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The Vilmaris Journal
Where to stay, what to see and when to go: travel guides, local tips and stay ideas for North Goa.
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Latest story · 9 Oct 2026
Things to do in Saligao: Mae de Deus Church, village walks, Florentine's chicken cafreal and nearby Calangute, Mapusa and Porvorim, plus where to stay.
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8 Oct 2026
Mapusa Friday market guide: what locals buy (fish, spices, cashews, Goan sausages), the best morning hours, parking and how it differs from night markets.
7 Oct 2026
Goa in March 2027: warming weather, Holi and Shigmo, Easter on 28 March, shoulder-season value, things to do, what to pack and where to stay in North Goa.
6 Oct 2026
Pune to Goa by road is about 450 km and 8–10 hours. Compare the Amboli and Chorla ghat routes, monsoon tips, stops and how to reach North Goa stays.
5 Oct 2026
Bangalore to Goa by road is about 550–600 km and 9–11 hours. Compare the Anmod, Chorla and Karwar routes, monsoon tips, stops and arrival in North Goa.
4 Oct 2026
Mumbai to Goa by road is about 550–600 km and 10–12 hours. Compare NH66 and the Kolhapur routes, ghats, monsoon tips, stops and arrival in North Goa.
3 Oct 2026
Plan a Dudhsagar waterfall trip from North Goa: the Collem jeep safari, the October to May season, travel time, spice farm stops, what to carry and safety.
2 Oct 2026
Fort Aguada timings, entry details, history and what to see, plus the best time of day to visit and how to reach the fort from Candolim or Calangute.
1 Oct 2026
Best restaurants in Calangute: Souza Lobo, Infantaria, Britto's in Baga, beach shacks, vegetarian thalis and Goan dishes to order, plus tips for eating out.
30 Sept 2026
Things to do in Anjuna: cliff sunsets, the Wednesday flea market, cafés, Vagator and Chapora Fort, nightlife tips, getting around and where to stay.
29 Sept 2026
Goa Carnival 2027 is expected around 6-9 February, before Ash Wednesday. King Momo, parades in Panaji, Mapusa, Margao and Vasco, tips and where to stay.
28 Sept 2026
Goa in February 2027: Carnival dates (about 6–9 Feb), dry sunny weather, better value after the holiday peak, things to do and where to stay in North Goa.
27 Sept 2026
A 5 day Goa itinerary for North Goa: Calangute and Baga, Fort Aguada, Anjuna and Chapora, Panaji and Old Goa, plus a slow market day and where to stay.
