Basilica of Bom JesusShree Mangesh MandirDona Paula View PointThree Kings ChapelCampal GardensJapanese Garden
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Goa Velha

Goa Velha is a town in North Goa district, Goa, India of about 5,656 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 18 temples and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are Basilica of Bom Jesus, Archaeological Survey of India and Church of St. Francis of Assisi.

15.4438° N, 73.8857° EPop. 5,656Station: Karmali (KRMI)Panaji 10 km

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Within 30 km100 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see57
Notable214
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basilica of Bom Jesus, church near Goa Velha
Must-see

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Church · 9 km

Archaeological Survey of India, museum near Goa Velha
Must-see

Archaeological Survey of India

Museum · 9 km

Church of St. Francis of Assisi, church near Goa Velha
Must-see

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

Church · 9 km

Places near Goa Velha by type

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One day from Goa Velha

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:33 pm

72 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Goa Velha
  2. Basilica of Bom Jesuschurch · 30 min
  3. Shree Mangesh Mandirtemple · 45 min
  4. Three Kings Chapelchurch · 30 min
  5. Dona Paula View Pointviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Campal Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Goa Velha
Today’s loopGoa VelhaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Goa Velha

By train

Karmali (KRMI), about 8 km from the centre.

By road

Panaji 10 km · Vasco da Gama 12 km · Margao 26 km. Directions.

By air

Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 11 km by road; Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 42 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Goa Velha?

Basilica of Bom Jesus (church, about 9 km), Archaeological Survey of India (museum, about 9 km), Se Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Church of St. Francis of Assisi (church, about 9 km), Shree Mangesh Mandir (temple, about 11 km), Dona Paula View Point (viewpoint, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Goa Velha?

153 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 18 temples, 13 waterfalls, 11 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Goa Velha?

Ruins of Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Carmo, about 8 km by road; Ruins of Church of St. Augustine (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Goa Velha?

Shree Gomanteshwar Sansthan, about 8 km by road; Shree Mangesh Mandir (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Goa Velha?

Start in Goa Velha, visit Basilica of Bom Jesus, then Shree Mangesh Mandir, then Three Kings Chapel, then Dona Paula View Point, then Campal Gardens, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.