Independence Day weekend in Goa to be a costly affair

Indications are there that a holiday in Goa, a tourist hot spot, for the extended Independence Day weekend could prove to be an expensive affair. Mumbaikars usually make up the largest chunk of weekend holidayers to Goa and they will have to shell out four times the regular fare to land in Goa on August 12 or 13.
The normal airfare from Mumbai to Goa is Rs 1,500 but, it will cost upwards of Rs 8000 on August 12 and 13. Similarly, the return fare will be in the region of Rs 6500 for journeys on August 15 and 16.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 9 August 2016.

Not only flights bit even bus fares are at a premium. The bus fare from Bengaluru and Mumbai to Goa usually costs between Rs 700 to Rs 900 for a seat in an AC bus - it will cost Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000. Those travelers from regions like Mumbai who decide to drive down to Goa, getting a suitable accommodation would be tough. Hotels that could accommodate last minute travel plans, the charges could be in the region of Rs 12,000-33,000 per night per room.
Flight tickets to Goa from any of the metros are priced three to four times their regular fare for the extended weekend starting August 12.


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