Everyone knows that Goa is beautiful. We all hear of the Sun, Sand and the Sea. But how would you explore every nook and corner of Goa where public transport may not take you? Well, thanks to the Self Drive Cars option available in Goa; your dreams have just gotten real.
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt.
A road trip in Goa, will help you refresh yourself from your daily monotonous routines. There are many self drive car rental service providers in Goa. Auto Gallery is one of them. They bring to you 5 awesome road trips that will surely help you fall in love with the sights on your journey.
- Tamdi Surla: This location is popular for two reasons. One is an ancient Shaivite temple of Lord Shiva built in the 12th century and also a gorgeous natural waterbody called the Tambdi Surla Waterfall. A place of scenic beauty, it is located at the foothills of the Anmod Ghat in North Goa close to the town of Valpoi. A drive to find this location will give you a thrill as you will pass through a city and then a scintillating adventure as you make your way through dense vegetation and uphill terrains. You will catch glimpses of life in the wild, a few peacocks and the chirping of birds.
- The Chapora Fort: The river of Chapora is believed to be the charm of North Goa. The Chapora Fort, commonly known by tourists as ‘Dil Chahta Hai Fort’ after a famous movie that was filmed there, is Goa’s finest forts which has not been commercialised excessively. It retains its natural look and a road trip to explore this fort is very interesting. Located in the Taluka of Bardez, the Fort is 10 kms from the major city of Mapusa. Enjoy a coastal ride along the beaches of North Goa and Vagator in particular. Brace yourselves for a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea from around Fort.
- Rajbag Beach & Cabo De Rama Fort: A very less known stretch of the Arabian Sea in South Goa is called the Rajbag Beach. It is located very close to the famous Cabo De Rama fort which is the popular sight-seeing destination of South Goa. A road trip to this place is truly exciting due to the unwinding village roads that have very little traffic. The villages along the stretch are not densely inhabited and hence they are clean and bear a fresh look. One will be mesmerised with the view from Rajbag Beach and Cabo de Rama fort. Around the location one can indulge in a lot of hidden trails that have been found by fellow-explorers. The location is about 30 kms from the city of Margao.
- Turtle Nesting Beaches of Galgibag and Agonda: All you nature lovers must take a trip to these two beaches that play a special role showing mother earth some love. These two beaches house turtle nesting sites that are given a significant amount of protection to help breed these species. Certain areas around this place are no development zones so you will not find too many restaurants or other commercial activities happening around this place. One has to wade through uphill sloppy narrow roads, travel parallel to the famous Taplona River and a lot of estuaries and lagoons on your way here. The location is about 45 kms from the city of Margao.
- Diwar & Chorao Islands Via Ribandar: These beautiful Islands can be accessed by ferry from the Village of Ribandar. A ride to Ribandar will have you in awe of the traditional heritage homes of Portuguese architecture on the banks of the River Mandovi. Upon boarding the ferry with your vehicle, you will be taken to the Islands, where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of these twin islands. The Chorao Island hosts the famous Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary where one can see a large variety of birds. The location is about 11 kms from the city of Panjim.
Explore Goa like never before at your own time and convenience by renting your favourite vehicles at Auto Gallery, Goa’s trusted car rental service that provides for safe and reliable vehicles for all purposes.
If you are looking for a Sedan, a hatchback or a muscled SUV they have got it all. You can also rent a jeep if you want to go for some adventure drive.
Enjoy yourself as you drive through this beautiful state, remember to drive safely and respect the traffic rules while keeping the place clean.
