Tour Code : AKSR0040

Tour Type : FIT Package

1800 233 9008
GOA PACKAGE 05N/06D www.akshartours.com
5 Nights / 6 Days
 PACKAGE OVERVIEW

1 Country 1 6
Cities Days

Accomodation Meal
Standard,04 & 05 Star Property 06 Breakfast
Scenic Hotel View 06 Dinner
Wi-Fi connectivity on complimentary basis
for browsing only
05 Nights Hotel Accommodation At Goa ?

Highlights Visa & Taxes

Accommodation on double sharing
Breakfast and Dinner at hotel 5% Gst Extra
Transfer and Sightseeing by sharing vehicle
Applicable hotel taxes

SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW

- Dudhsagar Fall
- Fort Aguada
- Sinquerim Beach
- Saligao Church
- Chapora Fort
- Anjuna Beach
- Baga Beach
- Dolphine Spotting
- Miramar Beach
- Donapaula Beach
- Old Goa Church
- Mangueshi Temple
- Church St.Augustin Tower

SIGHTSEEINGS

GOA
FORT AGUADA
The Fort Was Constructed In 1612 To Guard Against The Dutch And The Marathas. It Was A Reference Point For The Vessels
Coming From Europe At That Time. This Old Portuguese Fort Stands On The Beach South Of Candolim, At The Shore Of The
Mandovi River. It Was Initially Tasked With Defense 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. This Is How The Fort Got Its Name: Aguada,
Meaning Watery In The Portuguese Language. Crews Of Passing Ships Would Often Visit To Replenish Their Freshwater
Stores. On The Fort Stands A Four-Story Portuguese Lighthouse, Erected In 1864 And The Oldest Of Its Kind In Asia. Built In
1612, It Was Once The Grandstand Of 79 Cannons. It Has The Capacity Of Storing 2,376,000 Gallons Of Water, One Of The
Biggest Freshwater Storages Of The Time In Whole Of Asia. This Fort Is Divided In Two Segments: The Upper Part Acted As
Fort And Watering Station, While The Lower Part Served As A Safe Berth For Portuguese Ships. Whereas The Upper Part Has
A Moat, Underground Water Storage Chamber, Gunpowder Room, Lighthouse, And Bastions, It Also Has A Secret Escape
Passage To Use During Time Of War And Emergency. The Lighthouse At The Initial Stage Is Used To Emit Light Once In 7
Minutes.

GOA
SINQUERIM BEACH
Sinquerim Is Famous For Its Beautiful Beach. It Is 16 Km From Panaji. Nearest Railway Station Is At Carambolim. Nearest
Airport Is Dabolim Airport.

GOA
SALIGAO CHURCH
One Of The Most Beautiful Churches In Goa. It Is The Parish Church For The Village Of Saligao. The Goa Tourism
Department Has Made Arrangements To Illuminate The Church At Night. It Looks Like A Shimmering Jewel In The Fields As
You Drive By On The Chogum Road From Panjim To Calangute. Dr Wilfred De Souza, As He Was Laid To Rest After Being
Accorded A State Funeral Following A Solemn Funeral Service At Mae De Deus Church On Sunday The 6th September 2015

GOA
CHAPORA FORT
Chapora Fort , located in Bardez, Goa, rises high above the Chapora River. The site was the location of a fort built by Muslim
ruler Adil Shah called Shahpura, whose name the Portuguese altered to Chapora. The fort changed hands several times after
Portuguese acquired Bardez. Trying to end the Portuguese rule in Goa, Prince Akbar joined his father's enemies, the Marathas
in 1683 and made this place his base camp.[citation needed] It became the northern outpost of the Old Conquests. After the
Portuguese recovered from an encounter with the Marathas, they strengthened their northern defenses and provided shelter to
the people there.
GOA
BAGA BEACH
Baga Beach Is A Popular Beach And Tourist Destination In North Goa. Baga Is Located At The North End Of The Contiguous
Beach Stretch That Starts From Sinquerim, Candolim, Leads To Calangute, And Then To Baga

GOA
ANJUNA BEACH
Anjuna Beach Is A Beach In Goa, Which Is Located 18 Kilometres Away From Panaji And 8 Kilometres To The West Of
Mapusa, North Goa. It Is Situated In Anjuna Village Of Bardez Taluka In North Goa. The Beach Is The Part Of A 30
Kilometres Extended Beach Coastline Along The West Coast Of Goa By The Arabian Sea.

GOA
DONA PAULA BEACH
The Dona Paula Beach Is Also A Major Tourist Attraction. According To A Local Myth, Dona Paula Entombed In The Cabo
Chapel, The Residence Of The Governor Of Goa And Is Supposed To Be Seen Emerging From The Moonlit Waves Wearing
Only A Pearl Necklace. Several Tourists As Well As Locals Guided By This Myth Visit The Beach For A Glimpse Of Dona
Paula. The Cabo Raj Bhavan Is Situated At A Scenic Spot Of Dona Paula. It Is Also Home Of A Historic British War-Graves
Cemetery. After The End Of Portuguese Rule In Goa In 1961, Dona Paula Became A Fashionable Residential Area And
Address.

GOA
OLD GOA CHURCH
The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus; Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Roman Catholic basilica
located in Goa, India, and is part of the Churches and convents of Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica is located in
Old Goa, former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier 'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or
Holy) Jesus') is the name used for the Ecce Homo in the countries of Portuguese colonization. The Jesuit church is India's first
minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture and Portuguese Colonial architecture in
India. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World.Construction work on the church began in 1594. The
church was consecrated in May 1605 by the archbishop, Dom Fr. Aleixo de Menezes. This world heritage monument has
emerged as a landmark in the 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 died on Sancian Island, Chuandao,
Taishan while en route to continental China on (3 December 1552). The body of Francis Xavier was first taken to Portuguese
Malacca and two years later shipped back to Goa. It is said that the saint's body was as fresh as the day it was buried. The
remains of the saint still attract a huge number of tourists (Christian and non-Christian alike) from all over the world, especially
during the public viewing of his body every ten years (last held in 2014). The saint is said to have miraculous powers of
healing.

GOA
MANGUESHI TEMPLE
This Temple Had Its Origins In Kushasthali Cortalim, A Village In Murmugao Which Fell To The Invading Portuguese In
1543. In The Year 1560, When The Portuguese Started Christian Conversions In Mormuga Taluka, The Saraswats Of
Kaundinya Gotra And Vatsa Gotra Moved The Mangesh Linga From The Original Site At The Kushasthali Or Cortalim On The
Banks Of River Aghanashini (Zuari)(Sancoale) To Its Present Location At Mangeshi In Priol Village Of Atrunja Taluka, Which
Was Then Ruled By The Hindu Kings Of Sonde Of Antruz Mahal (Ponda), To Be More Secure.

GOA
MIRAMAR BEACH
Miramar Is The Beach Area Of The Goan Capital Of Panjim, Also Known As Panaji And Is One Of The Most Visited Beaches
Of Goa. It Is One Of The Two Only Beaches In Panjim, Other Being Caanzalem Beach. Many People, Mostly Tourists, Come
To This Beach Every Day. Originally Named Porta De Gaspar Dias By The Portuguese, The Name Was Then Changed To
Miramar.
GOA
CHURCH OF ST.AUGUSTINE
The Church Was Abandoned In 1835 After The Portuguese Government Of Goa Began Evicting Many Religious Orders In Goa
Under Its New Repressive Policies. The Subsequent Neglect Caused The Vault Of The Church To Collapse In 1842. The Body
Collapsed Soon After And By 1871, The Bell Was Moved From The Tower To Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception
Church In Panjim, Where It Remains To Date. In 1931, The Facade Of The Church And Half The Tower Collapsed And By
1938, Most Of The Other Parts Had Also Collapsed. Currently Only Half The Tower Remains, And It Is One Of The Most
Visited Tourist Destinations In Goa. The Ruins Were Featured In The Song Gumnaam Hai Koi From The 1965 Suspense
Thriller Movie Gumnaam And Saathiya From The Bollywood Hit Singham

GOA
DUDHSAGAR WATER FALL
(literally Sea of Milk) is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa. It is 60 km from Panaji
by road and is located on the Madgaon-Belagavi rail route about 46 km east of Madgaon and 80 km south of Belgaum.
Dudhsagar Falls is amongst India's tallest waterfalls with a height of 310 m (1017 feet) and an average width of 30 metres (100
feet).The falls is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park among the Western Ghats. The
waterfall forms the border between Karnataka and Goa states. The area is surrounded by deciduous forests with rich
biodiversity. The falls are not particularly spectacular during the dry season but during the monsoon season, however, the falls
are fed by rains and form a huge force of water.

YOUR ITINERARY
 Day ARRIVE GOA
On arrival at Dabolim Airport or Railway Station you will be received and transferred to your hotel. On
1 arrival at the hotel you will be welcome with drinks and smiles. After freshening up you can go to the
beaches on your own and relax in Sun, Sea and Sand of Goa known worldwide for its rejuvenating spirit.
Overnight at hotel in Goa.

Breakfast Dinner

Day SOUTH GOA (LOCAL SIGHTSEEING)

Today after breakfast full day sightseeing our Goa - Visit Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals and
2 churches - namely Se-Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church, Arch of Vice Roy of
Goa. Miramar Beach - This is the only beach close to any city and hasa good view of the river Mandovi
flowing into the sea. Also visit Dona Paula fishing village which is a small village at the tip of Panaji, the

place has a very good viewpoint and a monument at the same place.Overnight in Goa.
Dinner

Day NORTH GOA (LOCAL SIGHTSEEING)

Today after breakfast the full day is free for leisure activities. Or you may opt for optional tours. Goa
3 beaches offer a lot of sports & games activities like Snorkelling, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Water-skiing, etc.
Or you may opt for Shopping for local souvenirs. Nightlife in Goa is also very interesting and a lot of
entertainment activities is put on offer by the hotels there.

Breakfast Dinner

Day GOA TO DUDHSAGAR WATER FALL

Today morning after breakfast today Excrusion to Dudhsagar Waterfalls. Enjoy splashes of the gushing
4 water and feed the monkeys roaming around. Cool down in the mountain waters and enjoy lush green
forest around you. While coming back, enjoy a walk into the aromatic Spice Plantations. Towards the end
of the day, come back to the hotel and stay for the night.

Breakfast Dinner

Day GOA
Today after breakfast the full day is free for leisure activities. Or you may opt for optional tours. Goa
5 beaches offer a lot of sports & games activities like Snorkelling, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Water-skiing, etc.
Or you may opt for Shopping for local souvenirs. Nightlife in Goa is also very interesting and a lot of
entertainment activities is put on offer by the hotels there.

Breakfast Dinner

Day DEPART GOA

Today after breakfast Transfer to the Goa Airport & Railway Station.
6
Breakfast

HOTELS

GOA GOA
Amani Vagator Hotel Or Similar Regenta Central North goa Or Similar
GOA
Caravela Beach Resort Or Similar

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion Exclusion
Both Way Transfer From The Airport Or Nearest Cost Of Meal Other Then Mention Above
Railway Station/Bus Stop By Sharing A/C All Entree Fee
Coach/Car. ( Madgaon Station Transfers Will Be Cost Of Any Personal Expenses
Charged Additional Rs.1000/-) Early Check-In & Late Check Out
Welcome Drink On Arrival (Non-Alcoholic). Any Water Sports Activities And Boat Rides
Accommodation In Well Appointed A/C Rooms With Guide Tips And Any Other Item Except “Package
Satellite Connection LCD TV, Hair Dryer, Electronic Rates Includes”
Safe And Telephone.Mini Bar In Each Room Govt. Service Tax 5%
(Chargeable).
Buffet/TDH Menu As Per The Plan Selected.
Complimentary Use Of Tea/Coffee Maker In All
Rooms, Replenished Once A Day. Any Additional
Requirement Will Be At An Extra Cost.
TWO Day Sightseeing Tour Of Goa By Sharing A/C
Coach.
Dudhsagar Fall Day Trip In Private Vechile.
Complimentary 02 Bottles Of Mineral Water,
Replenished Daily.
Wi-Fi Connectivity On Complimentary Basis.
Complimentary Use Of Swimming Pool (Proper
Swim Wear Required).
 TRIP COST

Type Price
Double Sharing ( Per Person ) 11300/-INR
Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) 10600/-INR
Child With Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 05 – 10 yrs ) 10000/-INR
Child Without Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 02 – 05 yrs ) 10000/-INR
Infant ( Per Person ) 0
* Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking.
* Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms