Avoid
Arambol in May
Goa, India
Off-season. Most shacks closing.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Off-season. Most shacks closing.
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter essential.. road condition: Decent but narrow approach roads.. public transport: Buses from Mapusa. Very limited.. from nearest city: Panaji 35km (1hr). Mapusa 22km (45min).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Pernem Police Station (12km). nearest hospital: Pernem hospital (12km). Basic clinic in village.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent in village. Weak at Sweet Lake and Kalacha Beach.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Sweet Lake is fun for kids, Drum circles are entertaining, Relaxed atmosphere
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak hippie season. Drum circles nightly. Perfect weather. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Long-stay community fully settled in. Paragliding ideal. |
| March | 4/5 | Still good. Starting to warm up. Some travelers leaving. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. Sweet Lake still refreshing. Beach less pleasant. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Off-season. Most shacks closing. |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon. Everything closed. Beach dangerous. |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon. |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. First arrivals setting up. |
| October | 3/5 | Season starting. Early-bird travelers. Quieter than peak. |
| November | 4/5 | Season in swing. Drum circles restart. Yoga shalas open. |
| December | 5/5 | Full season — Christmas/NYE beach parties, full community. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Panaji 35km (1hr). Mapusa 22km (45min).. Roads: Decent but narrow approach roads.. Self-drive: Scooter essential.. Public transport: Buses from Mapusa. Very limited.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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