Day 1: Panjim
Arrive in Goa and check into the first heritage hotel of Goa, Panjim Inn, in the Latin Quarter area of Goa. We convene tonight over dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Panjim – Island Loop
The blue, yellow, ochre, port, brick red, and white heritage homes of the area mark the characteristic atmosphere of the Latin Quarter. We step out in the morning for a ride around the area. We stop by the iconic 30th January bakery, small cafes and old pubs on the streets.
We continue riding towards Old Goa, which was built by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century. It served as the capital of Portuguese India from the 16th century until it was abandoned in the 18th century, when a bucolic plague hit the region. Remnants of Old Goa are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, replete with old churches like St. Francis, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Church of Saint Cajetao. From we take a ferry to pristine Divar Island with our bikes and later catch another ferry to Naroa. We loop back to Panjim visiting Corjuem Fort and Mayem Lake along the way.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance cycled: 50km / 30mi
Day 3: Panjim to Chorla
From Panjim we head towards Chorla. After a short transfer, we ride past a road flanked by beautiful forests with a robust wildlife population, then past some uneven terrain till we hit the Chorla Ghats. Settle here into a Wildernest Nature Resort and admire the spectacular valley from there infinity pool. We make base for 2 days here and enjoy the picturesque waterfall, rich wildlife and splendid views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: 60km / 36mi
Day 4: Mollem
With a few uphills and a constantly green-forested region for company, we head to the 13th century temple, Tambdi Surla’s Mahadeva Temple. The ancient temple is built in a Jain style with basalt. The countryside area is brilliant to cycle around with rich green thickets and a nothing but birdsong filling the air around. Our next stop is the Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary close to Mollem, which is one of the largest national parks in Goa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: 60km / 36mi
Day 5 & 6: Netravali
We ride with gradual climbs and past sugarcane fields to reach Netravali. This is one of the most undiscovered spice plantation area and a major attraction for nature lovers, usually away from the touristic ardour of the beaches. After settling in, we head out for another 10km ride to the Sawri waterfalls. A 3km trek to the waterfall is worth the effort to see the gushing waters. The ride back is mostly downhill.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: 50km / 30mi
Day 7: Goan Beach
It’s a downhill ride past paddy fields and forest hills to Goan beaches. Spend the rest of day in leisure at beach. The constant sound of the sea is therapeutic as you settle with a good book in the breezy verandah.
Meals: Breakfast
Distance cycled: 35km / 21mi
Day 8: Departure
Extend your stay in Goa and spend time in leisure at beach or travel further as per your onward plans.
Meals: Breakfast
