A 3-Day Itinerary for Goa

1. Day 1: Old Goa and Beaches
   30 minutes (10 miles) from Goa International Airport

   Visit the historic Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating back to the 16th century. Next, see the Church of St. Cajetan, built-in Portuguese Baroque style. Relax at nearby Miramar Beach in the evening.

2. Day 2: Wildlife and Nature
   30 minutes (12 miles) from Miramar Beach

   Start the day by visiting the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park known for its diverse flora and fauna. Enjoy sights of elephants, tigers, and leopards. Visit Dudhsagar waterfall, one of the tallest waterfalls in India at 320 meters, and enjoy the freshwater stream. End the day at Leopard Valley, famous for its wild parties.

3. Day 3: Adventure and Culture
   30 minutes (12 miles) from Leopard Valley

   Head to Fort Aguada, built-in 1612, by the Portuguese to defend against the Dutch and the Marathas. For adventure, try water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat rides on the nearby Calangute Beach. In the evening, thrill your senses to the performances of folk music and dance at Tiatr to experience traditional Goan entertainment.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Basilica of Bom Jesus (1 hour, free)
• Church of St. Cajetan (45 minutes, free)
• Miramar Beach (2 hours, free)
• Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park (4 hours, INR 300 per head)
• Dudhsagar waterfall (3 hours, INR 400 per head)
• Leopard Valley (4 hours, INR 1,500 per head)
• Fort Aguada (2 hours, free)
• Calangute Beach (3 hours, INR 200 for water sports)
• Tiatr Folk Music and Dance (2 hours, INR 500 per head)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,900 per head

Useful Tips

For those with extra time, try exploring the vibrant markets of Mapusa and Panaji.
Food lovers may enjoy the famous seafood of Anjuna Beach.
Movie buffs may like to visit the actual sets of classic Bollywood movies in Divar Island.

For those with less time, you may consider visiting either the wildlife sanctuary and Mollem National Park or the beaches and Fort Aguada in a day.