

While you’re in town, a visit to Dudhsagar Falls, Goa’s tallest waterfall, is definitely worth the chase (sorry TLC). In fact, don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to extend your stay to dive deeper into this corner of India. Goa definitely does not fall short on things to do and see. Alternatively, you’ll find Goa hostels located out of the centre along the coast, which is great for backpackers who are looking for a bit of R&R. Choosing to stay in a Goa hostel around the centre allows backpackers to be central and close by a range of public transport. You’ll find hostels in Goa in a range of locations, which allows backpackers to be close and sometimes within walking distance to some of the state’s attractions. Or how about one with party vibes, a buzzing craft beer bar and crazy happy hours? And don’t forget to check out our best hostels in Goa. Nature lovers can choose a hostel with the option to camp out outside.
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Goa accommodates for a range of backpacker types, from party animals to beach bums who come to relax and unwind on one of its stunning beaches. “The Dumka chapter of YHAI is also at the formation stage,” Sarkar said.Ī non-profit social outfit, Youth Hostels Association of India has altogether 78 hostels across the country and focusses on promoting tourism, social and cultural understanding, a clean environment besides setting up youth hostels and conducting adventure programmes.Goa, India’s party state, draws backpackers in from all around the world who are sun chasing and adventure seeking. He went on to add that with the CBSE board increasingly giving weightage to all-round development of students, the association would play a pivotal role in achieving that aim. “Thus, YHAI, once fully functional here, will be able to organise a number of programmes, particularly adventure sports for school students in Bokaro,” he said. If there are vacant beds at our hostels, accommodation will be definitely provided at concessional rates,” said Shivendra Dubey, chairman of YHAI, Jharkhand.Īccording to Sarkar, the presence of several CBSE schools in Bokaro and the residential colony structure make it easy to bring all cradles under one roof for any event. “Our members, who want to visit any place in the country having YHAI hostels, first need to check availability of rooms. Sarkar, who is posted in the sports department of Bokaro Steel Limited as a volleyball coach, further said as of now, YHAI members, who would come from across the country to take part in expeditions in the steel city, would put up at Yuvraj Hotel in Bokaro’s Sector IV. As tickets have to be booked in advance, we need to complete putting together a committee for YHAI’s Bokaro chapter,” said well-known volleyball player Jaideep Sarkar, who has been appointed convener of the organisation’s Bokaro unit.Īnother meeting will be held on Sunday, where the modalities will be thrashed out. “We are now chalking out plans so that camps for adventure sports like paragliding, parasailing and cycle expedition can be organised during or ahead of summer. The association, which has presence in three other cities of Jharkhand, namely Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Hazaribagh, has opened only two hostels in the state - one at Hotel Anjali in Ranchi and another at Hotel Boulevard, Jamshedpur. The Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) has forayed into the steel town, promising to pep up lives with a host of adventure sports and expeditions.

(Pankaj Singh)īokaro youngsters can get ready for some adrenaline rush. Members of Youth Hostels Association of India at a meeting in Bokaro earlier this week.
