4-Day Adventure Itinerary for Bangalore and Goa

  1. Day 1: Bangalore
    Estimated Time: 2 hours (14.6 km) from Bangalore International Airport (BLR)

    Begin your adventurous trip in Bangalore by visiting Cubbon Park in the heart of the city. This park is spread across 300 acres and home to more than 6,000 trees. Next, head to Wonderla Amusement Park to experience some thrilling rides. After lunch, visit Nandi Hills for breathtaking views of the city below and enjoy paragliding or hiking. End your day with a visit to Skandagiri Hills for a night-trek experience.

  2. Day 2: Bangalore to Goa
    Estimated Time: 10 hours (550 km) via NH48

    Leave Bangalore early in the morning to reach Goa. Once you arrive, check-in at your hotel and head to Baga Beach for some water sports such as jet skiing, surfing and parasailing. After lunch, visit Dudhsagar Falls, the fifth tallest waterfall in India. Spend the evening at Anjuna Beach where you can relax and watch the sunset.

  3. Day 3: Goa
    Estimated Time: 20 minutes (8.1 km) from Panjim

    Start your day with a visit to Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, located in the Chorao Island of Goa. Next, head to Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary to see indigenous animals like Bengal tigers, leopards, and bison. After lunch, visit the Arvalem Caves, also known as the "Pandava Caves". End your day by watching the sea come to life at Bogmalo Beach.

  4. Day 4: Goa
    Estimated Time: 1 hour (29.3 km) from Colva Beach

    Begin your day with an adventurous trek to Fort Aguada which is a 400-year-old Portuguese fort. After that, explore the Old Goa Churches which includes historical churches such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Augustine tower. End your trip by enjoying water sports at Colva Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Cubbon Park (2 hours, Free entry)
  • Wonderla Amusement Park (6 hours, INR 920 for adults)
  • Nandi Hills (7 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Dudhsagar Falls (6 hours, INR 400 per person)
  • Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary (8 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Arvalem Caves (2 hours, Free entry)
  • Fort Aguada (3 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Old Goa Churches (3 hours, Free entry)
  • Baga Beach (4 hours, INR 1,000 for water sports)
  • Anjuna Beach (2 hours, Free entry)
  • Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (6 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Bogmalo Beach (2 hours, Free entry)
  • Colva Beach (4 hours, INR 1,200 for water sports)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,840 per person

Useful tips:

If you have more time, consider a day trip to Gokarna. You can also go kayaking in the backwaters, visit the Spice Plantation or Fontainhas. Wine tasting is also an option in Goa. If you have less time, skip Cubbon Park and visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden or Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore. In Goa, prioritize Baga Beach and Fort Aguada over other beaches.

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