Beaches

Goa tour packages from Kerala

Beaches, Portuguese churches and the easiest holiday in India

Goa — beaches
Best time to visit
November to February — dry, cool and the full beach season. March to May is hot; June to September is monsoon, when Dudhsagar is at its best and rates are lowest.
Typical trip length
Most itineraries run 3–4 nights.
Getting there
Approx. 750 km from Kottayam, around 13–15 hours by road. Usually driven overnight, or flown into Dabolim (GOI).

About Goa

Goa is the beach trip most groups from Kerala have already half-planned in their heads — a long coastline split between the busy north and the quieter south, Portuguese-era churches and forts a short drive inland, and a food and nightlife scene that runs from beach shacks to old Goan kitchens. It works for almost every kind of group, which is why it is the destination we are asked about most.

What you'll see in Goa

  • Baga & CalanguteThe busy north-coast beaches, water sports and shacks
  • Basilica of Bom JesusOld Goa's UNESCO-listed church, holding St Francis Xavier's relics
  • Fort Aguada17th-century Portuguese fort above the Mandovi estuary
  • Dudhsagar FallsFour-tier waterfall in the Western Ghats, at its fullest just after the monsoon
  • Palolem & the southCalmer, greener beaches for groups who want the quiet half
  • Anjuna flea marketWednesdays — the long-running market above Anjuna beach

Goa — common questions

How long does it take to reach Goa from Kerala?

By road it is roughly 750 km from Kottayam, which is an overnight drive of about 13 to 15 hours depending on the route and traffic. Many groups prefer to travel overnight so the first morning is already a beach day. Flying into Dabolim is the faster option for shorter trips.

Is Goa suitable for a family or school group?

Yes. South Goa's beaches are calmer and better suited to families and student groups, and the heritage sights around Old Goa give a trip more structure than beaches alone. For school and college groups we arrange supervised transport and stays away from the busiest stretches of the north coast.

What is the best time to visit Goa?

November to February is the main season — dry, cooler and best for the beaches. The monsoon months from June to September are green and much cheaper, and Dudhsagar Falls is at its most impressive then, but sea conditions mean water sports are usually suspended.

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