Goa Diaries #1: Traveling via Sleeper Coach Bus
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Recently I went to Goa with my dear husband and it was an experience of a lifetime. All those people who have been to Goa will agree with my following sentiment - 'I went to Goa for first time ever and I am sad that I never been there in past 28 years'. [Ha! Ha!]
I want to share so much, about the experiences that I had there and I would like to start with the one I was most skeptical about. Believe me but in my entire life I have traveled via bus only like 4-5 times. When my husband informed me that no trains are available I was worried but many people including him assured me that it would be a fine experience and honestly it was.
Given it was like a twelve hours run from Mumbai to Goa, we took sleeper bus and it was way above my expectations. The moment I stepped in the bus it was like I have stepped in some other world. I had a weird peculiar image for the experience but I could not be more wrong. The bus was very clean and everything was in order. It was quiet and peaceful inside and I could not have asked for more.
If you have traveled via a sleeper bus before than you can relate to what I mean but below are the pros and cons of travelling via bus:
Pros:
It is very comfortableSingle beds for stags and doubles for couples or people travelling togetherCurtains for privacyMuch better sleeping arrangements in comparison to train. My hubby is suffering from severe back issue for a week and I was exceptionally worried. But the moment I sat on bed my worries faded awayCons:Availability of washroom. If you have a weak bladder than you might want to skip on water as you can pee only when bus stopsLot of noise and bumps on road. If you are a light sleeper than it can be very painfulPoint to note: while booking try to book lower deck and seat closer to driver as it is very bumpy in the end of the bus.
I traveled in two buses in this trip and I admit Purple bus is fantastic. Superior quality stuff and sensible staff. Another I traveled was Siash and it was okay-okay. However but were comfortable.
I hope my post helps.
Love and Cheers.
Recently I went to Goa with my dear husband and it was an experience of a lifetime. All those people who have been to Goa will agree with my following sentiment - 'I went to Goa for first time ever and I am sad that I never been there in past 28 years'. [Ha! Ha!]
I want to share so much, about the experiences that I had there and I would like to start with the one I was most skeptical about. Believe me but in my entire life I have traveled via bus only like 4-5 times. When my husband informed me that no trains are available I was worried but many people including him assured me that it would be a fine experience and honestly it was.
Given it was like a twelve hours run from Mumbai to Goa, we took sleeper bus and it was way above my expectations. The moment I stepped in the bus it was like I have stepped in some other world. I had a weird peculiar image for the experience but I could not be more wrong. The bus was very clean and everything was in order. It was quiet and peaceful inside and I could not have asked for more.If you have traveled via a sleeper bus before than you can relate to what I mean but below are the pros and cons of travelling via bus:
Pros:
It is very comfortableSingle beds for stags and doubles for couples or people travelling togetherCurtains for privacyMuch better sleeping arrangements in comparison to train. My hubby is suffering from severe back issue for a week and I was exceptionally worried. But the moment I sat on bed my worries faded awayCons:Availability of washroom. If you have a weak bladder than you might want to skip on water as you can pee only when bus stopsLot of noise and bumps on road. If you are a light sleeper than it can be very painfulPoint to note: while booking try to book lower deck and seat closer to driver as it is very bumpy in the end of the bus.
I traveled in two buses in this trip and I admit Purple bus is fantastic. Superior quality stuff and sensible staff. Another I traveled was Siash and it was okay-okay. However but were comfortable.
I hope my post helps.
Love and Cheers.
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