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A Birthday Trip to Goa

Duration
4 Days
Budget Per Person
₹ 8,000
Trip Taken
August, 2019
Destinations
Goa

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1: Check In and Head Over to Anjuna Beach

Check into the Stay - Treebo Trend Lands End Beach Resort > Head over to Anjuna Beach > Stock up on Alcohol and Head Back to the Hotel

Check into the Stay - Treebo Trend Lands End Beach Resort

Joysurjya Hagjer says

1. Located within a minute's walk from Morjim Beach.
2. Each Bedroom can easily accommodate 4 people.
3. Breakfast is complimentary. The restaurant serves food and alcohol round the clock.

Head over to Anjuna Beach
4.4 /5

Time Spent: 1 Hour

Cost: Free

Joysurjya Hagjer says

We headed to the beach sometime during early evening. Walked around for a bit. Beach beds can be found. After walking around and clicking pictures we headed to a shack for a few beers and snacks.

Stock up on Alcohol and Head Back to the Hotel

Joysurjya Hagjer says

We got some alcohol for the night and checked back into the hotel. We ordered snacks and dinner from the hotel's restaurant itself. Celebrated my friend's birthday till early morning.

Day 2: Chapora Fort, Vagator Beach, Baga Beach and a Wonderful Dinner in Goa!!

Breakfast at the Mango Tree

Time Spent: 2 Hours

Joysurjya Hagjer says

1. We had different pastas here.
2. The items are reasonably priced.
3. Be sure to try the fresh fruit Juices!!

Visit Chapora Fort
3.7 /5

Time Spent: 1-2 hours

Timings: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Cost: No entry fee

Joysurjya Hagjer says

Relive your Dil Chhata Hai moment. It can be windy so becareful when standing on the ledge. Reaching the main fort requires a bit of a hike.

0.4 km away

Ice Cream and Beer at Vagator Beach
4.3 /5

Time Spent: 1-2 Hours

Joysurjya Hagjer says

The beach is rocky at most places. Shacks are few in number and mostly people come for a light swim here.

Tito's Lane - Walk Around and a Little Window Shopping

Time Spent: 1 Hour

Joysurjya Hagjer says

Looked around for some souvenirs. Most of them are quite expensive. Would recommend to not buy anything unless you absolutely fancy something.

Chill at Baga Beach
4.5 /5

Time Spent: 2-3 Hours

Cost: Free

Joysurjya Hagjer says

1. We met up with another group of friends and made ourselves comfortable at one of the beach restaurants.
2. Beach is crowded. Swimming and other watersports like jetskiing can be done.
3. Food prices are slightly on the more expensive side and so is the alcohol.

10.5 km away

Sightseeing in and around Panaji - Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
3.7 /5

Time Spent: 30 to 45 minutes

Timings: Monday to Saturday : 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Sunday : 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM; English Mass : 8:00 AM daily

Cost: INR 10 per person for Adults

Joysurjya Hagjer says

We drove in and around Panaji and got a feel for the urban part of Goa. It was around 7 PM. The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception was the main highlight which beautifully lights up at night.

Dinner at Viva Panjim - Indo-Portuguese Cuisine at its Finest!!

Time Spent: 2 Hours

Joysurjya Hagjer says

One of the finest indo-portuguese cuisine to be had in all of Goa. The restaurant's owners are a lovely elderly couple who engage in lovely conversation. Be sure to have the seafood platter.

Day 3: Morjim Beach, Miramar Beach and a Nice North-East Indian Lunch

Early Morning at Morjim Beach
4.3 /5

Time Spent: 1 Hour

Cost: No entry fee

Joysurjya Hagjer says

Morjim beach was close to our hotel. A laid back beach where mostly one can swim and sun-bathe.

7.2 km away

Next Stop - Arambol Beach
4.4 /5

Time Spent: 2 Hours

Cost: Free

Joysurjya Hagjer says

Another beach located north of Morjim Beach. Laid back beach where you can swim in cleaner waters. The drive to the beach is beautiful. Be sure to also visit Arambol Lake for a serene scenery and atmosphere.

Lunch at Soul Chef, Goa

Time Spent: 2-3 Hours

Joysurjya Hagjer says

1. A small cafe in the heart of Goa run by a lovely couple from Assam.
2. They serve excellent north-eastern cuisine.
3. Be sure to try their range of home-made gelato (Tiramisu is the BEST)

Clicking Sunset Pictures at Miramar Beach

Time Spent: 1 Hour

Cost: No entry fee

Joysurjya Hagjer says

The Beach is great for collecting some shells and stones. It isn't that clean to sit down and relax in but you can bring your kids here and soak in the evening sun.

Window Shopping, Coffee and Donuts at Mall De Goa

Time Spent: 2 Hours

Joysurjya Hagjer says

A decent mall. Checked out some of the stores and sat down for coffee and donuts at Dunkin Donuts.

Dinner at the Hotel

Joysurjya Hagjer says

We went back to the hotel and had our dinner. Partied again till early in the morning.

Day 4: Brunch at Infantaria, Drive Around Old Goa and Heading Back Out from Goa

Brunch at Infantaria - Amazing Food at Moderate Prices

Time Spent: 2-3 Hours

Joysurjya Hagjer says

1. Known for their European, North Indian and American cuisine
2. Try the Seafood Pasta. It is worth every penny.
3. The food here is excellent and moderately priced.

Drive around Old Goa - Visit Attractions like Basilica of Bom Jesus
4.3 /5

Time Spent: 1 hour to 1.5 hours

Timings: 09:00 AM - 06:30 PM except Sunday, on Sunday - 10:30 AM - 06:30 PM

Cost: No entry fee

Joysurjya Hagjer says

After brunch we drove around old part of Goa and visited the many churches and olden houses.

Head Back out from Goa

Joysurjya Hagjer says

Headed back to the bus stand from where we took our bus back to Bangalore

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