Vansh TiwariUtilizing a month in GOA alone is like spending time on the shore. It will be going to move away immediately.
But, simultaneously, completing a month in Goa for 11,000 Rupees (144 US $ approx.) will make things exciting. This Goa solo trip budget guide is everything you require to read & understand. How did I do? & How you can do it too.
People come to Goa from worldwide and spend more than a month. During my visit to the Konkan region, I came across foreign people who spent months in Goa.
Consuming more than a month in Goa doesn’t mean that the people are madly rich and lazy low on the beaches.
The people who are thinking of sojourning longer hunt for a side hustle. That can pay off their regular Goa expenses.
Suppose you took a break off from your routine & just required to spend time in peace. Then, Goa won’t disappoint you. Let me tell you something immediately at the start. You will have to cross the routes of patience and sacrifice.
Underneath will be a budget for long-time travelers. You can even explore by following the Goa Itinerary for 3 Days.
Are you ready to kick start an astonishing adventure?
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How to Manage Your Goa Solo Trip Budget Below 11k for 1 Month?
If your inquiry directly is – What is the Goa Solo trip budget?
Then,
Mainly, you need to decide – What type of traveler you are?
- Luxury Budget Traveler – If you are a complete pleasure level traveler, for e.x – Whatever happens, I will stay on the beachside Villa in Goa, kind of a traveler.
- Adjusting Budget Traveler – If you are adapting according to the situation traveler, for e.x – No problem, we will travel on the local buses in Goa, kind of a traveler.
If you’ll ask me –
I am very adaptable & strict about my budget. I always try to create various opportunities for myself to save a little.
If the circumstance arises, I am even ready to directly skip my breakfast to eat brunch (breakfast + lunch).
So, if you’re an Adjusting sort of budget traveler, on that note, your Goa Solo trip budget will be remarkable.
TRUST ME!
Below are the pointers which had helped me, and I will be helping you to achieve your Goa trip budget goal as well –
1. Onwards – Backwards Journey
The preparation to Spend One Exciting Month in Goa under Rs.11,000 starts before departure. Your purpose should be to travel to Goa by train unless you have a coupon that offers a great discount by air.
You can choose Rajdhani Express and other trains which take more time & cost less. Remember, the motive of the article is to minimize the Goa trip budget.
The trains, such as Goa Sampark Kranti Express and Mangala Lakshwadeep Express, cost less but take more time.
The article will concentrate on 1 Month of exploration, and I believe that time will not be a problem. Moreover, the sleeper coach will cost you under Rs.1000; for 3A, it’s beneath Rs. 2000.
Note – The train seats get reserved quickly. Therefore, it’s advisable to book as early as feasible.
It would be best if you sacrificed your pleasure of traveling by air in exchange for traveling by train.
I assume that the onward and backward Journey will be a different experience.Â
2. Staying in Goa within a Budget
Several hostels in Goa start as low as Rs. 200/250 per Day if you have chosen a hostel to stay in Goa.
Let’s assume Rs.200 per night hostel stay & that in the end compiles Rs.6000 (Rs.200 x 30 days) for a month.
It would be best if you thought that your 80% budget for the Goa trip in the low budget had been consumed in onward – backward Journey + Stay for a month. So then, how it’s possible to end up under Rs.11,000?
Now, here comes the role of finding opportunities that match your Interest level & skills.
Suppose you have an interest in:
- Painting
- Handling Social Media
- Photography
- Web Designing
- Story Telling
The list goes on!
You can search for volunteering opportunities in a hostel/hotel/NGO in Goa.
Does that Sound Fascinating?
Who doesn’t want to explore Goa for a prolonged time +? It wouldn’t cost you much.
There are online websites to find volunteering opportunities in Goa and everywhere in exchange for the skills.
That will be a money saver of the overall Goa trip budget because, in exchange for your skills, the hostel/hotel/NGO will provide you with a stay with them.
I Volunteered in Goa and stayed for 30 Days.
Things to Enquire Before Starting Volunteering Work
- You must check the property thoroughly that you are becoming a part of.
- You must check what you’ll need to do & in exchange, what will be provided to you as a benefit in business.
- The no. of hours you will be Volunteering per Day. And the no. of days that you’ll be doing.
The Volunteering work acts as a helping hand for the property.
That can also be a perfect way to experience the culture & traditions apart from traveling to Goa for a month.
3. Travel Using Goa Local Transport
Goa Local transport is affordable & convenient for visitors to see around.
You’ll need to sacrifice the rented scooter/bike & should have to wait patiently for the Goa local buses to arrive.
I have stated above that Sacrifice and Patience will examine you if you want to conclude the Goa trip budget beneath Rs.11,000 for a month.
The rented scooter in Goa will cost you around Rs everywhere. 200-300 per Day + Petrol cost. On the other hand, the bus charges a minimum of Rs.20-30 to reach a particular place.
If you traveled using the local bus transport daily, your per-day bus expenses would not exceed your Goa budget trip. Also, during a month in Goa, you won’t be going out all the time and every Day. Hence, you must pay for the rented scooter/bike daily.
Using Goa’s local bus service, you can commute to almost everywhere in Goa & that too affordably.
If you are traveling for the first time in Goa Then, you will easily be fascinated by low-cost rental vehicles.
You can also take lifts on the roadside.
You will find a lot of foreigners & they are helpful if you need a lift. So sometimes you’ll get help as needed, and often you won’t.
Just don’t worry! Haha
You can decide to walk, but you will hardly spot anyone walking around. That will be your hard time moving alone in the heat.
But you can do one thing, which I have also done. Plugin your earphones and keep walking. If you find someone who can give you help, take it, and if not, keep moving.
4. Food to Eat in Goa
Let’s recall point two a little if you had chosen to Volunteer at a property. They will be going to provide you with a stay and food.
So, the food problem is solved.
When the Volunteering place, going to provide you with a stay only. Then, it would help if you ate from the local eateries in Goa.
Most of the local establishments which I had seen offer only two things on the menu –
- Veg Thali
- Fish Thali
That can satisfy your stomach, and you’ll get to sense the local food of Goa. Moreover, you can have your entire Day’s food in the Goa local eateries for under Rs. 200 – 250 per Day. Food is essential to your trip anywhere, and what’s better than saving a few bucks on food in Goa?
You can even have a Samosa Pav in the evening or at night. It will be light, and you will feel solid and connected to the unique local Goa combination of food.
I got addicted to the Samosa Pav and ate two in the morning and two in the evening.
The Samosa Pav had become my routine towards the end of the month. The Samosa Pav will cost you around Rs.20 (I can’t tell if the rates increased), which will be effective.
I want that you should experience the Goa culture. Food is an essential element that describes a culture.
It will be enough for your one-time meal if you eat a Veg Thali/Fish Thali.
Rest depends upon your capacity and stamina.
5. Cheat Day
For once in 10 days, you can cheat all the above points.
e.x- You can eat in restaurants around the beaches or anywhere else.
3 Cheat days in a month are acceptable, but beyond that will surpass your Goa Solo Trip Budget.
6. Choosing the Most Convenient Time for a Day-Out
Try to move out to explore in the evening because it would become pleasing and relaxing. Even you will feel comfortable when you choose to walk around.
Assume you had chosen to go out on a hot sunny day, then it’s clear that your stamina will give up quickly.
7. Showing Your Skills on the Beaches of Goa
Goa beaches attract crowds from all over the world. But don’t forget the happening environment that people create on the beaches.
Most tourists come along the seashore and show their skills. For example, they made a seashell, handmade eatables, or a foot massage service. Everyone will be involved in some activity in the evening on the beaches. That acts as the best way to stay longer in Goa.
Suppose you want to do something related but don’t know what to do! Just go there and see what everyone is doing and what value you can add to other experiences.
The beaches like Arambol & Morjim are known for the activities on the beachside.
People involve themselves in various activities.
Like –
- Tattoo making
- Magic tricks
- Singing
- Dancing
- Playing musical instruments
These are some ways you can implement to control your Goa trip budget.
Conclusion
Hence, you put your hands in your pockets with the end of a month in Goa. If you found some rupees/dollars left, then you succeeded.
If you haven’t, you also succeeded because you have tried hard to control the Goa Solo trip budget.
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