🌴 Goa Escapade 🌴

Samarth Mittal

15 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating 10-day journey to the tropical paradise of Goa! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, soak up the sun on pristine beaches, and explore ancient forts and temples. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Goa

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Day 1Sun, Sand, and Serenity at Palolem Beach

$ 4

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

111 - 134 min

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Uncrowded stretch of white sand with calm waters, a restaurant and silent disco music parties.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Colva Beach Bliss and Cabo de Rama Fort Exploration

$ 6

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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Sprawling, scenic beachfront lined with open-air eateries, bars & nightspots overlooking the sea.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

69 - 83 min

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Tranquil remains of a 1763 Portguese fortress, perched atop a seaside cliff, with a small chapel.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Divine Blessings at Shree Shantadurga Mandir, Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple, and the Historic Basilica of Bom Jesus

$ 7

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Peaceful 450-year-old Hindu temple featuring a copper roof & a prominent samai oil lamp.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Immaculate Conception Church Visit and Reis Magos Fort Adventure

$ 6

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 5Aviation Marvels at Indian Naval Aviation Museum and Majorda Beach Relaxation

$ 6

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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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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43 - 52 min

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Destination for water sports & relaxing, with rentable loungers & food shacks selling Goan fare.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Conquer Chapora Fort and Dive into the Vibrant Mapusa Municipal Market

$ 6

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Bustling, colorful bazaar with stalls selling fresh produce, housewares, clothing & more.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 7Sun-Kissed Delight at Calangute Beach and Sinquerim Beach

$ 6

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Big, popular beach with water sports, such as boating, water skiing & parasailing, plus food stalls.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Picturesque swimming & water-sports destination convenient to resorts & close to historic fort.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Anjuna Beach: Where Fun and Serenity Collide

$ 4

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Popular tourist beach providing activities such as parasailing, jet ski & banana boat rentals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 9Aguada Fort, Museum Of Goa, and the Majestic Dudhsagar Falls

$16

$ 7

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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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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219 - 263 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 10Uncover Goan Heritage at Big Foot Goa and Marvel at the Majestic Harvalem Waterfalls

$ 6

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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75 - 90 min

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This well-known scenic waterfall with a multi-level viewing area is large during monsoon season.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $84 In total

Activities & Food:$32

Transport:$52