Start your day in North Goa by exploring the best beaches. Begin with the famous Baga Beach offering numerous water activities and vibrant nightlife. Continue to Anjuna Beach for its bohemian vibe and spectacular sunset views. End your day with a visit to the world-renowned Calangute Beach for its white sands and serene surroundings.
Get ready for a cultural and historical journey in Old Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing colonial churches and structures dating back to the 16th century. Begin at the Basilica of Bom Jesus, home to St. Francis Xavier's remains. Visit the striking Se Cathedral, the largest church in Asia, and the Church of St. Cajetan, built-in Baroque style architecture, and a replica of Rome's Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
Complete your trip by exploring the interior of Goa with a visit to the Sahakari Spice Farm, an organic plantation where you can take a guided tour, sample farm-grown spices, and indulge in traditional Goan cuisine. Head to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls to witness one of the tallest cascading waterfalls in India. Take a bumpy ride aboard a jungle jeep and hike the trails for an unforgettable experience of natural beauty.
To get around Goa, tourists can rent scooters or bikes, take local buses or taxis. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available at Goa International Airport, with a travel cost of approximately INR 1500 to reach the North Goa beach area.
If you have more time, explore South Goa's beaches and churches, take a river cruise tour, or experience Goan nightlife. If you have less time, skip the Sahakari Spice Farm and head directly to Dudhsagar Waterfalls.
Goa International Airport (GOI) is located in Dabolim, 23 KM (14 miles) from the capital city of Panaji.