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Goa Escapade: A Week of Beaches, Forts, and Spiritual Bliss

Ajil Pes

Ajil Pes

10 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey to Goa, India, as you explore ancient forts, soak up the sun on pristine beaches, and immerse yourself in spiritual serenity. This 8-day itinerary is tailored for solo travelers seeking adventure and tranquility.

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Day 1Coastal Charms - Chapora Fort & Baga Beach
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$0

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$ 6

Panjim goa

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Chapora Fort
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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Baga Beach
Busy beach & recreation area with water sports, eateries, bars, nightspots & a festive atmosphere.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Historical Wonders - Reis Magos Fort & Immaculate Conception Church
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$4

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$ 4

Panjim goa

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Reis Magos Fort
This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views, along with a cultural center.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
22 - 27 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 3Artistic Delights - Museum Of Goa & Aguada Fort
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$8

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$ 6

Panjim goa

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Museum Of Goa
This modern, 3-story museum offers works by Indian & international artists, plus a cafe & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
24 - 29 min

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Aguada Fort
1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Paradise Found - Palolem Beach
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$0

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$ 4

Panjim goa

Depart from your stay 🏨

113 - 136 min

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Palolem Beach
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 5Beach Hopping - Majorda Beach & Colva Beach
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$0

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$ 6

Panjim goa

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Majorda Beach
Destination for water sports & relaxing, with rentable loungers & food shacks selling Goan fare.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Colva Beach
Sprawling, scenic beachfront lined with open-air eateries, bars & nightspots overlooking the sea.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Fortresses and Temples - Cabo de Rama Fort, Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple & Shree Mangesh Temple
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$ 6

Panjim goa

Depart from your stay 🏨

110 - 132 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
118 - 142 min

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Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple
Peaceful 450-year-old Hindu temple featuring a copper roof & a prominent samai oil lamp.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Shree Mangesh temple
Domed temple with a 7-story tower dedicated to Manguesh, an incarnation of the god Shiva.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Spiritual Awakening - Basilica of Bom Jesus & Big Foot Goa
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$8

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$ 6

Panjim goa

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Basilica of Bom Jesus
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
62 - 75 min

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Big Foot Goa
Offbeat museum showcasing 1,400+ Christian crosses in many different sizes & materials.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
Day 8Divine Grandeur - Se Cathedral
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$0

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$ 4

Panjim goa

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Se Cathedral
Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $57 In total

Activities & Food:$20
Transport:$37