Though Goa was one of the last Indian states to gain independence, but when it comes to states with maximum tourist footfalls Goa is definitely the first! The state has always attracted attention of the national and international tourists due to its pristine beaches and unique culture. Goa has something very different from rest of India, for it was ruled by the Portuguese and not British before gaining independence. The Portuguese influence on architecture, culture and ways of life are at large in Goa. Best time to visit Goa is between the months of December and March.
If the tourism figures of the last few years are anything to go by, then Goa will be visited by lacs of tourists in the next few months. Konkan Railway has made Goa travels hassle free and people need not think twice before planning a trip. But there are still certain problems that the train travellers might face before, during and post the train journey to Goa. RailYatri app (or Railyatri.in web app), have remedied some such inconveniences with their features. Here is a look at 5 ways in which they help the travellers to Goa.
- Confirmation Probability: As mentioned before lacs of tourists from all over India would be travelling to sunbathe in the pristine beaches of Goa and attend the unique Carnival held there. So, tickets are bound to run out rather quickly. And tickets in trains with a good track record would be over within the blink of an eye. So, the confirmation probability for PNR status allows the tourists to Goa to take a risk free chance of booking waitlisted tickets that get confirmed on the date of journey. If the confirmation probability is High, you can rest assured that there will be no last minute heart breaks.
- Time Table: Did you know, break journeys often cut the travel time to Goa drastically. Changing trains from Andhra Pradesh or Maharastra can save you many hours. So, the trains between stations and time table of trains allows the tourists to view such connecting break journeys and spend some extra hours in the fun activities of Goa.
- Food Booking: Before the train reaches Goa, it passes through the Andhra Pradesh or Maharastra, which is the spicy food belt. The use of chilly in the food cooked here is high. This means, if you are not accustomed to spicy food, you can be at discomfort. Why not book a meal with RailYatri and taste food that suits you. The thalis have none too spicy food.
- Live Train Status: There is so much to see and do around in Goa that your plans are bound to be choke-a-block full. What if your train delays? You have to re-shuffle all the travel plans and even end up paying for things you never did or attended. Live train status shown through the RailYatri app allows you to think ahead. The app not only shows the delay status, but the probable arrival time to a Goa railway station based on past history. You will have extra time to make necessary changes and save some money by doing so.
- Taxi Booking: Goanese follow a western tradition to life. And as per the tradition, people have dinner and go to bed really early. Automatically the places nearby stations become forlorn quite early at night. If your train arrives late, you might have difficulty in finding a ride to the hotel. Even if you find one, it would cost exorbitant rates. Why not book a taxi from the train compartment and stay hassle free about transportation to the hotel. The taxis booked through RailYatri app, charge as per the normal fees for rides even in odd hours and rush season.
With over 25 lac users, RailYatri app is a must have app for all train travels. It allows the freedom of making information based decisions. So, install the RailYatri app in your mobile devices today!
