4 days in Goa & Chandigarh Itinerary

On India's western coastline, the former Portuguese colony of Goa tells a visibly different story than the rest of India.

Goa is known for beaches, historic sites, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Palolem Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Benaulim Beach, stop by Old Goa, and admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of Bom Jesus.

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New Delhi to Goa is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from New Delhi in September: highs in Goa hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Chandigarh.

Leading the post-independence development of the country, Chandigarh represents the first planned city built after the colonial-era ended.

On the 18th (Sun), explore the activities along Sukhna Lake and then stroll around The Rock Garden of Chandigarh.

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Traveling by flight from Goa to Chandigarh takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.