Nature Lover's 6-Day Itinerary in Goa

  1. Day 1: Butterfly Conservatory and Spice Garden
    23 minutes (10.3 km) from Goa International Airport

    Explore the Butterfly Conservatory, where you can witness over 100 species of butterflies and moths, and then walk through the adjacent Spice Garden, where you can see a wide variety of spices and herbs being grown luxuriantly in this region.

  2. Day 2: Dudhsagar Waterfalls and Mollem National Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (60.8 km) from Butterfly Conservatory

    Head to Dudhsagar Waterfalls, one of India's tallest waterfalls, and then explore the Mollem National Park, known for its rich biodiversity, flora, and fauna. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for Indian Gaur, leopards, black panthers, Malabar giant squirrels, and a variety of birds.

  3. Day 3: Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Dr. Salim Ali Museum
    46 minutes (23.2 km) from Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Visit the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary located on the western tip of the Island of Chorão, approximately 15 km from the capital city, Panjim. Afterward, you can visit the Dr. Salim Ali Museum, which is dedicated to the history of ornithology in India, especially in the state of Goa.

  4. Day 4: Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoo
    52 minutes (28.5 km) from Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

    Visit the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to a variety of animals such as blackbuck, Indian bison, peafowl, sloth bears, leopards, and deer, etc. You can take a safari in the park and then visit the Bondla Zoo located inside the sanctuary.

  5. Day 5: Sinquerim Beach and Fort Aguada
    1 hour 15 minutes (40.1 km) from Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoo

    Take a leisurely day at Sinquerim Beach and enjoy its warm sandy shores; watch the fishermen in the morning and take a stroll across to the Aguada Fort nearby; built-in 1612 CE, it is an impressive 17th-century fort that once guarded the Portuguese waters from invading sea-fairing powers.

  6. Day 6: Calangute Beach and Spice Plantation Tour
    33 minutes (16.2 km) from Sinquerim Beach and Fort Aguada

    Go for a morning swim at Calangute Beach, the most popular beach in Goa. After enjoying some time in the water, head out on a Spice Plantation Tour where you can learn all about how various spices are grown, how they smell and taste.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Butterfly Conservatory and Spice Garden (2 hours, ₹ 350 per person)
  • Dudhsagar Waterfalls and Mollem National Park (7 hours, ₹ 900 per person)
  • Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Dr. Salim Ali Museum (3 hours, ₹ 200 per person)
  • Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoo (6 hours, ₹ 450 per person)
  • Sinquerim Beach and Fort Aguada (4 hours, free entry)
  • Calangute Beach and Spice Plantation Tour (7 hours, ₹ 1500 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹ 3200

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore other beautiful beaches like Agonda Beach, Palolem Beach, and Benaulim Beach. If you have less time, drop one of the wildlife sanctuaries.

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