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I'm sure it is great fun riding to Goa.
But if you are already live in Goa, where do you ride to on the weekends? I'll list out a few ideas here; some roads that are worth riding on - in and around Goa. Bear in mind that this list might be very specific to Goa. Some of the places listed will be small towns or villages and might be unknown to those living outside of Goa. Google maps would definitely help in this case. So if you live in Goa or if you are on a ride to Goa, here are some good roads to ride on.
What exactly do you mean by "good roads"?
Well... my definition of good roads involves a lot of curves, smooth and clean tarmac, lack of traffic and pedestrians, good vistas, curves... you get it. The destination may not matter in most cases, it is just the ride that is of prime importance. Most of the rides listed would have been started from Panaji because it is the capital of Goa and because I live close to Panaji
OK, so where's the list?
Here it is. In no particular order. And yes, please add to the list. It'll be great for bikers like me.
Ride 1: Tambdi Surla
Where: Here
Distance: 68 KM (one way)
Duration: 1.5 - 2.0 hours (one way)
Why: Very smooth road with lot of curves off the main road from Khandepar. From here onwards you are riding in a forested area and small villages. The roads are narrow but with less traffic. Don't make it a frantic ride. Keep it slow and enjoy the cornering fun. Be careful with the truck traffic between Ponda and Khandepar.
Best time: A weekend ride is more fun with less heavy vehicular traffic.
What to see: The 12th century Mahadev temple at Tambdi Surla. The surrounding forest and hills are pristine, especially in the rains and after monsoons.
Pics:
The road
The temple
Some amateur off-roading on the dried river-bed
I'm sure it is great fun riding to Goa.
But if you are already live in Goa, where do you ride to on the weekends? I'll list out a few ideas here; some roads that are worth riding on - in and around Goa. Bear in mind that this list might be very specific to Goa. Some of the places listed will be small towns or villages and might be unknown to those living outside of Goa. Google maps would definitely help in this case. So if you live in Goa or if you are on a ride to Goa, here are some good roads to ride on.
What exactly do you mean by "good roads"?
Well... my definition of good roads involves a lot of curves, smooth and clean tarmac, lack of traffic and pedestrians, good vistas, curves... you get it. The destination may not matter in most cases, it is just the ride that is of prime importance. Most of the rides listed would have been started from Panaji because it is the capital of Goa and because I live close to Panaji
OK, so where's the list?
Here it is. In no particular order. And yes, please add to the list. It'll be great for bikers like me.
Ride 1: Tambdi Surla
Where: Here
Distance: 68 KM (one way)
Duration: 1.5 - 2.0 hours (one way)
Why: Very smooth road with lot of curves off the main road from Khandepar. From here onwards you are riding in a forested area and small villages. The roads are narrow but with less traffic. Don't make it a frantic ride. Keep it slow and enjoy the cornering fun. Be careful with the truck traffic between Ponda and Khandepar.
Best time: A weekend ride is more fun with less heavy vehicular traffic.
What to see: The 12th century Mahadev temple at Tambdi Surla. The surrounding forest and hills are pristine, especially in the rains and after monsoons.
Pics:
The road
The temple
Some amateur off-roading on the dried river-bed
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