About Mapusa
Chirkunda to Mapusa distnce : 2251 km
Estimated travel time : 39.3 hours
Mapusa or Margoa to Mapusa is one of the very popular city for tourism, not only for Indians but also for the foreigner. Being a commercial capital of Goa Mapusa is also famous for it's natural sceneries, beautiful shores and Portuguese's architecture.
Mapusa is a town of North Goa surrounded by clustered of Mount (Atol). It's situated only 13Km far form the Panaji (Capital of Goa). Present is the Tropical Climate weather of Mapusa is favorable for the year all tourism with the pick season of November to April. Vibrant culture of Goa with the unique example of Indian and Christian coexistence gave a wide range of destination to the tourist to be visit. Tourist will see the Portuguese Architecture in the Church buildings with the flavor of Indian touch. Shree Dev Bodgeshwar Temple is also the place to be visited by the pilgrimages. Mapusa Friday Market is major tourist attraction side for their local fruits variety, Goan Spices, traditional Handicraft and Pottery. One who go to Goa how can forget to visit the beaches, the Vagatar beach is the best for that due to their less crowed, clean and calm environment. Community farming system 'Gaunkari' is also become keen interest for environmentalists. Nearest Railway station from Mapusa is Thivim but this is not the stop point for most of the train so the best and easy way to reach is the taxi. The route is all about lush green surrounding, Hills, and mesmerizing views.
Taxi from Chirkunda to Mapusa is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirkunda to Mapusa by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirkunda to Mapusa distance is 2251 Km and is 39.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Ranchi - Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, is a vibrant city known for its natural beauty and the iconic Hundru Falls. It can be a great stopover to explore various tourist attractions, including Rock Garden, Tagore Hill, and Pahari Mandir.
2. Jamshedpur - Jamshedpur is an industrial city famous for its Tata Steel plant. You can visit attractions like Jubilee Park, Dimna Lake, and Bhuvaneshwari Temple while passing through this city.
3. Ghatshila - Ghatshila is a small town known for its scenic beauty and serene surroundings. The enchanting Ratmohona viewpoint, Subarnarekha River, and Dharagiri Falls are worth exploring here.
4. Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is en route to Mapusa and is known for its ancient temples. You can stop here and visit iconic sites like Lingaraj Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, and Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves.
5. Puri - Puri is a coastal city in Odisha famous for the Jagannath Temple and its beautiful beaches. You can visit the temple, relax on the beach, and sample local delicacies like the famous Puri bhaji while making a detour here.
6. Panaji - Panaji, the capital city of Goa, is a bustling town with Portuguese influence. You can spend some time exploring attractions like Fontainhas - the Latin Quarter, Miramar Beach, and the famous casinos in the city.
7. Mapusa - Finally, you will reach your destination, Mapusa, which is known for its vibrant Friday Market, Shri Bodgeshwar Temple, and the Anjuna Beach nearby. Mapusa is also a good base to explore other famous beaches in North Goa like Calangute and Baga.