30 minutes (12.7 km) from Goa International Airport
Morning: Visit the picturesque and historic Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church. Enjoy the scenic view of Altinho Hill from the church.
Afternoon: Take a bus from Panaji to Miramar Beach. Spend some relaxing time at the beach and try out some local street food.
Evening: Head to the Dona Paula Jetty and take a sunset boat ride. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the river Mandovi.
Day 2: Old Goa
30 minutes (10.8 km) from Panaji
Morning: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Basilica of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St. Francis Xavier.
Afternoon: Head to the majestic Se Cathedral, which is one of the largest churches in Asia.
Evening: Explore the beautiful and historic Church of St. Cajetan, which was modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Day 3: Dudhsagar Waterfalls
2 hours (60.7 km) from Old Goa
Morning: Take a train or bus to Kulem. From there, take a jeep safari to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls.
Afternoon: Take a dip in the refreshing waters of the Dudhsagar Waterfalls.
Evening: Return to Kulem and enjoy some local food at one of the restaurants.
Recommendations
Don't miss out on the Saturday Night Market at Arpora, which is a great place to shop for souvenirs and enjoy live music and food. If you have an extra day, visit the spice plantations in Ponda to learn about the local spices. You can also take a day trip to the beaches of South Goa, such as Palolem Beach and Colva Beach. To save money, consider taking public transportation or renting a scooter to get around.
Time and Costs Estimates
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church (1 hour, Free)
Miramar Beach (2 hours, Rs. 300 for food and transportation)
Dona Paula Jetty boat ride (1 hour, Rs. 300)
Basilica of Bom Jesus (1 hour, Free)
Se Cathedral (1 hour, Free)
Church of St. Cajetan (1 hour, Free)
Dudhsagar Waterfalls (4 hours, Rs. 1500 for jeep safari and food)
Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation and transportation): Rs. 2400