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5 Days in Goa: A Journey of Beaches, Forts, and Culture

Ayushi K

17 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Goa, India. Explore stunning beaches like Chapora, Baga, and Calangute. Discover the rich history at Chapora Fort, Aguada Fort, and Se Cathedral. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture at Anjuna Flea Market and Goa State Museum. Unwind at picturesque spots like Dona Paula Beach and Dudhsagar Falls. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Goa!

Trip to Goa

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Day 1

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$12

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$ 3

Chapora Beach

Tranquil, white-sand beach with coconut palms & adjacent shops selling handicrafts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

13 - 16 min

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Anjuna Flea Market

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$4

21 - 26 min

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Baga Beach

Busy beach & recreation area with water sports, eateries, bars, nightspots & a festive atmosphere.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$27

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$ 4

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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$4

32 - 39 min

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Calangute Beach

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$11

12 - 15 min

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Mae De Deus Church

Imposing Neo-Gothic Catholic church with grand spires & gilded interior ornamentation.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$4

22 - 27 min

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Sinquerim Beach

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$8

Day 3

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$31

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$ 3

Goa State Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

6 - 9 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 - 11:30 AM

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$4

41 - 50 min

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Aguada Fort

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$12

42 - 51 min

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Anjuna Beach

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$8

Day 4

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$15

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$ 3

Shree Shantadurga Mandir

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$4

45 - 54 min

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The Our Lady On The Mount Chapel

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$4

6 - 8 min

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Se Cathedral

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$4

4 - 6 min

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Basilica of Bom Jesus

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

Day 5

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$37

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$ 6

Dona Paula Beach

This bay area is a tourism destination with a resort & restaurants in a one-time fishing village.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

124 - 149 min

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Cabo de Rama Beach

Backed by bluffs & palm trees, this chill, scenic beach offers swimming, picnicking & sunset views.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

9 - 11 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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$8

50 - 60 min

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Butterfly Beach

Popular with locals, this simple, scenic beach features a narrow stretch of sand & sunset views.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$11

239 - 287 min

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Dudhsagar Falls

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$3

Budget breakdown: $137 In total

Activities & Food:$120

Transport:$17