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Editors' itinerary · Palolem

Palolem in 3 Days: Bay, Boats and a Forest Morning

3 days / 2 nights · Couples, Friends, Beaches, Peace & calm, Winter

Photo: Gili Chupak / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

A relaxed long weekend: settle in, paddle and boat around the bay, then spend a morning at Cotigao before heading out. Works best between November and February.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Palolem.

  1. Day 1Day 1: Arrive and settle in

    • 11:00

      Arrive at Canacona station

      Transport · at Canacona Railway Station

      Take an auto to the village, about 2–3 km. Agree the fare first. If your train does not halt here, get down at Madgaon and take a local train or taxi.

    • 12:30

      Check in to a beach hut

      Stay · at Palolem Beach Huts

      Check the lock, the bathroom and the distance from music before you pay. Book ahead in peak weeks.

    • 16:30

      Walk the bay and watch the sunset

      Sight · at Palolem Beach

      Swim only in the flagged central area. The north end is calmer.

    • 19:30

      Seafood dinner at a shack

      Food · at Palolem Beach Shacks

      Ask for the price of the catch before it is cooked. Vegetarian options are easy to find.

  2. Day 2Day 2: On the water

    • 07:30

      Morning kayak across the bay

      Activity · at Kayaking at Palolem

      The water is calmest early. Confirm age limits and safety briefing with the operator.

    • 10:00

      Boat to Butterfly Beach

      Sight · at Butterfly Beach

      Agree the price and duration before boarding. Boats do not run in rough weather.

    • 13:30

      Lazy lunch at the shacks

      Food · at Palolem Beach Shacks

      Try a fish thali, then rest through the afternoon heat.

    • 17:00

      Evening on the sand

      Sight · at Palolem Beach

      Catch the light from the north end, which is quieter and good for photos.

  3. Day 3Day 3: Forest morning and departure

    • 08:00

      Walk the trails at Cotigao

      Sight · at Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

      Hire a scooter or taxi. Carry water, wear closed shoes, and check the entry fee at the gate as sources disagree.

    • 15:00

      Head out from Canacona station

      Transport · at Canacona Railway Station

      Allow a buffer for the auto ride and confirm your train's halt and time in advance.