Goa.
Beaches, old Portuguese churches and long lazy lunches.
- Best time to go
- November to February
- Ideal trip length
- 4–5 days
Holiday package
Takes a minute. A travel planner calls you back within working hours (10 am – 7 pm).
About Goa
North Goa is busy and lively; South Goa is quieter with wide, calm beaches. Old Goa's churches are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the hinterland has spice farms and waterfalls.
- Friends
- Couples
- Families
North Goa beaches
Baga, Anjuna and Vagator for cafés, markets and sunsets.
Old Goa
Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral, a short drive from Panaji.
South Goa
Palolem, Agonda and Cola for calm water and quieter stays.
Fort Aguada
17th-century Portuguese fort and lighthouse above the Sinquerim coast.
When to go
Best: November to February
- January — good
- February — good
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November — good
- December — good
Getting there
Fly to Goa — Dabolim (south) or Mopa (north). Trains reach Madgaon and Thivim; many drive in from Mumbai, Pune or Bengaluru.
Planner's notes
- Pick north or south first — they're an hour apart and feel different.
- A scooter or a car with driver beats taxis for beach-hopping.
- Christmas–New Year is the busiest, most expensive fortnight.
A shape for 4–5 days
One way to lay out the days, built from the places above. Your planner reshapes it around your dates, pace and budget.
Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Reach Goa, check in, and keep the evening easy.
Day 2
North Goa beaches
Baga, Anjuna and Vagator for cafés, markets and sunsets.
Day 3
Old Goa
Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral, a short drive from Panaji.
Day 4
Head home
A last breakfast, then the transfer back.
