NORTH GOA
North Goa Travel Guide
All the essentials for planning a trip to North Goa.
Whether it is your first trip or your tenth, this North Goa travel guide covers the essentials: how to get there, how to get around and what not to miss.
Getting there
Manohar International Airport (Mopa, GOX) serves North Goa and is around 30 km from Morjim. Dabolim (GOI) is further south. Trains stop at Pernem, Thivim and Karmali on the Konkan Railway.
Getting around
Scooter hire is the most popular option; carry a licence and wear a helmet. Taxis and app-based cabs are available, and buses run between Mapusa, Panjim and the beach villages.
Top experiences
- Sunset at Morjim or Arambol
- Chapora Fort views
- Anjuna and Arpora night markets
- Dolphin trips from Chapora
- Seafood thalis and Goan bakeries
- Old Goa’s UNESCO-listed churches (day trip)
When to go
November–February is peak season; March–May is hot; June–September is the green, rainy monsoon. See Goa weather.
Staying safe
Swim only in flagged areas, avoid riding at night on unfamiliar roads, keep valuables in lockers and use licensed taxis. See is Goa safe?
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