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Goa Adventure: Beaches, Forts, and Cultural Marvels

Patel Chaitanya Indo smc

Patel Chaitanya Indo smc

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey to Goa, India, where you'll discover pristine beaches, ancient forts, and vibrant cultural sites. Immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking beauty of this coastal paradise.

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Day 1Sun, Sand, and History
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$36

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$ 6

Beach Club
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
14 - 21 min

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Indian Naval Aviation Museum
Military history museum founded in 1947 offering an outdoor aircraft park & a gallery with exhibits.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
56 - 68 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.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Villages, Museums, and Majestic Forts
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$72

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$ 8

Bhatti Village
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
16 - 20 min

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Museum Of Goa
This modern, 3-story museum offers works by Indian & international artists, plus a cafe & gift shop.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$12
16 - 20 min

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Reis Magos Fort
This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views, along with a cultural center.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
29 - 35 min

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Aguada Fort
1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 3A Taste of Punjab and Hidden Forts
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$48

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$ 6

Mini Punjab
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
51 - 62 min

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Arvalem Caves
Historic cave dwellings thought to have been carved out of rock in the 6th century.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Corjuem Fort
Built in 1705, the hilltop ruins of this Portuguese military fortress offer scenic views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Rivers, Cathedrals, and Temples
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$48

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$ 6

River Isle
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
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
6 - 9 min

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St. Cajetan Church, Goa
This stately 17th-century Catholic church features a facade resembling St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Shree Mangesh temple
Domed temple with a 7-story tower dedicated to Manguesh, an incarnation of the god Shiva.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
Day 5Waterfalls, Folklore, and Art
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$48

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$ 6

Dudhsagar Falls
3-streamed waterfall, named for its milky waters, with swimming pools surrounded by forest.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$12
167 - 201 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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$12
37 - 45 min

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Goa Chitra Museum
This ethnographic museum on an organic farm includes displays of ancient agrarian tools & artifacts.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$24
Day 6Wharfs, Fortresses, and Christian Heritage
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$66

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$ 6

The Riverside Wharf, The Leela
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
54 - 65 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
117 - 141 min

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Basilica of Bom Jesus
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
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.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Museum Of Christian Art
Art museum in a former convent showcasing Christian works from Goa, including paintings & sculpture.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $352 In total

Activities & Food:$318
Transport:$34