plane at night and forced them to fill out entry visas. For those who want to sleep, do not bother to fill everything in at the airport, it took about an hour to stand at customs, there is enough time for everything. Here is a sample of filling out the declaration for entry and exit.
Delivery to the hotel by bus with Conder, even gave out a bottle of water for free. The hotel was well received, immediately sent to breakfast. After breakfast we were immediately taken to our rooms. We liked the room number 301 everything is clean and tidy. All appliances functioned, the tap water flowed normally, we boiled it and brewed tea, no one complained. The hotel took only breakfast, so we dined on the beach near Kolya and took dinner at the hotel twice. I'll tell you right away that I didn't like the dinner at the hotel. The first time we went to a restaurant at the exit to the sea, we didn’t take a lot of terribly peppered rice and chicken with fries and gave 1.500 rupees for juice from the package. The second time we went to the evening of steaks per person 800 rupees. We sat dryish steaks brought a glass of wine said if we still want something for an additional fee ordered a bottle of 1600 rupees and when they brought the bill it turned out to be worth 1950 rupees. And the wine itself is not so good. All in all, dinner was overpriced. Money was changed in a cafe if he had the most favorable rate of 54 rupees per dollar in a hotel 53 rupees, in a village 53.5 rupees. On the beach, several cafes visited both the right and left cafes at the koli. They feed well on the bellies, no one complained. On average, dinner per person cost 500-600 rupees, and this is with booze and natural juices. We were 6 people usually chose big fish price per fish from 1200 to 1900 rupees a bottle of rum 140 rupees and the rest salads, fries, juices and so on. They also took shrimp, too, a large portion you eat up. Excursions were also taken on the beach. For example, going to waterfalls, spices, elephants at Pegasus costs $ 110 per person, we took a jeep with a driver for $ 180 and everyone went around and looked. It came out to $30 per person. so it is beneficial to travel with a large company. Rum was taken home in the village, local for 135 rupees and bacardi for 450 rupees. Be careful not to overweight in the hotel there are scales, you can go to weigh your suitcase. The weather for the entire time of our holiday was good during the day 30-35 on the street at night 25 degrees, sea temperature 29 degrees. We observed the tide, the ebb, the sea walks for 100 meters. There are a lot of starfish, small crabs, shells in the sea, but no one cut their legs. Beach sand when you go crunches under your feet. We walked along the coast to the city for souvenirs to walk along the coast leisurely for about an hour and from there by taxi to the hotel 300 rupees. We went by taxi for tea to the market. In general, taxi drivers know what you need and will take you there. Departure from the hotel was at 4 am, again a very long passport control, took off 1 hour late but caught up on the road and was only 15 minutes late to Moscow. I didn't like the return feeding on the plane, we stocked up in Goa. In general, the overall impression of the trip is good.
Delivery to the hotel by bus with Conder, even gave out a bottle of water for free. The hotel was well received, immediately sent to breakfast. After breakfast we were immediately taken to our rooms. We liked the room number 301 everything is clean and tidy. All appliances functioned, the tap water flowed normally, we boiled it and brewed tea, no one complained. The hotel took only breakfast, so we dined on the beach near Kolya and took dinner at the hotel twice. I'll tell you right away that I didn't like the dinner at the hotel. The first time we went to a restaurant at the exit to the sea, we didn’t take a lot of terribly peppered rice and chicken with fries and gave 1.500 rupees for juice from the package. The second time we went to the evening of steaks per person 800 rupees. We sat dryish steaks brought a glass of wine said if we still want something for an additional fee ordered a bottle of 1600 rupees and when they brought the bill it turned out to be worth 1950 rupees. And the wine itself is not so good. All in all, dinner was overpriced. Money was changed in a cafe if he had the most favorable rate of 54 rupees per dollar in a hotel 53 rupees, in a village 53.5 rupees. On the beach, several cafes visited both the right and left cafes at the koli. They feed well on the bellies, no one complained. On average, dinner per person cost 500-600 rupees, and this is with booze and natural juices. We were 6 people usually chose big fish price per fish from 1200 to 1900 rupees a bottle of rum 140 rupees and the rest salads, fries, juices and so on. They also took shrimp, too, a large portion you eat up. Excursions were also taken on the beach. For example, going to waterfalls, spices, elephants at Pegasus costs $ 110 per person, we took a jeep with a driver for $ 180 and everyone went around and looked. It came out to $30 per person. so it is beneficial to travel with a large company. Rum was taken home in the village, local for 135 rupees and bacardi for 450 rupees. Be careful not to overweight in the hotel there are scales, you can go to weigh your suitcase. The weather for the entire time of our holiday was good during the day 30-35 on the street at night 25 degrees, sea temperature 29 degrees. We observed the tide, the ebb, the sea walks for 100 meters. There are a lot of starfish, small crabs, shells in the sea, but no one cut their legs. Beach sand when you go crunches under your feet. We walked along the coast to the city for souvenirs to walk along the coast leisurely for about an hour and from there by taxi to the hotel 300 rupees. We went by taxi for tea to the market. In general, taxi drivers know what you need and will take you there. Departure from the hotel was at 4 am, again a very long passport control, took off 1 hour late but caught up on the road and was only 15 minutes late to Moscow. I didn't like the return feeding on the plane, we stocked up in Goa. In general, the overall impression of the trip is good.
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I’ve been vacationing with my wife since December 2, everything was fine, but it’s better not to fly with Aerosvit, they boarded the plane twice and then sent them to the airport building without explaining anything. (this is one minute of our vacation) At the airport in GOA, we quickly passed passport control and left on a meeting bus.
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I’ve been vacationing with my wife since December 2, everything was fine, but it’s better not to fly with Aerosvit, they boarded the plane twice and then sent them to the airport building without explaining anything. (this is one minute of our vacation) At the airport in GOA, we quickly passed passport control and left on a meeting bus. We took a ticket at the travel company "News Travel" and issued a visa in 1 day and brought the documents to the airport for registration, well done!! ! We drove to the hotel for about 20 minutes. At the hotel we were sent immediately for breakfast, and then we were escorted to a room that was already ready (no papers were filled out, only copies of passports were made). Room 312 good location. Everything works in the room. They cleaned every day and changed towels, added all the components and water for drinking. The hotel has 2 Russian-speaking administrators. Sveta is just super very responsive, the worker is in her place and Alla, whose face says What do you want from me? The territory of the hotel is very green and well-groomed. The food was excellent, the breakfasts were varied, 4 hot dishes were cooked at the same time, sweets, fruits, juices, muesli, etc. were Indian dishes. Dinners are generally super! (Swedish table included in the package) are very varied and did not repeat sweets, ice cream, spicy chips, up to 4 varieties of hot meat and fish dishes, I really liked Indian dishes, they are not very spicy. Only drinks at dinner are paid and alcohol is expensive. During dinner there was always live music and performances. At lunch, we had a snack at the cafe "At Mom Lyuba's" on the right from the exit to the beach. The owner Frank and his employees are very funny guys. Fresh juices, beer, very good Indian rum, ice cream, fruits are served throughout the day. Soups, cakes, fish, shrimp, crabs, etc. are prepared deliciously and at the appointed time. Many had supper with them and praised them. We went fishing from Misha's scourge. I liked it very much, everyone was happy. And more about the beach. The beach if you walk from the room 2-3 minutes. Sunbeds for free from the Mama Lyuba cafe, their guys also moved the run as we wanted, we talked a lot with Sem, he speaks Russian well. The ocean is just great. The waves rocked nicely, once a dolphin swam right next to me. Everyone liked the locals and the hotel. Yes, we also went a one-day individual tour of Gokarna, Murdeshwar, OM beach. We are glad that we went to see, but the impressions were heavy, Guide Natalie from the travel agency "Zita" talked a lot and interestingly about religion, country and residents. We thought that a beach holiday would quickly get bored, but alas, we were wrong. We want to come to Majorda if we can come back next year!! ! Service and hotel corresponds to the cost of the tour.
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And so I'll start from the beginning. Rested from December 7 to December 15.2012 Majorda Beach Hotel. Tour operator Pegasus. The flight to Goa took a little over 7 hours by plane or 96 Aeroflot, the flight was on time, though they woke up the plane at night and forced them to fill out entry visas. Delivery to the hotel by bus with Conder, even gave out a bottle of water for free.
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And so I'll start from the beginning. Rested from December 7 to December 15.2012 Majorda Beach Hotel. Tour operator Pegasus. The flight to Goa took a little over 7 hours by plane or 96 Aeroflot, the flight was on time, though they woke up the plane at night and forced them to fill out entry visas. Delivery to the hotel by bus with Conder, even gave out a bottle of water for free. The hotel was well received, immediately sent to breakfast. After breakfast we were immediately taken to our rooms. We liked the room number 301 everything is clean and tidy. All appliances functioned, the tap water flowed normally, we boiled it and brewed tea, no one complained. The hotel took only breakfast, so we dined on the beach near Kolya and took dinner at the hotel twice. I'll tell you right away that I didn't like the dinner at the hotel. The first time we went to a restaurant at the exit to the sea, we didn’t take a lot of terribly peppered rice and chicken with fries and gave 1.500 rupees for juice from the package. The second time we went to the evening of steaks per person 800 rupees. We sat dryish steaks, brought a glass of wine, they said if we still want it, we ordered a bottle of 1.600 rupees for an additional fee, and when they brought the bill, it turned out to cost 1.950 rupees. And the wine itself is not so good. All in all, dinner was overpriced. Money was changed in a cafe if he had the most favorable rate of 54 rupees per dollar in a hotel 53 rupees, in a village 53.5 rupees. On the beach, several cafes visited both the right and left cafes at the koli. They feed well on the bellies, no one complained. On average, dinner per person cost 500-600 rupees, and this is with booze and natural juices. We were 6 people usually chose big fish price per fish from 1200 to 1900 rupees a bottle of rum 140 rupees and the rest salads, fries, juices and so on. They also took shrimp, too, a large portion you eat up. Excursions were also taken on the beach. For example, going to waterfalls, spices, elephants at Pegasus costs $ 110 per person, we took a jeep with a driver for $ 180 and everyone went around and looked. It came out to $30 per person. so it is beneficial to travel with a large company. Rum was taken home in the village, local for 135 rupees and bacardi for 450 rupees. Be careful not to overweight in the hotel there are scales, you can go to weigh your suitcase. The weather for the entire time of our vacation was good during the day 30-35 on the street at night 25 degrees, sea temperature 29 degrees. We observed the tide, the ebb, the sea walks for 100 meters. There are a lot of starfish, small crabs, shells in the sea, but no one cut their legs. Beach sand when you go crunches under your feet. We walked along the coast to the city for souvenirs to walk along the coast leisurely for about an hour and from there by taxi to the hotel 300 rupees. We went by taxi for tea to the market. In general, taxi drivers know what you need and will take you there. Departure from the hotel was at 4 am, again a very long passport control, took off 1 hour late but caught up on the road and was only 15 minutes late to Moscow. I didn't like the return feeding on the plane, we stocked up in Goa. In general, the overall impression of the trip is good.
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Sveta and I got to Goa. Wonderful place, let's say! And the ocean is splashing (Indian), and edible sea reptiles are found (many), and nature is not Ukrainian (there are no fir trees) after the cold Crimean winter, it’s just. Tour Operator: News Travel. The meeting party: "Sita", useful in that it is not visible - they brought it, took it away, and thanks for that.
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Sveta and I got to Goa. Wonderful place, let's say! And the ocean is splashing (Indian), and edible sea reptiles are found (many), and nature is not Ukrainian (there are no fir trees) after the cold Crimean winter, it’s just.
Tour Operator: News Travel. The meeting party: "Sita", useful in that it is not visible - they brought it, took it away, and thanks for that. But, I would like to recommend future travelers to just take a taxi at Dabolim Airport. And cheaper and faster than a group transfer.
Air travel. The first time we flew low-cost, in the sense of AirArabia from Kyiv. There are no questions - the plane was served on time, even a new one, they flew quickly, only without food, but for Ukrainian hostesses this is a fixable matter. Sharjah met with an empty night terminal with the only working cafe, naturally all the starving air passengers were there. No assortment, European prices, Chinese quality. On the way back, a completely different picture is a normal airport with a large food court at affordable (for air passengers) prices and a large duty free. It's like two different Sharjahs. The Sharjah-Kyiv flight was carried out with a Syrian captain. A unique show included in the price of the flight! Ukrainian-speaking pilot on an Arabic flight, singing songs, showing sights in flight in the form of Mount Ararat and Lake Sevan. I still remember: “At once we landed, the trochs will be chatty, it’s fine, it’s fine, don’t boast! ” A lot has been written about Dabolim Airport - they say it’s small, shabby, and so on. I don’t know how it is in Russia, but our Odessa or Zaporozhye is far from a Hilton either! But in Goa, a new terminal is being built, which is still being built in Kyiv for Euro 2012, is being built, will not be completed. Keep in mind - on low-cost flights they find fault with the weight of luggage and dream that our non-English-speaking tourists will pay them extra for excess weight. The way out is simple - weigh everything in the hotel and the excess in your hand luggage.
Hotel. Majorda 5*. Of course, Majorda had better days, but everything is charming and still. We have been in many hotels - but with such a layout and such homeliness for the first time! You will be dropped off at your hotel around 5 am. Settlement in India in 3 days. In Majorda, they provide a room immediately (of course, if available), unlike the more expensive Kenilworth. Much has been written about the large (huge) area of the hotel. There are also larger squares in Mexico or the Dominican Republic, but here the layout is very cozy and correct. Behind the hotel there is some kind of infrastructure: shops, currency exchange, etc. We lived in a Portuguese-style wing on the second floor. The room was with 2 balconies - one overlooked the inner territory of the hotel, and the second to the courtyard - very unusual and romantic. You can stand under this balcony and sing serenades to your beloved - the atmosphere is conducive! When leaving the territory of the hotel after 20.00, they are recorded in the book. We don’t talk about bed linen, cleaning, the required amount of tea and coffee, bathrobes and slippers - we didn’t come for that, but it was all without problems. One day, closer to midnight, the Sikh families who came for the weekend were noisy, but with the help of a remark, this was also resolved. Don't expect fancy (Turkish) food, but you'll get a regular full breakfast with everything you need. So-called "fairs" come to the hotel - there was a jeweler and tea-t-shirts-spices-etc. Yes, the prices are really cheaper than outside the walls of the hotel and the good quality of all things sold - we recommend. We bought all the souvenirs for our friends here. The hotel has a very cozy lawn for sunbathing almost at the exit to the sea, but again we preferred to be closer to the sea. The Russian-speaking staff at the reception Sveta and Alla are attentive, helping our tourists, who are not strong in languages, as much as they can. In the evenings, themed dinners are held on various topics - they haven’t been, haven’t visited, but visually there aren’t many people, it’s even sad for the hotel staff to set the tables for a hot Indian day...
Beach and sheki. From the first day we went to the right and fell into the dexterous hands of Pan Mishmar in the faces of his nimble assistants Rammy (Rimbaud) and Moon. We liked their cooking - if we didn’t like it, we went to another institution - to the left. And so tasty, fashionable, youthful! Communicated mainly with Rammy and Moon. With Roma Pushkin somehow not on the same wavelength. Very helpful Sam, but for English speakers, he does not speak Russian very well yet. We also talked a lot with Rammy - he is a real native Goan, his grandmother is Portuguese, he knows Goan, Hindi, English and a little more Russian. Doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, likes to play football. He says that he dreams of leaving as a steward on a cruise ship - he is raising money for this. Moon is from northern Burma and has been working in Goa for many years. Captivating wonderful attitude of all the guys from Mishmar. And a good attitude also generates a positive feedback in the form of a tip, including. We tried all the seafood from the menu and not only: king fish, queen fish, barracuda, king and regular prawns. The only thing I didn’t like was the shark soup - for my taste, it’s like with bleach... Everything else is just lick your fingers! On the day with fresh juices, lunch and dinner, an average of $ 40 for two comes out. A separate word about the cakes - they are excellent. They took it in another tavern - not at all... The most wonderful memories of romantic dinners on the ocean! With a bottle of wonderful rum and the smell of the ocean, garlic bread, fresh fish and Beloved nearby. That's what we went for! By the way, Sveta started drinking rum. . . And on the last day, or rather the night, there was a lobster - Big and beautiful! Money changed there at Mishmar. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 49 rupees, we negotiated 50. Pan Mishmar also has a guest house - 20 dollars a day, invitations are issued.
Beach, ocean. The beach is wonderful. A wide coastal strip and stretching into the distance with fine sand. Entrance to the ocean without stones. Long, especially at low tide. In the coastal strip live crabs in shells - curls. Living creatures (in the sense of marine reptiles) were not seen or heard. In the morning they bring cows to bathe in the wild part of the beach - very picturesque. Cows are ocean-floating! Each shek has its own sunbeds (they are not hotel rooms) - therefore, when taking a sunbed, order at least something from the guys from Mishmar (in particular) - this is their income. On the beach, as it has been repeatedly written, sellers of stuff, beggars, masseurs, etc. walk and roam. To be afraid of the tourist police. Like everywhere else, there are disposable, but there are impudent...
We went to the night market in northern Goa, very interesting. Your hippie life, with clothing, interior and other accessories. It is worth going just to look at the variety of colors, the diversity of things sold, the colorful aborigines from Karnataka. Price - $ 35 / car without time limit. A lot of souvenirs, tea (only Russian-speaking people buy), spices, incense, etc.
Twice we went to the capital of Goa - Panaji. Pure Panaji - $ 25 / car without time limit, the second time we stopped in Old Goa - $ 30. Don't expect too much shopping in Panaji. The local ultramarket Big G is not worth the attention. Shopping street, Bombay Bazaar - you can find something interesting. We bought tea, rum to go, cashew nuts - very cheap, souvenirs (we collect wooden deities) - not bad things. On the street there is a glutton market for the locals, it’s a bit spicy for us, but there are local sweets there - it’s worth a try, don’t be afraid, you won’t get poisoned with clean hands. Brand stores are represented by benetton, adidas, cougar, reebok and something else. We did not like the assortment, but fellow pagans bought - a lot...
We also went to the nearby city - Margao, to the market. Buy souvenirs, tea and other things. Also very colorful. Trade rows: mixed tea, fruits, things, beggars, garbage, fish, then in a circle. We wanted to buy a silver figurine of Lakshmi on the advice of a doctor friend (more on this below), but the workmanship did not inspire. The price is about 50 dollars. The town itself is of little interest.
They really wanted to go to Hampi, but Yulia dissuaded them. You need to go for 2 days, if for 1 day, then a very long night road and in the morning you will arrive like a sausage, and wandering around in the heat is unrealistic, the city is big and one day is not enough - they postponed it for another time. By the way, the price is $300 per car. Guide - separately, Yulia does not travel.
The traditional Goan-tourist entertainment called: waterfall-elephant-spice was not considered. The waterfall had already dried up by this time, we rode elephants in Tae, and contemplation of spices was enough for us in Ceylon.
Health. On the first day, they did a massage on the beach, yes, cheaply - on sunbeds $ 13, in a beach bungalow - $ 20, but not very technically and with flying sand. On the very first day we went outside the hotel and 200 meters on the right we found the Om Ayurvedic clinic, met a wonderful man, a real Indian, a brahmin (this is the highest caste) Vibhav Shirvaikar. We had an Ayurvedic examination at his clinic (only 4 dollars). Then we were prescribed an Ayurvedic course of treatment (about $100) for two: we brought all the drugs home and use them here. Subsequently, all massages were done by him: both shirodar, and bags, and with a steam bath, and oil, very high quality and not much more expensive. In addition, he is a dealer of Indian cosmetics - the Himalayas, for example, a wonderful natural toothpaste 2 dollars 200 grams. Vibhav is a very interesting conversationalist. We learned a lot from him about the country and the way of life. By the way, he wants to come to us in Ukraine. It is also interesting for Indians!?
Well, the report ends, but the memories remain. About wonderful India, about wonderful people met there, about wonderful cuisine, and of course, about the ocean. Everything planned was fulfilled and exceeded. India actually turned out to be colorful, diverse and very kind! In many ways, even more interesting than Thailand and yet different from Ceylon. And as for the heaps of garbage and the "poverty" of the Indians, this is their way of life - you just need to accept it as it is, and not adjust them to our Slavic worldview. Smile and be smiled! All the best travel in life!
Tour Operator: News Travel. The meeting party: "Sita", useful in that it is not visible - they brought it, took it away, and thanks for that. But, I would like to recommend future travelers to just take a taxi at Dabolim Airport. And cheaper and faster than a group transfer.
Air travel. The first time we flew low-cost, in the sense of AirArabia from Kyiv. There are no questions - the plane was served on time, even a new one, they flew quickly, only without food, but for Ukrainian hostesses this is a fixable matter. Sharjah met with an empty night terminal with the only working cafe, naturally all the starving air passengers were there. No assortment, European prices, Chinese quality. On the way back, a completely different picture is a normal airport with a large food court at affordable (for air passengers) prices and a large duty free. It's like two different Sharjahs. The Sharjah-Kyiv flight was carried out with a Syrian captain. A unique show included in the price of the flight! Ukrainian-speaking pilot on an Arabic flight, singing songs, showing sights in flight in the form of Mount Ararat and Lake Sevan. I still remember: “At once we landed, the trochs will be chatty, it’s fine, it’s fine, don’t boast! ” A lot has been written about Dabolim Airport - they say it’s small, shabby, and so on. I don’t know how it is in Russia, but our Odessa or Zaporozhye is far from a Hilton either! But in Goa, a new terminal is being built, which is still being built in Kyiv for Euro 2012, is being built, will not be completed. Keep in mind - on low-cost flights they find fault with the weight of luggage and dream that our non-English-speaking tourists will pay them extra for excess weight. The way out is simple - weigh everything in the hotel and the excess in your hand luggage.
Hotel. Majorda 5*. Of course, Majorda had better days, but everything is charming and still. We have been in many hotels - but with such a layout and such homeliness for the first time! You will be dropped off at your hotel around 5 am. Settlement in India in 3 days. In Majorda, they provide a room immediately (of course, if available), unlike the more expensive Kenilworth. Much has been written about the large (huge) area of the hotel. There are also larger squares in Mexico or the Dominican Republic, but here the layout is very cozy and correct. Behind the hotel there is some kind of infrastructure: shops, currency exchange, etc. We lived in a Portuguese-style wing on the second floor. The room was with 2 balconies - one overlooked the inner territory of the hotel, and the second to the courtyard - very unusual and romantic. You can stand under this balcony and sing serenades to your beloved - the atmosphere is conducive! When leaving the territory of the hotel after 20.00, they are recorded in the book. We don’t talk about bed linen, cleaning, the required amount of tea and coffee, bathrobes and slippers - we didn’t come for that, but it was all without problems. One day, closer to midnight, the Sikh families who came for the weekend were noisy, but with the help of a remark, this was also resolved. Don't expect fancy (Turkish) food, but you'll get a regular full breakfast with everything you need. So-called "fairs" come to the hotel - there was a jeweler and tea-t-shirts-spices-etc. Yes, the prices are really cheaper than outside the walls of the hotel and the good quality of all things sold - we recommend. We bought all the souvenirs for our friends here. The hotel has a very cozy lawn for sunbathing almost at the exit to the sea, but again we preferred to be closer to the sea. The Russian-speaking staff at the reception Sveta and Alla are attentive, helping our tourists, who are not strong in languages, as much as they can. In the evenings, themed dinners are held on various topics - they haven’t been, haven’t visited, but visually there aren’t many people, it’s even sad for the hotel staff to set the tables for a hot Indian day...
Beach and sheki. From the first day we went to the right and fell into the dexterous hands of Pan Mishmar in the faces of his nimble assistants Rammy (Rimbaud) and Moon. We liked their cooking - if we didn’t like it, we went to another institution - to the left. And so tasty, fashionable, youthful! Communicated mainly with Rammy and Moon. With Roma Pushkin somehow not on the same wavelength. Very helpful Sam, but for English speakers, he does not speak Russian very well yet. We also talked a lot with Rammy - he is a real native Goan, his grandmother is Portuguese, he knows Goan, Hindi, English and a little more Russian. Doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, likes to play football. He says that he dreams of leaving as a steward on a cruise ship - he is raising money for this. Moon is from northern Burma and has been working in Goa for many years. Captivating wonderful attitude of all the guys from Mishmar. And a good attitude also generates a positive feedback in the form of a tip, including. We tried all the seafood from the menu and not only: king fish, queen fish, barracuda, king and regular prawns. The only thing I didn’t like was the shark soup - for my taste, it’s like with bleach... Everything else is just lick your fingers! On the day with fresh juices, lunch and dinner, an average of $ 40 for two comes out. A separate word about the cakes - they are excellent. They took it in another tavern - not at all... The most wonderful memories of romantic dinners on the ocean! With a bottle of wonderful rum and the smell of the ocean, garlic bread, fresh fish and Beloved nearby. That's what we went for! By the way, Sveta started drinking rum. . . And on the last day, or rather the night, there was a lobster - Big and beautiful! Money changed there at Mishmar. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 49 rupees, we negotiated 50. Pan Mishmar also has a guest house - 20 dollars a day, invitations are issued.
Beach, ocean. The beach is wonderful. A wide coastal strip and stretching into the distance with fine sand. Entrance to the ocean without stones. Long, especially at low tide. In the coastal strip live crabs in shells - curls. Living creatures (in the sense of marine reptiles) were not seen or heard. In the morning they bring cows to bathe in the wild part of the beach - very picturesque. Cows are ocean-floating! Each shek has its own sunbeds (they are not hotel rooms) - therefore, when taking a sunbed, order at least something from the guys from Mishmar (in particular) - this is their income. On the beach, as it has been repeatedly written, sellers of stuff, beggars, masseurs, etc. walk and roam. To be afraid of the tourist police. Like everywhere else, there are disposable, but there are impudent...
We went to the night market in northern Goa, very interesting. Your hippie life, with clothing, interior and other accessories. It is worth going just to look at the variety of colors, the diversity of things sold, the colorful aborigines from Karnataka. Price - $ 35 / car without time limit. A lot of souvenirs, tea (only Russian-speaking people buy), spices, incense, etc.
Twice we went to the capital of Goa - Panaji. Pure Panaji - $ 25 / car without time limit, the second time we stopped in Old Goa - $ 30. Don't expect too much shopping in Panaji. The local ultramarket Big G is not worth the attention. Shopping street, Bombay Bazaar - you can find something interesting. We bought tea, rum to go, cashew nuts - very cheap, souvenirs (we collect wooden deities) - not bad things. On the street there is a glutton market for the locals, it’s a bit spicy for us, but there are local sweets there - it’s worth a try, don’t be afraid, you won’t get poisoned with clean hands. Brand stores are represented by benetton, adidas, cougar, reebok and something else. We did not like the assortment, but fellow pagans bought - a lot...
We also went to the nearby city - Margao, to the market. Buy souvenirs, tea and other things. Also very colorful. Trade rows: mixed tea, fruits, things, beggars, garbage, fish, then in a circle. We wanted to buy a silver figurine of Lakshmi on the advice of a doctor friend (more on this below), but the workmanship did not inspire. The price is about 50 dollars. The town itself is of little interest.
They really wanted to go to Hampi, but Yulia dissuaded them. You need to go for 2 days, if for 1 day, then a very long night road and in the morning you will arrive like a sausage, and wandering around in the heat is unrealistic, the city is big and one day is not enough - they postponed it for another time. By the way, the price is $300 per car. Guide - separately, Yulia does not travel.
The traditional Goan-tourist entertainment called: waterfall-elephant-spice was not considered. The waterfall had already dried up by this time, we rode elephants in Tae, and contemplation of spices was enough for us in Ceylon.
Health. On the first day, they did a massage on the beach, yes, cheaply - on sunbeds $ 13, in a beach bungalow - $ 20, but not very technically and with flying sand. On the very first day we went outside the hotel and 200 meters on the right we found the Om Ayurvedic clinic, met a wonderful man, a real Indian, a brahmin (this is the highest caste) Vibhav Shirvaikar. We had an Ayurvedic examination at his clinic (only 4 dollars). Then we were prescribed an Ayurvedic course of treatment (about $100) for two: we brought all the drugs home and use them here. Subsequently, all massages were done by him: both shirodar, and bags, and with a steam bath, and oil, very high quality and not much more expensive. In addition, he is a dealer of Indian cosmetics - the Himalayas, for example, a wonderful natural toothpaste 2 dollars 200 grams. Vibhav is a very interesting conversationalist. We learned a lot from him about the country and the way of life. By the way, he wants to come to us in Ukraine. It is also interesting for Indians!?
Well, the report ends, but the memories remain. About wonderful India, about wonderful people met there, about wonderful cuisine, and of course, about the ocean. Everything planned was fulfilled and exceeded. India actually turned out to be colorful, diverse and very kind! In many ways, even more interesting than Thailand and yet different from Ceylon. And as for the heaps of garbage and the "poverty" of the Indians, this is their way of life - you just need to accept it as it is, and not adjust them to our Slavic worldview. Smile and be smiled! All the best travel in life!
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