Open your heart out, feel the soft beach sand beneath your feet and welcome Goa into hearts and minds. Its unmistakable pull has always cast a spell on every traveller, so much so that they want to stay on and make it their home. Once the home ground of the Portuguese colonists, its one state that has managed to strike the perfect balance between traditional Konkani openness and the classic Portuguese charm. Be it the architecture, music, cuisine, dance or speech, you will see the Portuguese ethos interacting perfectly with the Indian values. What better place could be there to strike up camp for as long as you need. It was thus, at this serene destination that Backpacker Panda set up its first hostel. Started with the sole aim of making travelling easier, safer and accessible for all the travellers, across the globe, Backpacker Panda is all set to change the travelling trends of Indian and foreign backpackers around the globe. An Indian chain of European themed hotels, Backpacker Panda combines the best of both worlds in terms of design sensibilities and gracious hospitality. The best part about being at a Backpacker Panda hostel is that you are always in close proximity with the various landmarks of the destinations as well as the arrival points such as airports, bus stand as well as the Railway Station. So, now matter where arrive you are never too far from a Backpacker Panda Hostel. Open the doors of the hostel and you will find a smiling, friendly crew, comfortable dormitories, cozy linens, air-conditioned dormitories as well as private rooms that are replete with everything that you need to make your sojourn memorable. It is here that you will find a perfect melange of cleanliness, relaxation and security. All the hostels have free Wi-Fi, fully functional kitchenette and a cheerful common area where you can interact with other like minded travellers.
A joyous ensemble of all the values that Backpacker Panda embodies is the Backpacker Panda at Goa. Located near the Calangute Beach, it is easily reachable from any means of transport that you might choose. As with all the hostel locations of Backpacker Panda, it is within a close call of all the major pit-stops such as Candolim Beach (350m) as well as the main road through Calangute/ Candolim. The hostel is a well connected to the Thivim Railway Station (20km), Vasco Railway Station (39Km), Madgaon Railway station(47km), Panaji Bus Stand(12Km) and Mapusa Bus Stand (9km), the Dabolim airport, too is at an easy distance(37km). A marvellous vista of the joie de vivre (joy of life) of the state of Goa, it is the top choice for all backpackers who find home in the gushing waves and pristine golden sands. Find a home away from home and family that spans across the globe right here as you revel in comfort and camaraderie of world travellers. Once here, you can choose from 4 Bed Mixed Dormitories, 6 Bed Mixed dormitories, 8 Bed Mixed dormitories as well as a 6 Bed exclusively female dormitory. If you would like a more personal experience, you can pick from the 2 En-suite rooms that are private and furnished just for your taste for 2 persons each. So, come, share this experience with hundreds of like minded travellers who create innumerable stories within these artfully graffitied walls.