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4-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Goa, October 2023

  1. Day 1: Calangute Beach
    55 minutes (22.7 km) from Goa International Airport

    Morning: Start your trip by visiting Calangute Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Goa. Stroll around the beach and enjoy the beautiful scenery while your kids build sandcastles.
    Afternoon: Have lunch at one of the shacks on the beach. Try the local seafood delicacies such as prawn curry, fish thali, and Goan fish fry.
    Evening: Spend the evening shopping at the local markets and enjoy street food. Try the famous Goan sausage pav, chicken cafreal, and bebinca for dessert.

  2. Day 2: Dudhsagar Waterfalls
    2 hours 15 minutes (76.3 km) from Calangute Beach

    Morning: Head to the breathtaking Dudhsagar Waterfalls and enjoy the scenic beauty of the waterfall. You can take a dip in the cool waters and enjoy the surrounding lush greenery.
    Afternoon: Have lunch at the nearby restaurants serving local delicacies such as chicken xacuti and pork vindaloo.
    Evening: Spend the evening exploring the Tambdi Surla temple and the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.

  3. Day 3: Basilica of Bom Jesus
    1 hour 5 minutes (21.9 km) from Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Morning: Start the day by visiting the world-famous Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church is home to the remains of St. Francis Xavier and is known for its baroque architecture.
    Afternoon: Have lunch at nearby restaurants serving Portuguese-inspired cuisine such as chorizo pulao, fish recheado, and pork sorpotel.
    Evening: Enjoy the sunset at Miramar Beach and have dinner at local restaurants serving Goan fish curry, chicken xacuti, and vegetable vindaloo.

  4. Day 4: Fort Aguada
    28 minutes (12.7 km) from Basilica of Bom Jesus

    Morning: Visit Fort Aguada, a Portuguese fort built in the 17th century. Explore the lighthouse and enjoy the stunning views of the Arabian Sea.
    Afternoon: Have lunch at local restaurants serving Goan fish curry, pork vindaloo, and chicken cafreal.
    Evening: Spend the evening visiting the local markets and shopping for souvenirs such as cashew nuts and feni.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on visiting the Anjuna Flea Market on Wednesdays and the Saturday Night Market in Arpora. You can also take a day trip to the Aguada Fort and Sinquerim Beach. To maximize your fun, you can also try water sports such as parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boat rides.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Calangute Beach (4 hours, free)
  • Dudhsagar Waterfalls (6 hours, INR 400 per person)
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus (2 hours, INR 25 per person)
  • Fort Aguada (3 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 475 per person
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