7-Day Itinerary for Goa in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Explore Panaji
    30 minutes (12.6 km) from Goa International Airport

    Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, then head to the Reis Magos Fort for panoramic views of the Mandovi River.

  2. Day 2: Beach Hopping in North Goa
    1 hour (22 km) from Panaji

    Start at the Baga Beach, then head to the Calangute Beach for water sports. End the day at Anjuna Beach for a sunset view.

  3. Day 3: Dudhsagar Waterfalls and Spice Plantation Tour
    2 hours (60 km) from North Goa

    Take a jeep ride to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls, followed by a tour of the Sahakari Spice Farm for an interactive experience with spices.

  4. Day 4: Old Goa and Mangeshi Temple Tour
    1 hour 20 minutes (30 km) from Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Visit the Se Cathedral, then head to the Basilica of Bom Jesus. End the day with a visit to the Mangeshi Temple.

  5. Day 5: South Goa Beach Hopping
    1 hour 30 minutes (42 km) from Old Goa

    Start at the Palolem Beach, visit the Cola Beach for a lagoon view, then head to the Bogmalo Beach for a relaxing end to the day.

  6. Day 6: Fort Aguada and Reis Magos Fort
    1 hour 10 minutes (23 km) from South Goa

    Visit the Fort Aguada for a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea, then head back to the Reis Magos Fort for a different perspective of the Mandovi River.

  7. Day 7: Fontainhas Walking Tour and Market Visit
    30 minutes (9.2 km) from Fort Aguada

    Take a walking tour of the Fontainhas Latin Quarter, then visit the Mapusa Friday Market for local food and souvenir shopping.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Basilica of Bom Jesus (1 hour, free)
  • Reis Magos Fort (1 hour, free)
  • Baga Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Calangute Beach (3 hours, water sports price varies)
  • Anjuna Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Dudhsagar Waterfalls (4 hours, INR 400 per person for jeep ride)
  • Sahakari Spice Farm (2 hours, INR 400 per person)
  • Se Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Mangeshi Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Palolem Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Cola Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Bogmalo Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Fort Aguada (2 hours, free)
  • Fontainhas Walking Tour (2 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Mapusa Friday Market (2 hours, price varies)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1300 per person
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