Goa on a Shoe String Budget

Goa Package for Students

Minimum Group size 20 Students

3 Nights and 4 Days + 2 Night Travel.

Night One (Wednesday Night)

Start from Mumbai evening (Bus 2 x 2 - Push back); A Packed dinner will be given to each participant.



Beaches – Arambol, Anjuna, Varoga

Forts – Chapora and Tiracol

Other Exotic experiences – Visit to Spice Farm; Terrace top party; Cruise Ride (Santa Monica)

Visit to Old Goa – Heritage and Shopping

Note: Trip can be customized to meet customer requirements.

(Day 1 in Goa). Thursday

Arrival in Goa morning

Arrival at Panaji at 10am.

Check-in the hotel/ freshen up (Hearty Goa Veg Lunch) and rest

After lunch at 2pm

Touring - Chapora Fort, Vagator Beach, Anjuna Beach and Calangute Beach

More about the place covered on day 1

Chapora fort

 Built by Adi Shah of Bijapur on the southernmost headline of the Chapora River, it was intended as the border watch post to see various Hindu raiders during the 17^th century. Later the Portuguese took control of Goa and re-built the fort in 1617.

This is the fort where the shooting of the famous Film Dil Chahta hai. You can get a scenic view of Vagator and Anjuna beaches from the southern ramparts and of Morjim Beach from the Northern ramparts.

 Vagator beach

The beach lies on the northern side of the Bardez taluka. Offering a stretch of soft white sands, coconut palms, and a scenic view of the Arabian Sea, Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two freshwater springs within a stone's throw of the sea.

 Anjuna

Anjuna Beach is popularly known as the freak capital of the world. It claimed popularity for its Trance Parties and the Hippies who tried to synthesize the spiritual traditions of the East and the art, ideas, and music of the West. Anjuna comes live with its ever-famous full-moon parties and the Wednesday flea market to take one on a trance trip.

Calangute

 This palm-fringed beach was first discovered by the hippies. Bringing hordes of European tourists Calangute beach is the haven for hippies.  The beach is lined with shacks and stalls under the shade of palm trees selling everything from fried prawns and beer to trinkets made of seashells.  You can also have your fill of adventure with parasailing, water-skiing, wind-surfing, and dolphin trips. With a mind-blowing nightlife, bustling flea markets, and generous contributions of history, you can let your spirits scale high on the sky of experience.

O/N in Goa

(Day 2 in Goa). Friday

Post breakfast at 8am

Dona Paula Jetty

Mangueshi Temple, Lotolim Big Foot, Mormugua Harbour, Bambolim Church

Mormugao harbour

Mormugao Harbour is 34 km southwest of Panaji. Vasco Da Gama is 4 km away. Mormugao Harbour is one of the natural harbors in the country. Its history can be dated back to when 'SS Westbourne' sailed into this harbor in 1885. It is served by the two rivers, Zuari and Mandovi. Mormugao is one of the finest natural anchorages on the west coast of India and the hub of intense maritime activity.

Ancestral Goa

Ancestral Goa project is an effort to recreate the rural life of Goa as it had existed in the days of yore. Essentially a miniature Goan village, Ancestral Goa is the culmination of the dream and singular efforts of Goan artist, Maendra J. Alvares, who wanted to create a project that would preserve the heritage of the land and contribute to Goan tourism. The chief attraction of this open-air museum is the "Legend of the Big Foot". "The Legend of Big Foot" revolves around a footprint that was discovered on a rock and the footprint is believed to bring good luck for those who stood upon it. The lateritic sculpture of Saint Mirabai in Ancestral Goa has been cited in the Limca Book of Records as the Longest Laterite Sculpture in India.

 Mangueshi temple

This temple is one of the largest, most enchanting, serene, and most frequently visited temples in Goa. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mangueshi, an incarnation of Shiva. The temple is a superb piece of architecture with a number of other attractions.

O/N Goa

(Day 3 in Goa). Saturday

Post breakfast at 8am

Trek to Tambdi Sural Temple and visit Spice Plantation (including lunch at the Agro farm).

Visit Pandav Cave

Trek to Tambdi Surla (Approx 2 hours)

An 8 km long trek to the small Shiva (Mahadev) temple of Tambdi Surla situated at about 18 km from the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary gat. It is the only surviving structure of the Kadamba Yadava dynasty. Thus, it is the oldest temple of Goa that survived the Portuguese as it was set next to a stream in the middle of the small clearing, hidden in the dense.

 Spice Village Tour (approximately 2 hours)

 Spice Village, an organic spice farm, is situated at the foot of the Western Ghats, on the banks of the river Khandepar. It is about an hour's drive from the capital city of Panaji. It is 7 km from the temple town of Ponda. This 50-acre farm has almost all the tropical spices and fruits along with about 2,500 species of garden plants and flowers.

 You will given a traditional welcome with a Garland, a shower of flowers, and a welcome drink. Followed by a tour around the plantation with well-trained guides who will explain the various spices and their medicinal use.  You will then be led to the sitting area and served a local Hindu village lunch.

(Day 4 in Goa). Sunday

Post breakfast at 8am

Old Goa

Panjim Church and Shopping at Panjim

Board the bus from Goa to Mumbai in the late afternoon

A packed dinner will be given for Sunday night for travel

O/N in Bus

December early Monday in Mumbai.

Note: Early morning bed tea/snack during travel is not included in the package. (Packed dinner would be given during the trip).

Total Budget per head : Call for budget

Budget Includes

• Food: (Standard Veg Food) - Breakfast; Lunch; evening tea with veg Pakoda; dinner
• Stay: Per room 4 Pax. (9 Rooms)
• Bus: Mumbai to Goa and Back (2 x 2 Push Back) bus; Non-AC
• Local site seeing Non-AC regular bus.
• Special included in cost – One night Shack Party and Visit to Spice farm with lunch in Spice farm.
• Santamonica Cruise Ride

Hotel Details

The hotel is around 2 km from Panaji, the capital city of Goa. The hotel has elegantly appointed 36 rooms with TV and telephone. Dormitory accommodation is also available. A kitchen/dining facility is offered for group stays.

A delectable choice of cuisines is served at the restaurant. A fully stocked bar is in the premises. Doctor on-call and laundry are the added services. Sightseeing and boat cruise arrangements are made at the travel counter.

Exclusion

• Any non-standard food item ordered would be charged as extra and is payable at the hotel directly by the customer.
• Bottled water; Aerated drinks, fruit juice, etc. is not included in the budget.
• Anything that is not included is excluded from the budget.
• Unutilized resources/services would not be refunded.

Optional facilities for additional charges

• Call for additional charges
• If you wish to travel in AC Volvo instead of a non-ac 2 x 2 add Rs.1800/- per head (Mumbai to Goa and Back; not local site seeing)
• If you wish to have an ex. goa package i.e. Mumbai to Goa transport/travel you would manage on your own to reduce Rs.500/- from the total cost.

The authorized signatory of the organization has to sign a disclaimer form on behalf of its participants.

Group Delegation:

Customers will delegate an internal champion/s from their sides to work closely with team Nature Knights to facilitate the events successfully.

Ideally, the corporate/institution team delegation should comprise of one central coordinator plus one facilitator for every twenty participants.

The role of this team will be to coordinate and help in:

• Pre-event communication with participation
• Ensuring Attendance during the event and other coordination related to their respective participants.
• Form part of the post-event feedback committee 

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