GOA BEACH SPECIAL Tour Information


Famous for its beaches, Goa is the smallest state in India in terms of area, the fourth smallest state in terms of the population yet a huge contributor to the economy through Goa tourism. Panaji is the capital of Goa. Goa Tourism is considered to be the major support to Goa’s economy. Through Tripoto’s Goa tourism and travel guide you can explore the best of Goa. Thinking of ‘where to go in Goa’? Check out the below Goa tour guide and get all the necessary information about Goa tourism. When in India’s sunshine state, be prepared to fall in love with sandy beaches, palm-fringed shores and beachfront Portuguese bungalows. Goa will never fail to entice you with its landscapes peppered with paddy fields, coconut groves, windy cliffs and riverside forts. While the southern part of the state is a haven for tourists seeking quiet days spent by the tranquil seaside, Goa tourism in the north is known primarily because of its bustling shacks and legendary nightlife. From the umpteen number of places to visit in Goa, a few that most definitely shouldn’t be missed are the Fontainhas – India’s only existing Latin quarters, the 17th century old Bom Jesus Basilica; to revel in a little bohemian spirit, the vibrant Wednesday flea market at Anjuna Beach, and Dudhsagar – one of India’s highest waterfalls. But if you’re here simply to unwind, there’s no dearth of things to enjoy. Starting with spotting a dolphin or two at the Palolem beach, marveling at the routinely glorious sunsets at Chapora fort, taking leisurely strolls through the mossy ruins of St. Augustine in Old Goa or simply soaking in the salty tropical breeze with platefuls of butter garlic prawns, bebinca and a few too many rum and cokes, with a side of jazz and Konkani music. Wondering how much a visit to Goa will cost you? Goa tourism has made it easier for all kinds of travellers with a daily budget between Rs.3000 to Rs.5000. If your budget is tighter, read on to see what Goa tourism offers to its budget travellers and also for a fair breakdown of your expenses in Goa.

Tour Itinerary

Tour Furnished below


DAY1-START FROM KOLKATA/HOWRAH
[BY TRAIN: There is/are 1 direct train(s) from Kolkata to Goa. These train(s) is/are Amaravathi Exp (18047) etc. The minimum time a train takes to reach Goa from Kolkata is 37h 25m. The cheapest way to reach Goa from Kolkata takes you 37h 25m, which is to take Amaravathi Exp from Kolkata to Goa.]

[BY AIR: Dabolim Airport or Goa Airport IT WILL TAKE 2HRS TO 3 HRS]

DAY 2- TRAIN
DAY 3- MARGAON (N/S)

DAY 4-MARGAON TO PONDA (N/S) [17KM] 
SIGHTSCEENING 
LUTOLIM (10KM), 
HERITATE PORTUGUGE HOUSE (OPP OF LUTOLIM), 
MUSUEME OF KHRISTHAN CHURCH, 
CHURCH OF HOLY SPRITE, 
DAMODAR TEMPLE, 
CHILDREN PARK, 
MUNICIPALITY HOUSE, 
MONTI HILL CHAPLE, 
MASJID,
SAI TEMPLE, 
CITY CENTER, 
RABINDRA BHABAN
FHARMAGUDI HILL STATION (28 KM)

DAY 5- PONDA (N/S)
MANGESHEE SHIVA TEMPLE (9 KM)
CHARIOT
SRI MAHELSA NARAYANI TEMPLE
SANTA DURGA TEMPLE
OLDEST SAFA MASJID (2 KM)
NAMJAGA MASJID (2 KM FROM OLDEST SAFA MASJID)
BONDLA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (20 KM FROM PONDA)
DUDH SAGAR 
* PONDA TO MOLEM TO KOLEM FOR DUDH SAGAR*


DAY 6 - PONDA TO COLVA [20KM]
COLVA SEA BEACH [KING OF GOA]
LEADY OF MERCY CHURCH [FAMA FESTIVEL ON OCT]
BENOULIM SEA BEACH (2 KM FROM COLVA)
CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPIST
VARKA BEACH (7KM FROM BENOULIM)
VARKA CHURCH
BETUL PORT
COBO DE RAMA (RAMA GUMPHA)
SERNABATIM SEA BEACH (1.5KM FROM COVLA)
** DONT GO TO ANY TOUR CAR BUT TREKKING IS POSSIABLE

DAY 7- COVLA STAY

DAY 8 - PALOLEM (N/S) [39KM FROM COLVA]
**PALOLEM SEA BEACH [PALOLEM BEACH WAS RANKED THE 20TH BEST BEACH IN ASIA]
AGONDA SEA BEACH
[AGONDA IS FAMOUS FOR ITS BEACH AND IT IS ONE OF THE ONLY FOUR BEACHES DESIGNATED AS TURTLE NESTING SITES UNDER THE COASTAL REGULATION ZONE, WATER SPORTS ACTIVITY]
CABO DE RAMA FORT [IT’S THE FORT OF 15TH CENTUERY] 
ST ANTHONY CHURCH 
[**A must visit Butterfly and Honeymoon Islands’
Butterfly island or beach is 10 mins from Palolem. You can kayak and reach the beach or can take a boat ride. Honeymoon Island is 5 mins away from butterfly beach/island. You can cover both on the same day. There are many resorts and hotels near Palolem beach. The surreal beauty of the beach will leave you with a smile. You will find many tourists from outside India. Agonda beach is forty mins from Palolem. Agonda is quiet and beautiful. Shacks are there on the beach to relax, get a tan, eat and sleep. There is Benaulim, Colva, Patnem also. Goa is perfect for beach lovers. For people living in Maharashtra and Karnataka, Goa is very near and can be visited on weekends. Plan a trip to visit the top 5 beaches of South Goa.
We provide the best Goa holiday packages at your budget. Our packages are customizable. We take care of everything so that you have the best time. The Butterfly and Honeymoon Island package is a must. Get the best holiday package as per your requirement. We are always glad to help.]
DAY 9- PANAJI//PANJIM (N/S)  [71 KM FROM PALOLEM] 
SIGHTSCEENING ON THE WAY
THE BAROQUE OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
IDALOCO PALACE
JAMA MASJID
ALI ADIL SHAH'S PALACE
PANJIM PEOPLE`S ART GALLERY & CAFÉ
MAHA LAXMI TEMPLE
GOA STATE CENTRAL LIBRARY
THE BASILICA OF BOM JESUS CHURCH
MIRAMAR**
BAMBOLIM **
DONA PAULA** [meeting point for two of Goa’s famous rivers, Zuari and Mandovi. These two rivers meet at the Arabian Sea. The official residence of the governor of Goa, known as Cabo Raj Bhavan, is situated on the westernmost tip of Dona Paula.] 
**THREE POPULAR BEACHES LOCATED NEAR PANJIM
SALIM ALI BIRD SANCTUARY [ITS A  BIRD SANCTUARY NAMED AFTER THE ORNITHOLOGIST DR. SALIM ALI. THE SANCTUARY, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE.]

DAY 10- PANAJI//PANJIM (N/S)
PILAR SEMINARY (8KM)
[The Portuguese built four seminaries in Goa, only two which survive today. Of these two, on is the famous Rachol Seminary which once housed the Christian Art Museum]
SINQUERIM BEACHES & AGUADA FORT
[The Sinquerim Beach is the first tourist beach of North Goa and is also close to Fort Aguada, the famous and best preserved of all Portuguese coastal forts. The Aguada Bay, which is divided into two parts, the Caranzalem Bay and the Sinquerim Bay is formed by two headlands, Cabo and Aguada. The Aguada Bay is dominated by the battlements of the old fort and tends to be more popular with affluent tourists who avail the facilities offered by the Fort Aguada Hotel Complex that is a luxury establishment. 
The Fort of Aguada was built by the Portuguese to control the entry of any enemy into River Mandovi and to protect old Goa from any attack. The fortification skirts the seashore, and its center lie a circular lighthouse tower. The Fort is currently the Central Jail, Goa's largest prison.]
KARAMBOLIN LAKE (12KM)
PRIYOLER MANGESH TEMPLE (26KM)
MAYEM LAKE (28KM)
SAPTAKOESWAR TEMPLE (35KM)

DAY 11- CALANGUTE (N/S) VIA MAPUSA [17KM]
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MIRACLES [(ALSO KNOWN AS ST JEROME'S// ST MILAGRES CHURCH)]
[THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MIRACLES WAS ORIGINALLY BUILT BY THE PORTUGUESE IN 1594. BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN BUILT ON THE SITE OF A HINDU TEMPLE. THIS CHURCH WAS DEDICATED TO SAINT JEROME AND IS STILL OFTEN CALLED ST JEROME'S CHURCH. THE STATUE OF ST. JEROME WAS BROUGHT FROM CHORAS SEMINARY. THE BUILDING CAUGHT FIRE IN 1961 AND A LARGE PART OF IT WAS DESTROYED. AFTER ITS RENOVATION THE CHURCH WAS DEDICATED TO OUR LADY OF MIRACLES AND IS LOCALLY KNOWN AS MILARGES CHURCH.]
ST CHRISTOPHER CHURCH 
[BUILT IN 1627]
ANJUNA BEACH [10KM]
VAGADORE BEACH
CHAPORA BEACH & FORT [10 KM FROM MAPUSA]
KODESWAR TEMPLE
CALANGUTE BEACH [15KM
[QUEEN OF GOA]


ST. ALEX CHURCH,

BAGA BEACH [FAMOUS FOR WHITE SAND]

DAY 12 MARGAON [47 KM FROM CALANGUTE ]
DAY 13 MARGAON TO KOLKATA BY TRAIN 
[Departs Sun,Tue,Thu,Fri from Madgaon Junction @ 07:50. Arrives Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat at Howrah Junction @ 22:40. Offers Premium Tatkal (Dynamic Fare) Tickets.]