India Five days covers North and South Goa in full — a top honeymoon plan. Days 1-2 are North Goa; Day 3 is Old Goa and a spice plantation; Day 4 moves to South Goa for Palolem and dolphins; Day 5 is Dudhsagar Falls and departure.
Five days hits the sweet spot for Goa — three days for the major districts, plus two days for nearby destinations that show a different side of the country. The pace stays relaxed, you get more variety in your photo album, and the day trips break up the urban intensity nicely.
5-Day Total Budget at a Glance
Budget
$319
Per person, flights excl.
Mid-Range
$874
Per person, flights excl.
Luxury
$2,037
Per person, flights excl.
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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule
Arrival + North Goa + a Curlies sunset
ArrivalActivities
- 13:00 Arrive North Goa + Britto's (since 1965) + Calangute/Baga + a scooter 5 hours
Britto's plus North Goa's main beaches.
Cost: ₹600-1,500 + ₹400-700 TIP: A scooter is best. - 18:00 Curlies, Anjuna sunset + dinner at Souza Lobo (since 1932) 4 hours
Anjuna is the highlight.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,500 TIP: Sunset.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Britto's, Baga
Baga · ₹600-1,500
An original.
Dinner
Souza Lobo (since 1932)
Calangute · ₹600-1,200
Authentic, with live music.
Flight + scooter.
DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Old Goa (UNESCO) + Vagator + Thalassa
UNESCO + honeymoonActivities
- 09:00 Old Goa — Basilica + Sé Cathedral 2.5 hours
UNESCO heritage.
Cost: Free TIP: Mind the dress code. - 12:00 Mum's Kitchen, Panaji — Goan classics 2 hours
₹600-1,200.
Cost: ₹600-1,200 TIP: Authentic. - 17:30 Chapora Fort sunset 1.5 hours
Sunset over the cliffs.
Cost: Free TIP: Sunset. - 19:30 Thalassa — a top honeymoon pick 3 hours
Greek food + live music.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,500 TIP: Reserve.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Mum's Kitchen
Panaji · ₹600-1,200
Authentic.
Dinner
Thalassa, Vagator
Vagator · ₹1,000-2,500
Honeymoon.
Scooter + Goa Miles.
DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Anjuna Flea + a spice plantation + a Bomras dinner
Heritage + honeymoonActivities
- 08:00 Anjuna Flea Market or the Saturday Night Market 3 hours
The 1960s original.
Cost: ₹500-3,000 TIP: Haggle. - 12:00 Spice-plantation tour + lunch 3 hours
Authentic.
Cost: ₹1,500-2,500 TIP: Reserve. - 16:00 Vagator + Sublime, Morjim (trendy) 3 hours
Trendy.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,000 TIP: Honeymoon. - 20:00 Bomras, Candolim — Burmese, honeymoon 2.5 hours
Chef Bawmra; a honeymoon pick.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,000 TIP: Reserve a week+ ahead.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
An Anjuna Flea café
Anjuna · ₹200-600
The flea market.
Lunch
Spice plantation
Ponda · ₹1,500-2,500
Authentic.
Dinner
Bomras, Candolim
Candolim · ₹1,000-2,000
Honeymoon.
Scooter.
DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Move to South Goa + Palolem + dolphins + a Park Hyatt honeymoon
South Goa honeymoonActivities
- 08:00 North Goa → South Goa by car, 1.5-2 hours 2 hours
Goa Miles or a private car.
Cost: ₹1,500-2,500 TIP: A car is best value. - 10:30 Palolem's crescent beach + a dolphin boat (₹500-1,000) 3 hours
South Goa's main beach — the best for dolphins. Recommended.
Cost: ₹500-1,000 ($6-12) TIP: Mornings are best. - 14:00 Mickey's, Palolem (value) + rest 3 hours
₹400-900.
Cost: ₹400-900 TIP: Best value. - 17:30 Cavelossim, Sal River + Fisherman's Wharf (a top honeymoon pick) 3 hours
Riverfront — a honeymoon favorite.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,500 TIP: Reserve. - 21:00 Park Hyatt Goa (5-star, top honeymoon pick) or Taj Exotica Rest
South Goa's best — a top honeymoon stay.
Cost: ₹25,000-50,000/night TIP: Book one to three months ahead.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
North Goa hotel
Anjuna / Vagator · ₹200-600
An early start.
Lunch
Mickey's, Palolem
Palolem · ₹400-900
Best value.
Dinner
Fisherman's Wharf or Park Hyatt
Cavelossim · ₹1,000-5,000
Honeymoon.
1.5-hour drive.
DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Dudhsagar Falls + departure (or a spa day)
Dudhsagar or restActivities
- 06:00 Dudhsagar Falls tour ₹4,000-7,000 (310m, four tiers — recommended) or a Park Hyatt spa (honeymoon) 8 hours
Mollem National Park, best Jun-Sep. Recommended — or a spa for honeymooners.
Cost: ₹4,000-7,000 or ₹3,000-8,000 TIP: Your choice. - 16:00 South Goa → Goa airport by car, 1 hour 1 hour
MOPA/GOI.
Cost: ₹1,500-2,500 TIP: By car. - 18:00 Goa → Mumbai/Delhi: a 1-hour flight (or onward connection) 1-9 hours
Flying is by far the fastest.
Cost: ₹3,000-10,000 TIP: Departure.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Park Hyatt or hotel
Cansaulim · ₹500-1,500
Honeymoon.
Lunch
Dudhsagar or hotel
Mollem / hotel · ₹500-2,000
Your choice.
Dinner
Airport or in-flight
En route · ₹500-1,500
Departure.
Car + flight.
DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
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Packing Checklist
- ✓ Goa 5-day = Indian beaches + a full honeymoon
- ✓ Nov-Mar: short sleeves, swimsuit, SPF 50+
- ✓ An International Driving Permit is essential for a scooter
- ✓ Passport + e-Visa, valid 6+ months
- ✓ Cash ₹5,000-10,000
- ✓ Type C/D/M outlets, 230V
- ✓ Travel + scooter insurance — essential
- ✓ The Goa Miles app
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