Goa · Gokarna · Jog Falls
5 days of beaches, waterfalls and temples — thunder past India's tallest waterfall at Jog, seek blessings at Gokarna's sacred Atmalinga, then lose yourself in Goa's golden beaches, Portuguese forts, river cruises and ancient temples.
About this tour
This 5-day KSTDC coastal tour from Bangalore covers Jog Falls, Gokarna, Colva Beach, North Goa beaches, Mandovi River Cruise, Dona Paula, Old Goa churches and Goa temples by AC Deluxe Coach. Operates October to January only.
Day 2 visits Jog Falls (253 metres, India's highest plunge waterfall), Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple and Colva Beach. Day 3 covers Vagator Beach, Fort Aguada, Dolphin watching and Calangute Beach followed by a Mandovi River cruise. Day 4 visits Dona Paula, St. Francis Xavier's Church in Old Goa, Sri Mangeshi Temple and Shantadurga Temple before departure.
Departs every Thursday at 8:00 PM from Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. October to January season only. Returns Day 5 at 6:00 AM.
Is this Goa–Gokarna–Jog Falls tour right for you?
Designed for budget-conscious sightseeing
This KSTDC circuit is best suited to travellers who want an economical conducted tour covering Jog Falls, Gokarna and a range of Goa sights without having to arrange transport and hotels independently.
It is not a slow Goa beach holiday
The itinerary is built around scheduled sightseeing and fixed coach timings. Travellers looking mainly for long beach days, luxury accommodation or a relaxed self-paced Goa holiday are better served by a private customised trip.
Understand the four-night pattern
Although the tour is described as 4 nights/5 days, Night 1 and Night 4 are overnight coach journeys. Hotel accommodation is used on Nights 2 and 3.
Gokarna combines temple and beach time
The programme provides time for the scheduled temple visit as well as some beach time at Gokarna. As with the rest of the tour, travellers need to follow the allotted timings rather than expect an open-ended beach stay.
What to know before you choose this tour
Two hotel nights, two overnight coach journeys
Night 1 is the overnight journey from Bengaluru and Night 4 is the overnight return journey. Nights 2 and 3 are the hotel stays, so travellers should be comfortable sleeping on the coach on the first and last nights.
Activities and sightseeing charges are extra
Where the itinerary offers activities such as dolphin watching or a Mandovi River cruise, travellers choosing to participate pay the applicable activity or sightseeing charges separately. These are not part of the base package fare.
Wash-and-change stop after the overnight journey
After the overnight coach journey, KSTDC provides a stop at Sagara/Shivamogga for wash and change. A hotel room is provided for a short duration to each family separately before the tour continues with the day's programme.
This is a coverage-led Goa circuit
The value of the tour is in combining Goa sightseeing with Gokarna and Jog Falls at a cost-conscious price. It should not be booked with the expectation of a luxury or predominantly leisure-oriented Goa holiday.
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Departure schedule
Day-by-day itinerary
Jog Falls — India's Highest Plunge Waterfall at 253 Metres
Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple — Sacred Atmalinga on the Konkan Coast
Fort Aguada & Calangute — North Goa's Iconic Beach & Fort
Mandovi River Cruise — Goa's Famous Evening Cruise with Cultural Show
Dona Paula & Old Goa Churches — Portuguese Heritage at Goa's Tip
Sri Mangeshi Temple & Shantadurga Temple, Ponda — Goa's Hindu Heritage
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- 1.KSTDC not liable for cancellations due to breakdown or events beyond management control. Proportionate refund if no alternate arrangement made.
- 2.Contact Padaki Travel Desk: +91 97315 56663 / muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in.
- 3.Tickets are non-transferable.
- 4.Management not responsible for loss of luggage or personal belongings.
- 5.Trip may be cancelled if fewer than 15 seats are booked.
- 6.Children above 5 years: full fare. Below 5: no seat allotted. Age proof required.
- 7.Report 15 minutes before 8:00 PM. Bus will not wait for late arrivals.
- 8.Smoking and alcohol strictly prohibited in the coach.
- 9.Tipping the guide, driver or KSTDC staff strictly prohibited.
- 10.Package tariff covers accommodation and transportation only. Food, boat charges, cruise charges and personal expenses are extra. Senior citizens: 20% discount on transport. LTC available for govt. employees.
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