Start your Goa trip at the state's capital Panaji, located on the bank of Mandovi river. Walk around the Latin Quarter Fontainhas filled with colorful Portuguese-style houses. Visit the famous Adil Shah Palace and Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses the remains of Saint Francis Xavier. Taste the famous street food at the Panaji Market. End your day by watching the sunset at Miramar Beach.
Old Goa was the former capital of Portuguese India and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start with a visit to the Se Cathedral, the largest church in India, and then proceed to the adjacent Church of St. Francis of Assisi, showcasing the Baroque architecture of that time. Visit the Museum of Christian Art located in the Convent of Santa Monica. Enjoy authentic Goan cuisine at the Venite Restaurant.
Take a dip in the refreshing waters of Dudhsagar Waterfalls, one of the tallest waterfalls in India. Enjoy the lush greenery surrounding it on the way to the site via train or jeep safari. Indulge in river rafting and trekking and end your day by exploring the Tambdi Surla Temple famous for its rock-carved architecture.
End your Goa vacation relaxing on the Arambol Beach, known for its picturesque beauty and calmness. Perfect for a day out, filled with food shacks and water sports such as paragliding. Soak in the sunset and enjoy live music performances at the beach shacks before you leave.
If you have more time, add a day trip to Anjuna Beach for its Wednesday Flea Market. Or substitute Arambol Beach with the Palolem Beach, famous for night parties. For those with less time, prioritize Panaji and Old Goa and skip Dudhsagar Waterfalls and Arambol Beach. Taxis and rental bikes are the best modes of transportation, and they can be easily rented at tourist spots.