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Pune to Goa 6-day itinerary for September 2023

  1. Day 1: Pune
    0 minutes from Pune

    Start your trip with a visit to the Aga Khan Palace, built in 1892, which serves as a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and his wife. Take a stroll in the lush green gardens surrounding the palace. Then visit Pataleshwar Cave Temple, an eighth-century rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. End your day with a visit to the Shaniwar Wada Fort, a historical fortification built in 1732.

  2. Day 2: Mahabaleshwar
    3 hours (120 km) from Pune

    Drive to Mahabaleshwar, a popular hill station in the Western Ghats. Visit Arthur's Seat, a vantage point offering panoramic views of the hills and valleys. Take a dip in the Lingmala Waterfall and visit the old Mahabaleshwar Temple. End the day with a sunset view from Wilson Point.

  3. Day 3: Panaji
    6 hours (350 km) from Mahabaleshwar

    Drive to Panaji, the capital of Goa. Visit the iconic Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Take a stroll in the Latin Quarter of Fontainhas, famous for its colourful houses, art galleries and restaurants. End the day with a sunset view from Dona Paula.

  4. Day 4: Old Goa
    30 minutes (10 km) from Panaji

    Visit the Se Cathedral, the largest church in Asia, and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, now a museum exhibiting artifacts from the Portuguese era. Take a boat ride in the Mandovi River and see the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, home to a variety of birds. End your day with a visit to the vibrant Mapusa Market.

  5. Day 5: South Goa
    2 hours (70 km) from Old Goa

    Drive to South Goa and visit the historic Cabo de Rama Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Take a dip in the Palolem Beach and visit the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary. End the day with a visit to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls, one of the tallest waterfalls in India.

  6. Day 6: Departure
    4 hours (200 km) from South Goa

    Drive back to Pune and catch your flight back home.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the vibrant nightlife of Goa, with its numerous beach shacks, pubs and casinos. Take a spice plantation tour in Ponda, where you can learn about the various spices grown in the region. For adventure enthusiasts, try water sports like parasailing, jet skiing and banana boat rides.

Points of Interest

  • Aga Khan Palace
  • Pataleshwar Cave Temple
  • Shaniwar Wada Fort
  • Arthur's Seat
  • Lingmala Waterfall
  • Old Mahabaleshwar Temple
  • Wilson Point
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus
  • Latin Quarter of Fontainhas
  • Se Cathedral
  • Church of St. Francis of Assisi
  • Mandovi River Boat Ride
  • Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
  • Mapusa Market
  • Cabo de Rama Fort
  • Palolem Beach
  • Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Dudhsagar Waterfalls
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