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Goa Trip 2016MAY 22, 2016 - MAY 26, 2016

PUNE, MARGAO, GOA, ARPORA, MARMAGAO, CALANGUTE, CANDOLIM, VELHA GOA,BAINGUINIM, VELHA, PANAJI, DONA PAULA, ANJUNA, MUMBAI

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What to Wear in Goa

4:00 PM Board Train Goa From Pune Station - Pune Railway Station

5:30 AM Get Off At Madgaon Station - Madgaon

5:45 AM Proceed to Colva Beach

6:00 AM Relax at Colva - Colva Beach

8:00 AM Have Your Breakfast @ Colva

8:30 AM Visit the Shrine of the Holy Cross Church, Bambolim, Goa - Shrine Of Holy Cross

11:30 AM Check in at Goa Raj Villa, Arpora, North Goa - Raj Villa

12:00 PM Relax & Re-Fresh @ Villa - Arpora

1:00 PM Lunch @ Villa

1:30 PM Free Time @ Villa

3:30 PM Re-Fresh & Get Ready for the Beach

4:00 PM Visit to Baga Beach, North Goa - Baga Beach

5:54 PM Sunset at Calangute Beach the 'Queen of Beaches' - Calangute Beach

7:00 PM Shopping at Calangute Market Square - Saturday Night Market: The WUG

8:00 PM Dinner at Calangute

9:00 PM Proceed to Villa - Raj Villa

9:30 PM Free Time at Villa

10:00 PM Take A Lazy IceCream Stroll

10:30 PM Day Ends

Sunday - May 22

Monday - May 23

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7:00 AM Get Up and Re-Fresh

8:00 AM Breakfast @ Villa

8:30 AM Get Ready for a Glimps of Goan History Today

9:00 AM Proceed to Fort Aguada

9:30 AM Enjoy the Sceanic View at For Aguada - Fort Aguada Road

10:30 AM Proceed to Old Goa - Velha Goa

11:30 AM Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus - Basilica of Bom Jesus

12:30 PM Visit 'Se Cathedral' - Se Cathedral

1:30 PM Lunch @ Old Goa

2:15 PM Proceed To Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Goa

2:30 PM Visit to Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - Immaculate Conception Church

4:30 PM Visit Miramar Beach - Miramar Beach

5:30 PM Carnival Cruise on River Mandovi - Paradise Cruises

6:30 PM Proceed To Candolim

7:00 PM Visit Candolim Beach and Places Around

9:00 PM Dinner @ Villa

10:00 PM A Lazy Stroll if you like / Relax @ Villa

Day Ends

Tuesday - May 24

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7:30 AM Get Up and Re-Fresh A Relaxing Day


8:30 AM Proceed Back to Villa

9:00 AM Proceed to Dona Paula

10:00 AM Visit Dona Paula - Dona Paula

11:30 AM Free Time for Shopping @ Panjim Market - Panaji

1:30 PM Lunch At Villa

2:00 PM Rest and Relax @ Villa

3:30 PM Refresh for a Beach Hop

4:00 PM Proceed To Vagator Beach

4:30 PM Relax At Vagator Beach

5:30 PM Proceed to Anjuna Beach

6:00 PM Watch Sunset and Relax @ Anjuna Beach - Anjuna Beach

7:00 PM Visit the Famous Anjuna Flea Market (Every Wednesday) - Anjuna Flea Market

8:30 PM Proceed Back to Villa

9:00 PM Dinner At Villa

10:00 PM Relax At Villa

Day Ends

7:00 AM Get Up and Re-Fresh

9:00 AM Visit Candolim Beach

9:30 AM Check out at Raj Villa - Raj Villa

2:30 PM Depart from Dabolim Airport (GOI) - Dabolim Airport

3:45 PM Arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) - Chhatrapati Shivaji InternationalAirport

Wednesday - May 25

Thursday - May 26

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What to Wear in Goa

The Goans are a bunch of happy-go-lucky people and their chilled-out attitude is reflected inthe clothes they wear. Goa is the perennial party zone and regarding clothes casual wear isthe order of the day. As such if one is embarking on a detour to Goa, efforts should be madeblend oneself with the Goan life by wearing clothes that embody the carefree Goan spirit.

You don't need to fret over what to wear in Goa since the dressing style draws heavily on highstreet fashion characterized by bold and bright floral prints. Moreover as Goa is endowed witha balmy weather the need for specific clothing is done away with. The clothes to wear duringthe summer are cotton apparels

Cosmetics:Get a sunscreen lotion, Face Wash, Fresh Wipes / Tissues. to avoid getting tanned unevenly.Girls please do forget your Make-up kits at home.

Girls : Goa’s the kind of place where you let loose and go crazy with colours and accessories.Forget the heels, the full-length denims and the nylons. The Goa style is basically beach-wear:shorts, jumpsuits, flowy dresses, and of course. Pack clothes that are light cotton, airy andcomfortable to get into. Top them up with long beaded chains, bracelets, and flip-flops. Thecoastal city is notorious for frizzing up hair, so don’t forget to pack serums, hair creams, andmaybe a bandana / Hair Band. Sunglasses are a must. Sleeveless shirts - if decent - can beworn without any problems. It is advisable to carry a light stole, pashmina or scarf with you to cover your head, in case itgets too hot. and some religious places also require you to cover your head, so it may comein handy for that too.

Boys :Shorts Loose cotton shirts or T-shirts and long track pants work well. Sporty / ColouredVESTS are great to beat the summer Slippers / Floaters are great. Forget the Shoes athome. Sunglasses and Caps are a must. Handkerchiefs are a must.

Swimmers:Swimming Costumes are a must for using the Swimming Pool at the Villa.

4:00 PM

Departure

13 hr 45 min

Board Train Goa From Pune Station

BOOKED THROUGH

IRCTCTRAIN NUMBER

Goa Express

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MONDAY - MAY 23

5:30 AM

Arrival

30 min

Get Off At Madgaon Station

5:45 AM

Pick-up

30 min

Proceed to Colva Beach

6:00 AM

1 hr 30 min

Relax at Colva

Colvá is a coastal village in Salcete, south Goa, on the west coast of India. Colvá beachstretches for around 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi), part of a beach consisting of about 25 kilometres(16 mi) of powder white sand, lined along its shore by coconut palms and extending fromBogmalo in the north to Cabo de Rama in the south.

Colvá is a famous tourist destination, visited for its beaches, budget hotels, guest houses,beach shacks, food stalls, restaurants, pubs and bars. The beaches are constantly monitoredby lifeguards, and the swimming areas are flagged for warnings.

The village had significant importance to Portugal and was the retreat for Goa's high society,who would come to Colvá for their "Mundanca" or change of air. Today the Portuguese area isdotted with houses or villas, including many ruins. On weekends, huge crowds of tourists,visitors from around the world as well as local Indians, enjoy the sunset and various activities.The beach is particularly busy in October, when hordes of religious pilgrims come and visitColvá Church, called Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Merces, that was founded in 1630 by theRoiz family and rebuilt in the eighteenth century on the village square.

The local people have been fishermen since the mid-16th century. They include Hinduconverts as well as migrants from various Portuguese overseas territories such as Angola,Mozambique, Brazil, etc. as well as Portugal itself.

Pune Railway StationPune, Maharashtra, IN

MadgaonMargao, Goa, IN, 403601

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

+918390770511BOOKED THROUGH

Diakon HolidaysCARRIER

Mr. Umesh

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8:00 AM

45 min

Have Your Breakfast @ Colva

8:30 AM

30 min

Visit the Shrine of the Holy Cross Church, Bambolim, Goa

The jewel in Bambolim’s crown is undisputedly the Shrine of the Holy Cross. The history of thisChurch dates back to 1995 when the foundation stone was laid by Archbishop RaulGonsalves on May 21, 1995, and the Shrine was completed, blessed and inaugurated by theArchbishop on October 13, 1996.Revered by people of all faiths, there is hardly anyone that passes by without acknowledgingits presence and seeking its blessings with a bow of the head, a flying kiss, a sharp loud honkor the sign of the cross. Most stop and pay obeisance to the Holy Cross by offering garlandsof flowers, candles or cash. A shining illustration of Goa’s celebrated communal harmony it is.From being known as Bambolecho Khuris, Milagrincho Khuris and later being Christened asFulancho Khuris, the Holy Cross stands in all simplicity as a beacon of hope and faith.

11:30 AM

Check-in

45 min

Check in at Goa Raj Villa, Arpora, North Goa

12:00 PM

1 hr

Relax & Re-Fresh @ Villa

1:00 PM

45 min

Lunch @ Villa

1:30 PM Free Time @ Villa

Colva BeachGoa, Goa, IN, 403708

PRICE

100.00

Shrine Of Holy Cross

CONFIRMATION NUMBER

+917875137805 / 09421241541BOOKED THROUGH

Diakon HolidaysPRICE

2,500.00

Raj VillaGoa, IN

ArporaArpora, Goa, IN, 403519

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2 hr

Free Time @ Villa

Take a Afternoon Nap / Chat / Play Indoor Games / Relax at Vila

3:30 PM

30 min

Re-Fresh & Get Ready for the Beach

Have your Tea / Coffee and Backpack your Clothes for the Beach

4:00 PM

1 hr

Visit to Baga Beach, North Goa

Baga a seaside town in Bardez, Goa, India. It comes under the jurisdiction of Calangute,which is 2 km south. Baga is known for its popular beach and Baga Creek. It is visited bythousands of tourists annually. Baga Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination in NorthGoa. Baga is located at the north end of the contiguous beach stretch that starts fromSinquerim, Candolim, leads to Calangute and then to Baga.

Dolphins can be located at around 1–2 km from the shoreline. The beach contains rows ofshacks and fishing boats, and at high tide the beach is narrow. The beach is named after theBaga Creek, which empties into the Arabian Sea at the north end of the beach.Baga Beach is also famous for parasailing, water sports (banana ride) and dolphin cruises.

5:54 PM

1 hr 15 min

Sunset at Calangute Beach the 'Queen of Beaches'

About nine miles north from the Goan capital, Calangute – the Queen of Beaches - is a highlycommercialized but captivating resort that offers good sunbathing in the quiet solitude of thesea, passable swimming along with great opportunities for feasting on the most deliciousfood along the coast. Calangute is possibly a distorted form of the local vernacular word—‘Koli-gutti', meaning land of fishermen. The beach stretches for about four miles and iscovered with palm trees.

Calangute is a town in North Goa, famous for its beach. The beach is the largest in North Goaand visited by thousands of domestic and international tourists alike. The peak tourist seasonis during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May. During the monsoonseason, from June through September, the sea can be rough and swimming is prohibited.The beach offers water sport activities like parasailing and water skiing, among others.Calangute is the beach to which everyone heads for the moment they land in Goa. So it isnatural that it is overcrowded in both in peak and off seasons. This huge seven-kilometresweep of sand located 15 kms from Panaji, is called the 'Queen of Beaches'. All the travelagencies and tour operators have a base here from where bookings are done for most of allthe other beaches.

Baga BeachMarmagao, Goa, IN, 403519

of 19Years of tourism has brought in a tremendous change in the scenario and therefore, hotelsand guesthouses stretch uninterrupted from Calangute to Baga. The village of Calangute hasall basic facilities like post office, banks, foreign exchange offices, resort companies, all kindof eateries and medical facilities. The number of internet cafes in Calangute might totallyexceed the number in the entire city of Panaji.

Huge showrooms filled with exquisite handicrafts from Kashmir, Tibet, Indonesia, Rajasthanand other exotic places, line up the main road running towards Anjuna. But the beach as suchis not the best of all. There are no swaying palms nor are there any traditional boats lying thereto add variety. The waves are bigger and heavier here due to the rapid drop.

7:00 PM

1 hr

Shopping at Calangute Market Square

Calangute features its own market with an array of stalls and shacks selling everything fromclothes, beachwear, sea shells, local handicrafts, trinkets and carpets to lots of seafoodsnacks and beer.

This picture of a perfect tourist destination is completed with the beach stretch being linedwith shacks and stalls selling a huge variety of things ranging from fried prawns and beer totrinkets made of seashells. One can even find hawkers selling sarongs or astrologers who areever-ready to read the fortune of visitors.

The road from the town to the beach is packed with shops selling a wide range of items,namely souvenirs, metal crafts, leather items, clothes and jewelry, which are not only fromGoa, but from other parts of the country also.

In the center of Calangute, there is a nice Tibetan market. It offers all kinds of gems andsilverwork, wooden statues of the Buddha and other Hindu deities. Kashmiri merchants alsofrequent Goa with carpets, embroidery, and other merchandises. The quality of the goods isgenerally high. But bargain hard and don't be afraid to walk away from a heavy sales pitchbecause there is always a chance that you might find the same stuff at one of the other fleamarkets.

So all tourists having a passion for handicrafts of different genres of art and culture, flock tothe market of Calangute Square as there is no dearth of handicraft stalls at this place.

8:00 PM Dinner at Calangute

Calangute BeachCalangute, Goa, IN, 403516

Saturday Night Market: The WUGCalangute, Goa, IN, 403515

PRICE

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9:00 PM

15 min

Proceed to Villa

9:30 PM

30 min

Free Time at Villa

Relax / Chat / Re-Fresh

10:00 PM

30 min

Take A Lazy IceCream Stroll

Lets have Ice Cream @ a Nearby Ice Cream Joint

10:30 PM Day Ends

TUESDAY - MAY 24

7:00 AM

30 min

Get Up and Re-Fresh

8:00 AM

30 min

Breakfast @ Villa

Pohe / Maggi & Tea / Coffee

8:30 AM

30 min

Get Ready for a Glimps of Goan History Today

9:00 AM

Pick-up

30 min

Proceed to Fort Aguada

9:30 AM

1 hr

Enjoy the Sceanic View at For Aguada

Fort Aguada and its lighthouse is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fortstanding in Goa, India, on Sinquerim Beach, overlooking the Arabian Sea.

PRICE

500.00

Raj VillaGoa, IN

of 19The fort was constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was areference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. This old Portuguese fortstands on the beach south of Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi River. It was initiallytasked with defence of shipping and the nearby Bardez sub district.

A freshwater spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that used to stop by. Thisis how the fort got its name: Aguada, meaning Water. Crews of passing ships would often visitto replenish their fresh water stores. On the fort stands a four-storey Portuguese lighthouse,erected in 1864 and the oldest of its kind in Asia. Built in 1612, it was once the grandstand of79 cannons. It has the capacity of storing 2,376,000 gallons of water, one of the biggestfreshwater storages of the time in whole of Asia. This fort is divided in two segments: theupper part acted as fort and watering station, while the lower part served as a safe berth forPortuguese ships. Whereas the upper part has a moat, underground water storage chamber,gunpowder room, light house and bastions, it also has a secret escape passage to useduring time of war and emergency. The lighthouse at initial stage is used to emit light once in7 minutes. In 1834 it was changed to emit light creating eclipse every 30 seconds, however itwas abandoned in 1976.

Fort Aguada was the most prized and crucial fort of Portuguese. The fort is so large that itenvelops the entire peninsula at the south western tip of Bardez. Built on the mouth of riverMandovi, it was strategically located and was the chief defence of Portuguese against theDutch and Marathas

10:30 AM

Pick-up

1 hr

Proceed to Old Goa

Old Goa (Konkani: Pornnem Goem, Adlem Gõi, Goeam) or Velha Goa (Velha means "old" inPortuguese) is a historical city in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. The city wasconstructed by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century, and served as capital of PortugueseIndia from the 16th century until its abandonment in the 18th century due to a plague. It is saidto have once been a city of nearly 200,000 where from, before the plague, the Portuguesetraded across continents. The remains of the city are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. OldGoa is approximately 10 kilometres east of the state capital Panjim.

11:30 AM

1 hr

Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus

Fort Aguada RoadFort Aguada Road, Candolim, Goa, IN

Velha GoaVelha Goa, Goa, IN, 403402

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The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus) islocated in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortalremains of St. Francis Xavier. The church is located in Old Goa, which was the capital of Goain the early days of Portuguese rule.

'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus') is the name used for the Ecce Homo in thecountries of Portuguese colonization. The Jesuit church is India’s first minor basilica, and isconsidered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India

Construction work on the church began in 1594 after destruction of the Saptakoteshwar Shivatemple during early 1590's. The church was consecrated in May 1605 by the archbishop,Dom Fr. Aleixo de Menezes. This world heritage monument has emerged as a landmark inthe history of Christianity. It contains the body of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St.Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, (the Jesuits). Francis Xavier diedon Sancian Island while en route to continental China on (December 2, 1552).

The body of Francis Xavier was first taken to Portuguese Malacca and two years latershipped back to Goa. It is said that the saint's body was as fresh as the day it was buried. Theremains of the saint still attract a huge number of devotees (Christian and non-Christian alike)from all over the world, especially during the public viewing of his body every ten years (lastheld in 2014). The saint is said to have miraculous powers of healing.

This is one of the oldest churches in Goa and in India. The floor is of marble inlaid withprecious stones. Apart from the elaborate gilded altars, the interior of the church is simple.The church also holds paintings of scenes taken from the life of St. Francis Xavier. Themausoleum, on the top of which is placed the silver casket with the body of St. Francis Xavier(1696), was the gift of the last of the Medicis, Cosimo III, the Grand Duke of Tuscany.

The mausoleum was designed by the 17th-century Florentine sculptor Giovanni BattistaFoggini. It took ten years to complete. The casket containing his body is made of silver. Theholy relics of the saint are displayed every ten years during the anniversary of the saint'sdeath. His liturgical feast is 3 December.

12:30 PM

1 hr

Visit 'Se Cathedral'

The Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina, known as Se Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Latin RiteRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the seat of the Patriarch of the EastIndies. It is located in Old Goa, India.

Basilica of Bom JesusOld Goa Road, Bainguinim, Goa, IN, 403402

of 19The word Sé is Portuguese for See. The Se Cathedral was built to commemorate the victoryof the Portuguese under Afonso de Albuquerque over a Muslim army, leading to the capture ofthe city of Goa in 1510. Since the day of the victory happened to be on the feast of SaintCatherine, the cathedral was dedicated to her.

It was commissioned by Governor George Cabral to be enlarged in 1552 on the remains ofan earlier structure. Construction of the church began in 1562 in the reign of King DomSebastião. The cathedral was completed in 1619 and was consecrated in 1640.

It had two towers, but one collapsed in 1776 and was never rebuilt.

In 1953, the Cathedral was presented with "The Golden Rose" by Venerable Pope Pius XII.The Golden Rose is a gold ornament, which the Popes of the Catholic Church havetraditionally blessed and conferred as a token of reverence or affection. It is placed on thetomb of St. Francis Xavier.

1:30 PM

45 min

Lunch @ Old Goa

2:15 PM

Pick-up

30 min

Proceed To Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Goa

2:30 PM

30 min

Visit to Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located in Panjim, Goa, India. TheChurch conducts mass every day in English, Konkani, and Portuguese.

The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church was first built in 1541 as a chapel by thePortuguese, was replaced by a larger church in the 1600s, then in colonial Portuguese GoaA chapel was first built in Panaji in 1541, to serve the religious needs of Portuguese sailors attheir first port of call in colonial Portuguese India. At that time the settlement was a smallfishing village. It became a Parish in 1600, and in 1609 the small chapel was replaced by thepresent day large church to minister to the residents and sailors. In the 18th century thestairways, in a symmetrical zigzag form, were added to the church. The second largest churchbell in Goa was installed in a bell tower in 1871. It was formerly at the Augustinian Monasteryon Holy Hill, and was retrieved after the monastery was damaged

Se CathedralVelha, Goa, IN, 403402

PRICE

500.00

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4:30 PM

1 hr

Visit Miramar Beach

On the Way.

5:30 PM

1 hr

Carnival Cruise on River Mandovi

A pleasant way to spend a thoroughly enjoyable evening in Goa is to take the "EXCITINGONE HOUR EVENING CRUISE" from the Tourism Jetty, below the Mandovi Bridge, PanajiGoa. A tastefully decorated cruiser named the "PARADISE", Goa's BIGGEST & BESTTRIPLE DECK CRUISER, takes the guests for a lovely ride down the river Mandovi, past AdilShah's summer palace towards the Arabian Sea and Reis Magos Fort from where one canget a panoramic view of the Grand Fort Aguada, majestic Cabo - the Governor's Palace, thesprawling Miramar beach and catch the glorious sunset over the vast Indian Ocean.

The atmosphere on the river boat is festive. Guests are welcomed on board by the friendlycompere who from time to time fills you in with details of well-known landmarks on the shorewhile advising everyone to let their hair down, have a drink and get into a mood for theprogram ahead that is "Fun for Everyone" - fun for the young and fun for the young at heart.

Taking over, the DJ starts with the welcome song for the kids to dance to. This is followed bythe welcome dance - the dekni - the immortal saga of a girl's endearments and the romanticboatman's reluctance, which is so captivating.

This dance is followed by the DJ playing popular Hindi and English tracks. He also mixes it upwith different retro tunes that are definite crowd-pleasers. There is also a round of dancing forthe couples in the crowd, where you and your loved one can take the dance floor by storm.

Soon it is time for the second dance - the harvest dance or kunbi dance which depicts theprocess of farming - sowing, growing, the bountiful harvest and the celebrations of the same.Colorfully dressed farmers in their traditional kunbi clothes - gracefully dance their way intoyour hearts.

The DJ then continues playing music, followed by a short break in entertainment, givingeverybody a chance to refresh themselves and take in Goa by night on the river.

Immaculate Conception ChurchPanaji, Goa, IN, 403001

Miramar BeachPanaji, Goa, IN, 403001

of 19The program returns with the colorful and exciting Portuguese folk dance - the corredinho thatis performed in colorful costumes and to the beat of the triple clap that has everybodyclapping long.

The DJ then plays his last set of songs for only the ladies to dance to, followed by a round foreveryone.

There is a Bar and Snack counter on the middle deck which caters to all the food andbeverage needs of guests. They provide all sorts of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, warmbeverages, steamed corn, popcorn, ice-cream, snacks, chaat and other fast food items.

The cruiser finally heads towards the historic Mandovi bridge where it gently re-docks. Whatmakes the trip really enjoyable is not only the program but the attitude and the services offeredby the Paradise Cruises staff who are always around, helpful, friendly, courteous and full ofbon-vivant.

6:30 PM

Pick-up

45 min

Proceed To Candolim

7:00 PM

1 hr

Visit Candolim Beach and Places Around

9:00 PM

45 min

Dinner @ Villa

10:00 PM A Lazy Stroll if you like / Relax @ Villa

Day Ends

WEDNESDAY - MAY 25

7:30 AM

30 min

Get Up and Re-Fresh A Relaxing Day


Paradise CruisesPanaji, Goa, IN, 403001

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30 min

8:30 AM

30 min

Proceed Back to Villa

9:00 AM

Pick-up

45 min

Proceed to Dona Paula

10:00 AM

1 hr

Visit Dona Paula

Dona Paula is a former village, and tourist destination, in the suburbs of Panaji, Goa, India. Itis today home to the National Institute of Oceanography, and just alongside it lie the GoaUniversity and the International Centre Goa. It is also home to a number of hotels, small andlarge, and the luxury Cidade de Goa is situated in the area.

Dona Paula located on the beautiful and famous sea stretch that spans from Panjim, Miramarand Dona Paula is a very famous area frequented by tourists. During the tourist season DonaPaula transforms into a crowded stretch which is otherwise a calm beautiful place duringmonsoons. A large part of the famous Hindi movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye was shot here,popularising the place further. An action sequence from Rohit Shetty's movie Singham wasshot here. The idyllic rocky tourist attraction lies at the spot where the Mandovi and the Zuaririvers meet and confluences with the Arabian Sea at a distance of 1 km from this point.

One of the most curious attractions in Dona Paula is a whitewashed statue perched on therocks near the popular ferry jetty.Sculpted in 1969 by Baroness Yrse Von Leistner, there aredifferent versions to its purpose of origin .According to Goa Tourism Board's website, it isnamed "Image of India" and depicts the figures of Mother India and Young India, one lookingto the East and the other to the West. The Wheel of Ashoka is in the middle half, buried instone, to represent the ancient culture, that nurtured this blend of ideas and emotions. While inthe book 'Walking in Goa' published by Heta Pandit, it is said that the Baroness had actuallysculpted statues of philosopher Robert Knox and his wife because she admired him.

11:30 AM

1 hr

Free Time for Shopping @ Panjim Market

Shop for Kajus and Clothes Here

Dona PaulaDona Paula, Goa, IN

PanajiPanaji, Goa, IN, 403001

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30 min

Lunch At Villa

2:00 PM

1 hr 30 min

Rest and Relax @ Villa

3:30 PM

30 min

Refresh for a Beach Hop

4:00 PM

Pick-up

30 min

Proceed To Vagator Beach

4:30 PM

1 hr

Relax At Vagator Beach

Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springswithin a stone's throw of the sea. But Vagator has little by way of seaside accommodation.

Vagator Beach is split into two main beaches by a seaside headland which holds the car parkand lots of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, soft drinks and snacks. As you face the sea, on yourright is North Vagator Beach (Big Vagator)and on your left Ozran Beach, more commonlyknown as Little Vagator Beach.

Vagator is a little more laid back, though still pretty much steeped in the rave culture. Thetourist traffic is predominantly Western backpackers, however it has also become popularwith Indian tourists, who particularly come to watch the sunset from the rocks. The sunsetthrough rocks is breath taking from Vagator Beach

5:30 PM

Pick-up

30 min

Proceed to Anjuna Beach

6:00 PM

1 hr

Watch Sunset and Relax @ Anjuna Beach

Anjuna is world famous for its trance parties held on the beach during the tourist season.Anjuna also hosts the famous flea market (Every Wednesday) wherein you can purchasemany things, ranging from fruits to jewelry, clothes and electronic devices

7:00 PM Visit the Famous Anjuna Flea Market (Every Wednesday)

Anjuna BeachAnjuna, Goa, IN, 403519

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1 hr Hop onto the spirit of the carnival at the Anjuna Beach Flea Market, held every Wednesday.From expats to Indian tourists to locals, you'll find the place abuzz with a lot of activity, evenlate into the night. The market began in the 1960s, when hippies headed to Anjuna for sometrance music and parties. Originally, the market was like a garage sale, where hippies wouldsell second-hand stuff in a bid to earn some extra bucks.

Evolved over the years, the market now sells everything from second-hand motorbikes andcell phones to unique hand-made lamps and handicrafts. Pull up your socks and get ready tohunt through the market for some great souvenirs, fashionable clothes and lovely artifacts. Theplace has been more commercialised now and one could get products from all over India:colourful saris, blingy bags and bedsheets from Rajasthan, spices from Kerala, sculpturesand jewellery from Tibetan and Kashmiri traders. If hunger strikes, head to one of the stallshere for an eclectic choice of food, and finish off with a trance music party at the beach.

8:30 PM

Pick-up

30 min

Proceed Back to Villa

9:00 PM

30 min

Dinner At Villa

10:00 PM

30 min

Relax At Villa

Day Ends

THURSDAY - MAY 26

Anjuna Flea MarketAnjuna, Goa, IN, 403509

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7:00 AM

30 min

Get Up and Re-Fresh

9:00 AM

1 hr

Visit Candolim Beach

9:30 AM

Check-out

Check out at Raj Villa

2:30 PM

Departure

Depart from Dabolim Airport (GOI)

3:45 PM

Arrival

Arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

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6E 813

Dabolim AirportAirport Road, Goa, GOA, IN

AIRLINE

IndiGoFLIGHT NUMBER

6E 813TERMINAL

1B

Chhatrapati Shivaji International AirportWestern Express Hwy., Mumbai, MAHĀRĀSHTRA,IN, 400099

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