A kaleidoscopic blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures, sweetened with sun, sea, sand, seafood, susegad and spirituality, Goa is India’s pocket-sized paradise. Lonely Planet is your passport to Goa & Mumbai, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
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Take the Konkan Railway from Mumbai to Goa, chill on Palolem beach, or take a yoga class in Mandrem; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Paul Harding describes why he loves Goa & Mumbai. "After travelling overland from Delhi through central India and Mumbai to Goa back in the 90s, the beaches, all-night parties and laid-back tropical vibe came as a blissful surprise. Over many return visits a lot of things have changed, but the essence of Goa remains the same. I love the omnipresence of the beach, cruising through impossibly green countryside on two wheels, and the evening ritual of watching the sun melt into the Arabian Sea with a cold beer and a fish thali. And the Goan people - hard-working, optimistic, witty, quick with a smile and always happy to chat."
Goa & Mumbai Top 10
1. Panaji (Panjim)
2. Historic Goa
3. Mumbai to Goa by train
4. Dudhsagar Falls
5. Palolem beach
6. Mellow Mandrem
7. Mumbai's Colonial Architecture
8. Anjuna Market
9. Biking the Byways
10. Fabulous Festivals
Inside Lonely Planet’s Goa & Mumbai Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - Goa Today, History, The Goan Way of Life, Delicious India, Markets & Shopping, Arts & Architecture, Wildlife & the Environment
Coverage includes: Mumbai (Bombay), Panaji, Hampi & Central Goa, Anjuna & North Goa, Palolem & South Goa
Writers: Paul Harding, Daniel McCrohan, Kevin Raub, Iain Stewart
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