Ghats & Greens: Goa 5D/4N Cycling Adventure

Highlights

• Stay in a heritage hotel at Fontainhas, Goa’s Latin Quarter.
• Take a ferry ride to Chorao Island & Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.
• Cycle through wetlands, paddy fields, and village roads.
• Visit the Brahma Karmali Temple (time permitting).
• Explore the 13th-century Tambdi Surla Mahadeva Temple.
• Discover Shigao’s ancient rock carvings, the Narayandev shrine, and a natural bubbling pond.
• Ride past the Cotigao and Poinguinim reserves.
• Conclude at Palolem Beach with leisure time.

Tour Schedule

Day 0: Panjim – Arrival & Briefing
Arrive in Goa’s charming capital and check in at the Panjim Inn, a heritage hotel in the heart of Fontainhas—the Latin Quarter. Spend the afternoon at leisure, soaking in the old-world architecture and art-lined corridors.
At 5:00 PM, your guide will meet you for a bike fitting and tour briefing, followed by a relaxed welcome dinner with your fellow riders. This day is about settling in and setting the tone for the adventure ahead.

Day 1: Panjim to Chorla – Through Villages, Islands & Wetlands
Your ride begins along quiet roads leading to Goa’s river islands. A scenic ferry crossing brings you to lush wetlands near the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Cycle through paddy fields and mangrove-lined paths, spotting a variety of birdlife along the way.
Enjoy a traditional Goan breakfast en route and continue through local villages. Time permitting, stop at the Brahma Karmali Temple, a rare cultural landmark. The day’s journey winds gently uphill toward Chorla Ghat on the edge of the Western Ghats.

Day 2: Chorla to Mollem – Forest Roads & Ancient Temples
Ride through lush forest trails into the Western Ghats, where birdsong and canopy roads accompany you. A key stop is the 13th-century Mahadeva Temple at Tambdi Surla, an exquisite basalt structure surrounded by wilderness.
Continue into the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa’s largest forest reserve. Here, wildlife sightings, optional birding or night safaris add to the experience. End the ride at a peaceful forest lodge in Mollem.

Day 3: Mollem to Netravali – Through Canopies & Forgotten Legends
Today’s ride takes you deeper into forested Goa, with a mix of climbs and long descents beneath dense tree cover. Pass through quiet hamlets and pause to explore Shigao’s ancient rock carvings hidden in a cave—a fascinating window into Goa’s prehistory.
Visit the Narayandev shrine in Vichundrem before reaching your rustic farmstay at Netravali. After lunch, take a walk through the forest or simply relax until dinner is served under starlit skies.

Day 4: Netravali to Palolem – Forests to the Sea
Begin with a short climb through shaded forest trails before descending into South Goa’s quieter coastal belt. Ride past Cotigao and Poinguinim reserves, where the forest gradually opens to fields and rural roads.
As you near the coast, the air grows saltier and the landscape flattens. Arrive at the crescent-shaped Palolem Beach—your final stop. Spend the afternoon at leisure by the sea, swim, or relax at a beach café. The journey ends with a serene beachside lunch.