48 hours in Goa

ITINERARY, GOA Updated : Mar 23, 2018, 04.24 PM IST

48 hours in Goa

A visit to Goa often simply means lounging on a palm-fringed beach with a drink in hand. Even though its seashore hogs the limelight, it is hard to deny the charm of Goa's Portuguese-inspired buildings, delicious food, thrilling water sports, buzzing nightlife and flea markets. It’s quite easy to spend weeks discovering its diversity and soaking in the languid atmosphere. However, if you only have a couple of days, we recommend you split your visit and see north Goa on the first day and the southern half on the second.

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Lila Café

RESTAURANTS IN GOA

Lila Café

Located next to the Baga River, this open-air café serves one of the best European-style breakfasts in Goa.

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Baga Beach

BEACHES, GOA

Baga Beach

Goa’s most popular beach, Baga, is situated 10 kilometres west of Mapusa along the west coast of Goa and about 30 kilometres North of Panaji. A tiny albeit wonderful beach perched between the Colva and Calangute beach, B...more

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Old Goa

SIGHTSEEING IN GOA

Old Goa

The former Portuguese capital of the region before Panjim, Old Goa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to several magnificent churches and cathedrals.

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Mum’s Kitchen

RESTAURANTS IN GOA

Mum’s Kitchen

Panaji’s Mum’s Kitchen is the ideal place to take a crash course in Goan cuisine.

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Fontainhas

SIGHTSEEING IN GOA

Fontainhas

It has been described as India’s only Latin quarter. The quiet charm of this Panjim neighbourhood’s narrow streets and tile-roofed houses is best discovered on foot.

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Saturday Night Market

SHOPPING IN GOA

Saturday Night Market

This market on Arpora Hill, between Baga and Anjuna, is known as much for its party-like atmosphere, as for the actual shopping.

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House of Lloyds

RESTAURANTS IN GOA

House of Lloyds

This spacious outlet is located inside the owner’s Portuguese-style house, and comprises of a bar, restaurant, open grill and dance floor.

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Tito’s

NIGHTLIFE, GOA

Tito’s

End your night with dancing at Tito’s, a Goan landmark that comprises of a cluster of restaurants and nightclubs located in a lane bearing its name.

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Café Chocolatti

CAFES, GOA

Café Chocolatti

The nibbles served at this pretty garden café are well-suited for breakfast as well as high tea.

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Fort Aguada

SIGHTSEEING IN GOA

Fort Aguada

There are numerous remains of rugged forts scattered along Goa’s coast and rivers. The most famous of them is Fort Aguada, located next to the Candolim beach.

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Candolim

ADVENTURE, GOA

Candolim

This thrilling activity is the closest experience you can have to flying, and a great way to get a bird’s eye view of the Goa’s coastline.

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Palácio do Deão

EATING OUT, GOA

Palácio do Deão

This restored 18th-century palace in Quepem offers a truly aristocratic dining experience.

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Chandor

SIGHTSEEING IN GOA

Chandor

To get a glimpse of the lavish lifestyle of colonial Goa’s land-owners, head to the small village of Chandor.

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Palolem Beach

BEACHES, GOA

Palolem Beach

Surrounded by rocky hills at both ends, Palolem Beach is a crescent-shaped beach in Canacona, south Goa which is also one of the prettiest in the state. Its picture-postcard beauty is evident at first sight but it has it...more

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Silent Noise

NIGHTLIFE, GOA

Silent Noise

In Goa’s silent headphone parties, everyone literally dances to their own tunes. Clubbers can choose their music, performed live by Silent Noise’s three international DJs. This is transmitted directly to their wireless h...more

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