Mapusa

Mapusa is a small town clustered around the mount (alto). With an even blend of residential and commercial establishments, it forms the hub of north Goa. 13 kms from Panaji, a sharing taxi or a bus will take you there. Known popularly for its Friday market, people from all over Goa come here to buy and sell their wares. On this particular day, apart from other regular items, you will also get plants and saplings, ready spiced Goan pork sausages, dried fish and prawns, clothing, junk jewelry, and the famous country liquor, all sold at the most reasonable prices you could possibly find.

Accommodation

• Tourist Hotel
• Hotel Satyaheera
• Ruchira
• Hotel Vilena

Access

Roadways

There are a number of buses to and from Mumbai. The fare (for a luxury one) is RS 210 (approx) and the journey time is approximately 17-18 hrs. Buses are also available for the adjoining points, from the Kadamba Bus Stand. Approximately Fares and travel time for some are :

• Anjuna : RS 5 - 30 minutes
• Calangute : RS 5 - 30 minutes
• Panaji : RS 5 - 30 minutes
• Margao : RS 20

Buses are also available for Belgaum, Hubli and Pune, as well as Chapora, Candolim and Arambol.

A journey to Anjuna or Calangute by Mobike costs around RS 30 to RS 35. By taxi, its around RS 100, autorickshaw costs a bit less at RS 75.

Railways

The nearest railhead is Mapusa Road (Shivim), about 12 km north, east of the town proper. Some trains (Konkan Railways) stops here, but not all. A drive from the station to the downtown costs around RS 80 by autorickshaw and RS 125 by taxi.