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3-Day "Foodie" Itinerary for North Goa in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Discover the Flavors of Panaji
    20 minutes (6.8 miles) from Goa International Airport

    On your first day, head to Panaji, the capital city of Goa, to experience the flavors of the state. Start your morning at Cafe Tato with a cup of their famous cutting chai and some delicious samosas. Next, wander around the city and visit the iconic Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. For lunch, head to Vinayak Family Restaurant for some mouthwatering Goan fish curry and rice. Spend your afternoon exploring the colorful Fontainhas neighborhood, known for its Portuguese-inspired architecture. End your day with dinner at Viva Panjim, a cozy family-run restaurant that serves a variety of traditional Goan dishes.

  2. Day 2: Beachside Eats and Treats
    30 minutes (10.5 miles) from Panaji

    Start your morning with breakfast and coffee at Cafe Sussegado Souza, a charming cafe located on the Anjuna Beach. After breakfast, hit the beach and soak up the sun. For lunch, head to Thirsty Bear for some delicious wood-fired pizzas and refreshing craft beers. In the evening, take a stroll along the Baga Beach and stop by Britto's, a popular beachside shack known for its seafood and cocktails. End your day with dinner at Gunpowder, a rustic restaurant that serves traditional Indian dishes with a modern twist.

  3. Day 3: Spice and Everything Nice
    45 minutes (18.6 miles) from Anjuna Beach

    For your final day in North Goa, take a trip to the spice plantations of Ponda to experience the aromatic flavors of Indian spices. Start your morning with breakfast at Sahakari Spice Farm, known for its delicious spice-infused food and guided tours of the plantation. After your tour, head to Udupi Sri Krishna Temple for some authentic South Indian vegetarian food. Spend your afternoon wandering around the plantation and picking up some fresh spices to take home. End your day with dinner at Black Sheep Bistro, a trendy restaurant that serves fusion Goan cuisine with a European twist.

Recommendations

If you have time, visit the Saturday Night Market in Arpora to experience the vibrant nightlife and street food culture of Goa. For a day trip, head to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls and enjoy the scenic beauty of the natural wonder. To maximize your fun, try to sample as many Goan delicacies as possible, including vindaloo, sorpotel, bebinca, and feni.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Cafe Tato (30 minutes, ₹200)
  • Vinayak Family Restaurant (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Cafe Sussegado Souza (45 minutes, ₹400)
  • Thirsty Bear (1 hour, ₹800)
  • Britto's (1 hour, ₹1000)
  • Gunpowder (1 hour, ₹800)
  • Sahakari Spice Farm (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Udupi Sri Krishna Temple (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Black Sheep Bistro (1 hour, ₹1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹5000

Book your North Goa hotel and flight at https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo

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