Road trips are adventurous and refreshing. If you are also planning for driving to Goa from Mumbai, we have some quick tips for you. Mumbai is around 600 km away from Goa which usually takes 10 to 12 hours to reach depending upon the route you take. An Adventurous Road Trip From Mumbai To Goa is more about the journey than a destination. Going through mesmerizing western Ghats to reach sandy beaches is in itself refreshing and mesmerizing. Now let’s see how you can make this road trip safe and memorable:
Best Season for a planning road trip
From November to March is usually the best time to visit Goa. During this time, the weather temperature of Mumbai and Goa both stays around 28-32 degree Celsius which is perfect for a road trip. You can travel comfortably during this season without much worrying about hot sunny rays and dehydration.
Off-Season or On-season
If you are a party lover and love hopping in and around the crowd, then visiting
Goa on-season ( October to March) would be a good idea. You can enjoy beach parties, heavy shopping, musical events during this time. It becomes difficult to find a good Hotel in Goa during On-Season, so book it in advance.
But if you want to enjoy beautiful, calm and silent nature, it would be better for you to visit Goa off-season only. You can get the best accommodation easily without even advance booking during this season.
Two Major routes to Goa from Mumbai
NH4 ( Pune- Kolhapur Route) and NH 17 ( Ratnagiri-Konkan Route) are two major routes to Goa from Mumbai. You can choose which route suits you and your group of friends.
- NH4 is considered as a perfect route for family trips as roads in this route are smooth and four-lane. You can stop over Satara and Kolhapur to visit Rankala lake, Jyotiba Temple and Panhala Fort.
- NH17 or NH66 route is also a beautiful and scenic route but is longer than NH 4 route. You can stop over Ganpatipule, Karnala Bird Sanctuary (Panvel), and Ratnagiri. Ratnagiri is famous for Alphonso mangoes. If you are travelling during the mango season, don’t forget to relish it.
In the end, we suggest you drive safely and carefully. Get most out of your road trip without disturbing others. Other things you need to keep in your mind is -Don’t drink while driving, carry your documents, keep a track of traffic on GPS, avoid driving at night and don’t misbehave with cops or race against other cars. Have a happy and safe road trip!
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