North Goa district, Goa, India

Places to visit near Morjim

Morjim is a town in North Goa district, Goa, India, home to about 1,365 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 10 beaches & coast and 11 temples. The must-see places are Chapora Fort (4 km), Vagator Beach Sunset Point (4 km) and St. Michael's Church (7 km).

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Morjim, Goa
Morjim, North Goa district, Goa, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Morjim at a glance

Location
North Goa district, Goa, India
Population
about 1,365
Coordinates
15.6310° N, 73.7390° E
Places within 50 km
110 (27 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, 23 km
Railway station
Pernem (PERN), 15 km
Airport
Manohar International Airport (GOX), 23 km

Top places to visit near Morjim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Morjim: 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 Morjim

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morjim. The closest is Chapora Fort (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Morjim

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Morjim. The closest is Mogacho Waterfall (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Morjim

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Morjim. The closest is Mandrem Beach (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Mandrem Beach · beach · North Goa · ~7 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Keri Beach · beach · North Goa · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Arambol Beach · beach · North Goa · ~8 km
  • Redi Beach · beach · Sindhudurg · ~20 km · Highly rated
  • Velagar Beach · beach · Sindhudurg · ~22 km · Well liked
  • Vengurla Beach · beach · Sindhudurg · ~32 km · Highly rated

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Temples near Morjim

27 temples within 100 km of Morjim. The closest is Kamleshwar Temple (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Morjim

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morjim. The closest is Sunset View Point (3 km); the best-known is Vagator Beach Sunset Point (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Morjim

17 churches within 100 km of Morjim. The closest is St. Michael's Church (7 km); the best-known is Mae de Deus Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Morjim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morjim
  2. 10 km Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium · museum, North Goa
  3. 7 km Vagator Beach Sunset Point · viewpoint, North Goa
  4. 1 km Chapora Fort · fort, North Goa
  5. 10 km Mandrem Beach · beach, North Goa
  6. 6 km Keri Beach · beach, North Goa
  7. 12 km Back to Morjim

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How to reach Morjim

  • By train: Pernem (PERN) — about 15 km from the centre
  • By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 23 km by road
  • By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 37 km by road
  • By road from Panaji: about 23 km · directions
  • By road from Vasco da Gama: about 36 km · directions
  • By road from Margao: about 59 km · directions

All places near Morjim by distance

Within 15 km of Morjim

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Morjim by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2440Chapora Fort (4 km)
Waterfalls635Mogacho Waterfall (9 km)
Beaches & coast1029Mandrem Beach (7 km)
Temples1127Kamleshwar Temple (11 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints921Sunset View Point (3 km)
Churches1417St. Michael's Church (7 km)
Museums1116Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium (10 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs515Sweet Lake (11 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens514Campal Gardens (21 km)
Caves58Querim Cave (12 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves45Chapora River View (2 km)
Other attractions34Science Center (23 km)
Jain sites13Shri Dharamnath Jain Shwetambar Mandir (15 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Masjid E Hamza (20 km)
Buddhist sites01Buddha Statue (67 km)

Morjim: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Morjim?

Chapora Fort (fort, about 4 km), Vagator Beach Sunset Point (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mandrem Beach (beach, about 7 km), Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium (museum, about 10 km), Keri Beach (beach, about 12 km), Mae de Deus Church (church, about 13 km).

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

110 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 10 beaches & coast, 11 temples, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Morjim?

Chapora Fort, about 4 km by road; Anjuna Hill Sightseeing Point of Dr. Jawaharlal Henriques (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Morjim?

Mogacho Waterfall, about 9 km by road; Harvalem Waterfalls (40 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Morjim?

Mandrem Beach, about 7 km by road; Arambol Beach (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Morjim?

Start in Morjim, visit Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium, then Vagator Beach Sunset Point, then Chapora Fort, then Mandrem Beach, then Keri Beach, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Morjim?

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 Morjim?

By train: Pernem (PERN), about 15 km away. By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), about 23 km by road. By road: 23 km from Panaji.

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