Goa Tour Packages From Bangalore

Panaji is the capital of the state with Vasco da Gama as the largest city. Margao is one of the historic cities that is present in Goa which has a lot of Portugal culture and its influence remains. Portuguese were the first people to travel in the 16th century as merchants and found Goa here. soon after they found out they conquered the area and ruled for a long time. Goa was essentially the former state of the Portuguese Empire. Portuguese in India last date for about 450 years and was annexed by India in 1961. When looking for Goa packages from Bangalore, you can add a historical tour of the city.

Places to visit in Goa

1. Aguada fort

What’s Special: Ancient Portuguese fort, lighthouse, Sinquerim beach, Mandovi river

Nearby Attractions: Baga Beach, Calangute Beach

Major Attractions: Vasco da Gama, Margao

Transportation Option: Bus, Taxi, Car, Autorickshaws

Aguada Fort is famed for its rich history, scenic views it provides and marvellous architecture. Earlier, it was also used as a jail and as a storage of water as it has a holding capacity of about 2,376,000 gallons of water. Not only a significant landmark but a prominent architectural attraction, Aguada Fort is one of the most popular tourist destinations that you can include in your itinerary for a Goa trip from Bangalore.

2. Basilica of Bom Jesus

What’s Special: Roman catholic Basilica, UNESCO world heritage site, Mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier

Nearby Attractions: Grand Island, Dudhsagar Waterfalls

Major Attractions: Panjim, Mapusa

Transportation Option: Bus, Taxi, Car, Autorickshaws

The Basilica of Bom Jesus located in Goa is one of the most famous attractions of this little paradisiacal state of India. Still reeling under Portuguese rule in the state, Goa is home to a plethora of architectural marvels that remind people of the bygone era. The Bom Jesus Basilica is one such place. The Bom Jesus basilica church in Goa, also known as the Borea Jezuchi Bajilika, is visited by hundreds of locals and tourists all throughout the year.

3. Calangute Beach

What’s Special: Largest beach of North Goa

Nearby Attractions: Fort Aguada, Candolim Beach

Major Attractions: Tarkarli, Malvan

Transportation Option: Bus, Taxi, Car, Autorickshaws

Calangute Beach is the largest beach is the largest in North Goa which remains a popular tourist attraction in the entire region of Goa. Every year, thousands of tourists come from all over the world to spend an amazing time here. It has everything from natural beauty to shacks and stalls selling handicrafts, beer, and authentic Indian snacks. There are a plethora of water activities as well to enjoy at this beach so do visit here on your Goa trip from Bangalore.

4. Se Cathedral

What’s Special: Cathedral of Latin Rite Roman catholic, architectural style

Nearby Attractions: Tito's Street, Arambol Beach

Major Attractions: Devbagh, Karwar

Transportation Option: Bus, Taxi, Car, Autorickshaws

If you find yourself in the northern part of Goa, visit the Se Cathedral Church, Goa, a key attraction that held a lot of importance for the Portuguese. Situated in old Goa, learn about why and how this place found its place in Goa's history. The church was devoted to Catherine of Alexandria and was built to celebrate the triumph of the Portuguese over a Muslim armed force.

5. Chapora fort

What’s Special: Famous for its historical significance and architecture

Nearby Attractions: Bom Jesus Basilica, Palolem Beach

Major Attractions: Sawantwadi, Amboli

Transportation Option: Bus, Taxi, Car, Autorickshaws

The Chapora Fort is situated at a distance of 12 km from Mapusa. If you are a film fanatic and feel a sense of nostalgia when you first arrive here it is because the Hindi film 'Dil Chahta Hai' was shot in this location which majorly contributed to the current popularity of this fort. Don’t forget to include Chapora Fort while making a Bangalore to Goa trip plan.

Best time to visit Goa

Goa in Winters

The best time to travel to goa is during the onset of winters (November, December, January, February). The reason why one must choose winter is that during the summer the temperature reaches up to 40 degrees. The sand on the beaches keeps getting hotter. The salty water of the beach irritates your skin because of the heat. It is a coastal area so the weather remains humid every time during the summer. But this is the season for those who travel from a cold area and come here to soak the sun.

Goa in Summers

Though in the morning the weather is hot but during the evening it gets pleasant. The best time in summers is the early morning beach walk. So one should go in the early morning or late evening as in the afternoon going to the beach can be risky. It is best to stay indoors to avoid sunburns and heatstroke.

Goa in Monsoons

The season one needs to avoid is the monsoons. Right when June begins all the water sports are closed because the waves start getting high. One can still go to the beach but lifeguards will be present to tell you how far can you go inside.

This is the season when you do not have a crowd and can enjoy a very relaxing holiday. Because this is an off-season, one can get all the bookings is a much lower price than usual. This goes with shopping, tattoo making and casinos as well. The season is a hidden gem for people who have scorching heat during June and July. The smell of wet sand all around after tedious heat can be very relaxing.

How to reach Goa?

By Air

Many flights reach Goa. You will land at Dabolim International Airport (GOI) and then can take a cab to your hotel. For those people who are traveling internationally or distant place, might have to stop at Bangalore first. There are some direct international flights to Dabolim.

By Rail

It is well connected with most of the cities of India. Other trains come via Mumbai. Mostly all the train journeys are overnight journeys. Margao and Vasco-da-Gama are connected well with the Konkan railway, these stations are convenient and help in transient to places in Goa. The Southern Indian Railways also connect the good amount of routes for travelers in the South.

By Road

Traveling to Goa with a car or bus by road can be very happening and blissful. The in-state travel can only be good if one is traveling from Karnataka or Maharashtra. Because it is reachable and not a long journey. The routes that primarily connect Goa are NH-4 and NH-17 National Highways. If one opts for travel by bus, there are good amount of buses that connect especially from Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune which will take about 12-14 hours of travel by road.

So traveling from Bangalore is very convenient citing that all three ways are essentially equipped for the travel.

So if you want to experience this beautiful journey to Goa which is a dream destination for many people, join in our tour package from Bangalore to Goa.