Jog Falls, Gokarna and Goa

Day 1: Jog Falls

1 night · Easy · The Sharavathi drops 253 m in four strands, at its fullest when the Linganamakki dam spills.

Day 1: Jog Falls

• Morning train from Bengaluru to Shivamogga, then road to Jog via Sagara.
• The main viewpoint in the afternoon, when the mist usually lifts.
• Walk down the steps to the base if they are open and the weather holds.
• Stay at Jog or drop back to Sagara for dinner.

Getting here from Jog Falls: Road via Honnavar, about 3 hours. About 100 km by road.

Days 2 to 3: Gokarna

2 nights · Easy · A temple town on the Arabian Sea coast with a string of quiet beaches linked by cliff trails.

Day 2: Gokarna

• Visit Mahabaleshwar Temple in the morning, dressed for the temple.
• Walk to Kotiteertha.
• Have a temple or town lunch.
• Watch the sunset at Gokarna Main Beach.

Day 3: Gokarna

• Start early at Kudle Beach.
• Walk over the headland to Om Beach and try water sports.
• Trek on to Half Moon and Paradise beaches.
• Take a boat back to Om Beach before dark.

Getting here from Gokarna: Road, about 3 hours. About 110 km by road.

Days 4 to 5: South Goa

2 nights · Easy · The quieter half of Goa: long sandy beaches, an old sea fort, forest sanctuaries and Margao town.

Day 4: South Goa

• Arrive at Madgaon and check in at Colva or Benaulim.
• Spend the afternoon on Colva Beach.
• Eat fish curry rice at a beach shack.

Day 5: South Goa

• Leave early for Dudhsagar Waterfalls with forest permission arranged.
• Take the jeep from Colem through the sanctuary to the falls.
• Return to Colva by evening.

Getting here from South Goa: Road, about 1.5 to 2 hours. About 35 km by road.

Days 6 to 8: North Goa

2 nights · Easy · Goa's busy northern coast: long sandy beaches, Portuguese-era forts, flea markets and nightlife.

Day 6: North Goa

• Arrive at Mapusa or the airport and transfer to Calangute.
• Spend the afternoon on Calangute Beach.
• Walk north to Baga Beach for sunset and dinner at a shack.

Day 7: North Goa

• Visit Fort Aguada when it opens at 9:30 am.
• Continue to Reis Magos Fort on the Mandovi (closed Mondays).
• Cross to Panaji and walk the lanes of Fontainhas.
• Return to the base area for the evening.

Day 8: North Goa

• Go to Anjuna Beach; on a Wednesday, browse the flea market.
• Have lunch at a beach shack.
• Move on to Vagator Beach in the afternoon.
• Climb Chapora Fort for sunset.