North Goa district, Goa, India

Places to visit near Solim

Solim is a town in North Goa district, Goa, India, home to about 10,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 9 beaches & coast and 11 temples. The must-see places are St. Michael's Church (4 km), Chapora Fort (4 km) and Vagator Beach Sunset Point (5 km).

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Solim at a glance

Location
North Goa district, Goa, India
Population
about 10,480
Coordinates
15.6152° N, 73.7674° E
Places within 50 km
115 (28 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, 19 km
Railway station
Pernem (PERN), 14 km
Airport
Manohar International Airport (GOX), 22 km

Top places to visit near Solim

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

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

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Waterfalls near Solim

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Solim. The closest is Mogacho Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Solim

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Solim. The closest is Mandrem Beach (11 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Mandrem Beach · beach · North Goa · ~11 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Keri Beach · beach · North Goa · ~16 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Arambol Beach · beach · North Goa · ~12 km
  • Redi Beach · beach · Sindhudurg · ~24 km · Highly rated
  • Velagar Beach · beach · Sindhudurg · ~26 km · Well liked
  • Velsao Beach · beach · South Goa · ~39 km · Well liked

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Temples near Solim

29 temples within 100 km of Solim. The closest is Kamleshwar Temple (13 km); the best-known is Shree Mangesh Mandir (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Solim

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Solim. The closest is Sunset View Point (2 km); the best-known is Vagator Beach Sunset Point (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Solim

17 churches within 100 km of Solim. The closest is St. Michael's Church (4 km); the best-known is Mae de Deus Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Solim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Solim
  2. 10 km Mae de Deus Church · church, North Goa
  3. 3 km Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium · museum, North Goa
  4. 7 km Vagator Beach Sunset Point · viewpoint, North Goa
  5. 1 km Chapora Fort · fort, North Goa
  6. 10 km Mandrem Beach · beach, North Goa
  7. 11 km Back to Solim

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How to reach Solim

  • By train: Pernem (PERN) — about 14 km from the centre
  • By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 22 km by road
  • By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 34 km by road
  • By road from Panaji: about 19 km · directions
  • By road from Vasco da Gama: about 33 km · directions
  • By road from Margao: about 55 km · directions

All places near Solim by distance

Within 15 km of Solim

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Solim by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2440Chapora Fort (4 km)
Waterfalls837Mogacho Waterfall (10 km)
Beaches & coast930Mandrem Beach (11 km)
Temples1129Kamleshwar Temple (13 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1021Sunset View Point (2 km)
Churches1417St. Michael's Church (4 km)
Museums1216Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium (8 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens615Campal Gardens (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs515Candolim Lotus Pond (Naag Tale) (13 km)
Caves58Querim Cave (16 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves55Chapora River View (3 km)
Other attractions34Science Center (20 km)
Jain sites13Shri Dharamnath Jain Shwetambar Mandir (11 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Masjid E Hamza (16 km)
Buddhist sites01Buddha Statue (63 km)

Solim: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Solim?

Chapora Fort (fort, about 4 km), Vagator Beach Sunset Point (viewpoint, about 5 km), Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium (museum, about 8 km), Mae de Deus Church (church, about 10 km), Mandrem Beach (beach, about 11 km), Sinquerim Fort (fort, about 16 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 9 beaches & coast, 11 temples, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Solim?

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 Solim?

Mogacho Waterfall, about 10 km by road; Harvalem Waterfalls (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Solim?

Mandrem Beach, about 11 km by road; Arambol Beach (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Solim?

Start in Solim, visit Mae de Deus Church, then Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium, then Vagator Beach Sunset Point, then Chapora Fort, then Mandrem Beach, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Solim?

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 Solim?

By train: Pernem (PERN), about 14 km away. By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), about 22 km by road. By road: 19 km from Panaji.

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