Goa-Mumbai Adventure

TARUN KUMAR

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant cities of Goa and Mumbai. Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking landscapes of these iconic destinations. From ancient forts to bustling markets, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Goa

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Viator

Day 1Naval Aviation, Conception Church, and Chapora Fort

$ 2

Military history museum founded in 1947 offering an outdoor aircraft park & a gallery with exhibits.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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41 - 50 min

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Completed in 1609, this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

52 - 63 min

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Ruined centuries-old fortress on a headland, a popular vantage point for sunsets over the sea.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Night Market, Reis Magos Fort, and St. Cajetan Church

$ 2

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views, along with a cultural center.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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33 - 40 min

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This stately 17th-century Catholic church features a facade resembling St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 3Aguada Fort, Museum Of Goa, and Museum Of Christian Art

$ 2

1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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This modern, 3-story museum offers works by Indian & international artists, plus a cafe & gift shop.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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40 - 48 min

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Art museum in a former convent showcasing Christian works from Goa, including paintings & sculpture.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Day 4Bom Jesus Basilica and Se Cathedral

Completed in 1605, this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Spice Farm, Shantadurga Mandir, Mangesh Temple, and State Museum

$16

$ 3

Lush 130-acre plantation growing spices, herbs & trees with resident elephants & a basic restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$16

16 - 20 min

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Elegant Hindu temple built in the early 1730s & dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Domed temple with a 7-story tower dedicated to Manguesh, an incarnation of the god Shiva.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Opened in 1996, this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 6Dudhsagar Falls, Big Foot Goa, and Goa Chitra Museum

$16

$ 2

3-streamed waterfall, named for its milky waters, with swimming pools surrounded by forest.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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193 - 232 min

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Offbeat museum showcasing 1,400+ Christian crosses in many different sizes & materials.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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35 - 42 min

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This ethnographic museum on an organic farm includes displays of ancient agrarian tools & artifacts.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 7Corjuem Fort

Built in 1705, the hilltop ruins of this Portuguese military fortress offer scenic views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $95 In total

Activities & Food:$84

Transport:$11

Trip to Mumbai

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Viator

Day 1Naval Aviation, Conception Church, and Chapora Fort

$ 1

Also known as Castella de Aguada, this historic Portuguese fort offers rocky pathways & sea views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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67 - 81 min

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Sprawling, forested park home to the ancient Kanheri Caves, a lion & tiger safari & nature trails.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 2Night Market, Reis Magos Fort, and St. Cajetan Church

$15

This high Gothic Victorian landmark is the centerpiece of the city's suburban train network.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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A sculpture of the Roman goddess Flora sits atop this prominent fountain built in 1864.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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8 - 11 min

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Grand museum with Indo-Saracenic architecture featuring history exhibits, cultural art & education.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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Grand, Indo-Saracenic-style, 26m-tall triumphal stone arch, built on the waterfront in 1924.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Aguada Fort, Museum Of Goa, and Museum Of Christian Art

$20

$ 1

Historic zoo & botanical garden with a popular penguin exhibit, kids' playground & cafeteria.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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21 - 26 min

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India's oldest aquarium with a wide range of marine & freshwater fish, plus shells, reefs & fossils.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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18 - 22 min

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Tranquil garden offering views of the Arabian Sea, flowers & hedges sculpted into animal shapes.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $95 In total

Activities & Food:$84

Transport:$11