THINGS TO DO IN GOA

Day 1- World Heritage Churches of Old Goa –

Distance of 12 km from Panjim Inn.Old Goa was once the Rome of the East and one of the 5 Great cities in the world.In the main square it has the chapel of St Catherine,Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral.Other sites worth a visit are Church of St Cajetan,Viceroys Arch, Capella De Monte,Museumn of Christian Art and St Augustine tower.From Old Goa you could proceed to a Spice plantation(either Sahakari(20 km) away or Pascoal(30 km) ) where you can have a traditional lunch,play with elephants and have a farm tour.You could then visit the temples of Ponda(Mangeshi where Lata Mangeshkar comes from and Shantadurga) or return back.Old Goa was part of the Old Conquests of the Portuguese and thus there is a greater Christian influence while Ponda was part of the New conquests and thus there is a greater Hindu influence.It is interesting to see the differences in culture across such a short distance.The Total distance
covered for the day would be approximately 110 km and would cost you Rs 1900 in a non ac small car,Rs 2500 in a ac small car and Rs 3200 in a Innova.

OR

After Old Goa you could return back and head to Baga Beach (25 Km from Old Goa,12 Km from Panjim Inn) or Anjuna Beach.

You could also take the following detours from Old Goa:
A) Divar Island Detour:
visit a picturesque island and the pretty church of our lady of Compassion,
perched on a hill top with fabulous views.
B) Chorao Island detour:
Drive to this picturesque island which also has the Salim Ali bird sanctuary.

Day 2- North Goa.

Visit Fort Aguada (12 km from hotel),candolim beach (another 2 km) and
Anjuna Beach (another 12-km).You could also stop at Calangute/Baga on the way.
If A wenesday you could visit the flea market at Anjuna.If you are looking for quieter
beaches then Morjim/Mandrem/Ashwem (about 25 km from hotel) would be a
better bet.An alternative option is to visit the Houses of Goa museum at
Porvorim/Succoro (8 Km from hotel) and then visit Baga/Anjuna. At Morjim/Ashwen
the La Plage restaurant with the boutiques of Jade Jagger,Aurobell ,Kalyani, are well
recommended by most guests.

Day 3-

Visit Goa Chitra Museum in Benaulim(45 km away) followed by lunch Zeebop on
Utorda beach or Martins at Betalbatim.Zeebop is a shack right on the beach which serves
good seafood and Martins is a very popular multicuisine restaurant.

Day 4- Shopping in Panjim.

Gallery Gitanjali,Velha Goa Galleria,Barefoot,Sascha’s store,Fusion Access,Fab India
are popular Art Galleries/Boutiques.Zantyes for Cashew nuts.

Alternative itineraries:
A) Cultural:
Rachol Seminary(60 km),followed by Menezes Braganza house at Chandor
and Lunch at Palacio de Deao.You could also visit the Figuereido house at
Loutoulim on your way back.
B) Nature:
Dudhsagar waterwalls/Bhawan Mahavir wildlife sanctuary/Tambdi Surla temple

Beaches:
A) Central Goa:
Miramar(3km away),Dona Paula and Bambolim
B) North Goa:
Candolim,Calangute,Baga,Anjuna/Vagator,Morjim/Mandrem/Ashwem,Arambol.
C)South Goa:
Bogmallo,Velsao,Cansaulim,Arrossim,Majorda,Utorda,Betalbatim,Colva,
benaulim,Varca,cavellossim,Mobor,Agonda,Cola,Palolem,
Patnem/Colomb/, Rajbhag and Galgibaga.

Art Galleries and Boutiques in Goa:
Gallery Gitanjali,Velha Goa,Sascha’s Shop,Barefoot,Fusion Access,Fab India.

Nightlife:
Tito's/Cape Town / Cavala at Baga,Club Cubana in Arpora,Saturday Nite Market at
Arpora,Down the Road in Panjim, Casino Royale.

Other Activities:
1) Heritage walk in Fontainhas.
2) Scuba Diving at Dona Paula
3) Cooking class
4) Windsurfing
5) Watersports at Baga/Calangute
6) Boat cruises
7) North Goa/South Goa bus tours.
8) Fishing trips
9 ) Wildlife sanctuaries: Bondla,BhagwanMahavir,Cotigao

Experiences:
A) A cashew feni distillery.
B) Local Ferry ride
C) Local motorcycle pilot ride.


Disclaimer:

All above activities are listed to purely facilitate a holiday in Goa.
They are to carried out at your own risk and Welcomheritage Panjim Inn in no
way will be responsible for any acts of omission/commission carried out by the
third party operators.


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