North Goa district, Goa, India

Places to visit near Dicholi

Dicholi is a town in North Goa district, Goa, India, home to about 15,315 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 21 waterfalls, 15 temples and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Arvalem Caves (12 km), Harvalem Waterfalls (12 km) and Se Cathedral (13 km).

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Dicholi at a glance

Location
North Goa district, Goa, India
Population
about 15,315
Coordinates
15.5932° N, 73.9457° E
Places within 50 km
151 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Panaji, 21 km
Railway station
Thivim (THVM), 11 km
Airport
Manohar International Airport (GOX), 24 km

Top places to visit near Dicholi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dicholi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Dicholi

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dicholi. The closest is Corjuem Fort (7 km); the best-known is Fort Aguada (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Dicholi

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Dicholi. The closest is Harvalem Waterfalls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Temples near Dicholi

37 temples within 100 km of Dicholi. The closest is Shree Saptakoteshwar Temple, Narve (6 km); the best-known is Shree Mangesh Mandir (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Dicholi

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dicholi. The closest is Mandrem Beach (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dicholi

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dicholi. The closest is Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (15 km); the best-known is Campal Gardens (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dicholi

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dicholi. The closest is Pilerne Sunset View Point (21 km); the best-known is Chorla Ghat (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Dicholi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dicholi
  2. 12 km Harvalem Waterfalls · waterfall, North Goa
  3. 17 km Basilica of Bom Jesus · church, North Goa
  4. 1 km Archaeological Survey of India · museum, North Goa
  5. 1 km Church of St. Francis of Assisi · church, North Goa
  6. 1 km Se Cathedral · church, North Goa
  7. 13 km Back to Dicholi

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From travellers near Dicholi

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How to reach Dicholi

  • By train: Thivim (THVM) — about 11 km from the centre
  • By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 24 km by road
  • By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 33 km by road
  • By road from Panaji: about 21 km · directions
  • By road from Vasco da Gama: about 34 km · directions
  • By road from Margao: about 43 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Dicholi

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Dicholi by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2747Corjuem Fort (7 km)
Waterfalls2138Harvalem Waterfalls (12 km)
Temples1537Shree Saptakoteshwar Temple, Narve (6 km)
Beaches & coast830Mandrem Beach (33 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1025Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (15 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1521Pilerne Sunset View Point (21 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs618Mayem Lake (3 km)
Churches1717Our Lady of the Hill Chapel (13 km)
Museums1417Archaeological Survey of India (13 km)
Caves68Lamgao Buddhist Caves (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves55Divar Island (11 km)
Jain sites34Shri Dharamnath Jain Shwetambar Mandir (17 km)
Other attractions24Arch of Viceroys (13 km)
Mosques & dargahs23Masjid E Hamza (19 km)
Parks02Vaccine Depot (80 km)
Buddhist sites01Buddha Statue (51 km)
Treks01Trekup Dandeli (100 km)

Dicholi: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Dicholi?

Harvalem Waterfalls (waterfall, about 12 km), Se Cathedral (church, about 13 km), Archaeological Survey of India (museum, about 13 km), Church of St. Francis of Assisi (church, about 13 km), Basilica of Bom Jesus (church, about 14 km), Arvalem Caves (cave, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dicholi?

151 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 21 waterfalls, 15 temples, 8 beaches & coast, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Dicholi?

Corjuem Fort, about 7 km by road; St. Estevam Fort (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Dicholi?

Harvalem Waterfalls, about 12 km by road; Sādagundi Waterfalls (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Dicholi?

Shree Saptakoteshwar Temple, Narve, about 6 km by road; Shree Gomanteshwar Sansthan (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dicholi?

Start in Dicholi, visit Harvalem Waterfalls, then Basilica of Bom Jesus, then Archaeological Survey of India, then Church of St. Francis of Assisi, then Se Cathedral, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Dicholi?

October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Dicholi?

By train: Thivim (THVM), about 11 km away. By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), about 24 km by road. By road: 21 km from Panaji.

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