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10 Days of Goa Adventure!

ARJUN VENKATESH

ARJUN VENKATESH

14 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating 10-day journey through the vibrant beaches, ancient forts, and mouthwatering cuisine of Goa. From serene temples to bustling markets, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the best that Goa has to offer. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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Viator

Day 1Savory Delights and Cultural Marvels
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$75

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$ 4

Satkar Veg Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
5 - 8 min

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Immaculate Conception Church
Completed in 1609, this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Goa State Museum
Opened in 1996, this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Museum Of Christian Art
Art museum in a former convent showcasing Christian works from Goa, including paintings & sculpture.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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$6
5 - 6 min

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Star Bar (and Restaurant)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
17 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 2Temples, Churches, and Historical Wonders
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$93

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$ 6

Mini Punjab
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
14 - 17 min

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Shree Mangesh temple
Domed temple with a 7-story tower dedicated to Manguesh, an incarnation of the god Shiva.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Basilica of Bom Jesus
Completed in 1605, this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi..
Iconic Catholic church dating to the 17th century, with a white facade & fresco paintings.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$27
12 - 15 min

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Ritz Classic Patto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
Day 3Sunrise Bliss and Fort Exploration
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$78

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$ 3

Sunrise Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
10 - 15 min

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Chapora Fort
Ruined centuries-old fortress on a headland, a popular vantage point for sunsets over the sea.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
89 - 107 min

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Shree Shantadurga Mandir
Elegant Hindu temple built in the early 1730s & dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Hotel Sungrace
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
8 - 12 min

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Hotel Sun Inn
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 4Spice Farms, Gardens, and Culinary Delights
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$111

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$ 4

Babazin's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 12 min

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Reis Magos Fort
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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$3
65 - 78 min

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Sahakari Spice Farm
Lush 130-acre plantation growing spices, herbs & trees with resident elephants & a basic restaurant.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$24
6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$33
5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 5Beach Vibes and Sunset Magic
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$78

Inspiration barandrestaurat
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
5 - 8 min

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Mandrem Beach
Relaxed, secluded beach accessed by small wooden bridge, with lounge chairs & covered cafes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Valankanini, Sandjay
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$33
19 - 28 min

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The Sunset Shack
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 6Anjuna's Charm and Artistic Marvels
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$96

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$ 4

Five Five
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
1 - 2 min

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Anjuna Beach
Popular tourist beach providing activities such as parasailing, jet ski & banana boat rentals.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Museum Of Goa
This modern, 3-story museum offers works by Indian & international artists, plus a cafe & gift shop.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
16 - 20 min

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Bhatti Village
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$27
6 - 8 min

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The Lazy Goose
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 7Forts, Fusion Cuisine, and Serene Views
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$99

Morisco
This elegant destination, overlooking the Candolim-Calangute-Baga beach stretch, inspires with ultra-fresh seafood.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
19 - 28 min

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Aguada Fort
1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Wok and Roll
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$33
8 - 12 min

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Banyan Tree
Savour fresh, authentic Thai cuisine served in the shade of a 300 year old Banyan Tree. Menu ingredients originate from the resort's spice garden.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
Day 8River Adventures and Majestic Falls
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$87

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$ 4

River Isle
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
12 - 15 min

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Se Cathedral
Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
187 - 225 min

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Dudhsagar Falls
3-streamed waterfall, named for its milky waters, with swimming pools surrounded by forest.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
107 - 129 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$39
16 - 24 min

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Karibu Garden Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 9Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Experiences
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$90

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$ 4

Soul Soufflé
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
30 - 36 min

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Big Foot Goa
Offbeat museum showcasing 1,400+ Christian crosses in many different sizes & materials.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
52 - 63 min

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Indian Naval Aviation Museum
Military history museum founded in 1947 offering an outdoor aircraft park & a gallery with exhibits.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
10 - 15 min

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Full Moon Restaurant and Bar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$33
25 - 30 min

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Annapurna Medical Store
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 10Museums, Forts, and Coastal Dining
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$90

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
13 - 20 min

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Goa Chitra Museum
This ethnographic museum on an organic farm includes displays of ancient agrarian tools & artifacts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$12
62 - 75 min

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Cabo de Rama Fort
Tranquil remains of a 1763 Portguese fortress, perched atop a seaside cliff, with a small chapel.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$33
24 - 29 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27

Budget breakdown: $928 In total

Activities & Food:$897
Transport:$31