Goa Budget Break: North & South Highlights
Package Inclusions
Overview
Tour Itinerary
Fort Aguada & Lighthouse: Explore the 17th-century Portuguese coastal fort perched above the Mandovi River, complete with its historic 4-storey lighthouse and ocean ramparts.
Sinquerim & Candolim Beach: Drive down to the base of the fort to view the bastion wall where waves crash against Sinquerim Beach, followed by a stroll along the sands of Candolim.
Chapora Fort ("Dil Chahta Hai" Fort): Head north to the hilltop red-laterite battlements of Chapora Fort, overlooking the Vagator shoreline and the mouth of the Chapora River.
Vagator & Anjuna Beach: Descend to Vagator Beach to admire the dramatic red cliffs, then head to Anjuna Beach for late-afternoon cafe hopping (such as Curlies or Shiva Valley) or sunset photography against the rocky shoreline. Return to the hotel by evening. Overnight stay in North Goa.
Old Goa UNESCO Heritage Sites: Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a World Heritage monument housing the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, and walk across the square to the Se Cathedral, known for its Tuscan exterior and the golden bell.
Ponda Temples: Drive into the serene spice-valley region of Priol/Ponda to visit the 450-year-old Shri Mangeshi Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring its distinctive seven-storey Deepstambha (lamp tower), followed by the peaceful Shri Mahalsa Narayani Temple or Shri Balaji Temple.
Miramar Beach & Dona Paula Point: Head toward the capital to visit Dona Paula, a scenic cliff vantage point framing the Mormugao harbor and Arabian Sea, followed by a coastal drive along Miramar Beach.
Panaji City & Latin Quarter (Fontainhas): Conclude with a stroll through the colourful Portuguese colonial lanes of Fontainhas in Panaji, admiring the heritage villas with tiled roofs, projecting balconies, and the white Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
Return to the hotel by 6:00 PM. (Optional: Enjoy an evening 1-hour sunset cruise on the Mandovi River with Goan folk dance performances for ₹500 per person). Overnight stay in North Goa.