Go Goa.... & Bondla Experience...

Been to Goa a lot of times...but this time it was bit different. Took an noon Indigo flight to Goa. Thankfully it was on time. I always enjoyed taking snaps of clouds. So did this time too. 

Loved the view from the sky....its a bliss sight... We landed in an hours time..and straight we drove in to Club Mahindra Varca beach resort. One of their best resorts I must say. Been to their Coorg, Munnar & Kumbhalgarh resorts. But Goa happens to be one of its kind.

Club Mahindra was aweesome..they had their private entry to the Varca beach..so never bothered to venture out on other beaches as it was quite hot and humid. Food is always awesome :) A huge buffet always awaits you there. Spent the rest of the evening by the beach & clicking every shade of the sky..

Next day we headed to meet a friend of mine ...spent some good time... He only had recommended a visit to Bondla. Then headed to the most famous church St. Francis Xavier. Been there a couple of times. Feels nice when am there always..

Day ended well...Next day spent time in the resort..Booked up for a nice rejuvenating therapy at their Svaastha Spa. Felt fresh like never before :). 

The next day we headed for Bondla Sanctuary. Around 2 hours drive from Varca beach. The drive was awesome. Just wished it was some other month either September or something..it would have been more pleasant. Bondla Sanc. is located deep in the woods. Away from all the hustle bustle of the world. They have 6 cottages..which would just cost around Rs. 500 per room.

A 15 mins drive from the cottages is the main Mini Bondla Zoo... we just reached on time for the visit to their mini zoo.. it was fun... saw tigers..bears..and couple of more wild animals..

Then we headed back to your cottage..small but beautiful..

   

 A place disconnected from almost everything...no noise..no mobile connectivity...no TV :) 

For once I enjoyed the calmness...away from the rush of life in Mumbai..Dinner was done in a small canteen they had, where in they would cook as per our needs. Food was yumm and made in the typical village style..simple and yet yummy.

Dinner was led by a small walk in the forests of sorts... all we can hear is insects buzzing and suddenly it started raining heavily. Poured for an hour almost which help the temperature to calm down by 4-6 degrees. Then the weather was awesome. Cold winds kept flowing and can hear the trees enjoying the breeze. 

The next day...we were up early and went for another small walk where we spotted a Deer on the road. By the time we could get close..it went off back in to the woods. But the site was awesome. Had never spotted it like this before..the enthusiasm in me was just like how a kid would have.

Good things always come to an end...and so was my short holiday... It was time to head back to the airport...and a flight back to Mumbai.. 

As I am back to Mumbai now...my mind is working out another holiday plans... so typical me :)