What is a good way to travel through the southwest of india ie: goa and two provinces below and lakshadweep???

I am travelling with my wife and son. I have travelled through southeast asia and other third world regions. i love the culture , the food, and the lifestyle. I am looking to travel safely through Goa and the states below and possibly go to the lakshadweep islands . if you have any info on this area please help.

You can travel by air, road or rail.

There are plenty of airlines doing these routes now and bookings need to be done well in advance to avoid any holiday rush.

Road is another good way to travel (car or bus). There are a lot of privately run Volvo luxury buses which are very comfortable.

Railways is another option and you can travel by the Konkan railway line.

There is no catamaran service at present doing the Bombay – Goa route but some cruise lines offer 15 day packages or shorter (to and fro) on the routes ….departure Bombay or Goa …..and cruise down to the Lakshadweep islands with halts on the way.

If you are halting in Goa and want more info on this state you can contact me…..

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