About Goa
Thane to Goa distnce : 588 km
Estimated travel time : 12 hours
Thane to Goa is very popular route for tourists both from within and outside the country all year round. Goa is a perfect blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures and offer a magical holiday experience with its scenic beaches, beautiful villages, delicious food and spirituality.
Located on the western coast of India, Goa is a pocket-sized paradise which has something to offer to every traveller, be it a nature lover, an adventurous soul or a calm hearted, a cultural and history enthusiast or a spiritual yogi. Goa's uninterrupted string of golden-sand beaches stretches along the Arabian Sea from the tip to the toe of the state. In winters, one can experience a lot of spiritual activities: sunrise yoga sessions on the beach, reiki healing courses, meditation, and just about every other form of spiritual exploration, are all practised freely. The scents, spices and flavours of Goaโs cuisine is something not to be missed. Its sea food, a piquant vindalho, with its infusions of wine vinegar and garlic, or a spicy xacuti sauce gives a mouth-watering treat with its Indo-Portuguese influence. The cultural blend is also visible in he stateโs baroque architecture, whitewashed churches, crumbling forts, colourful Catholic ceremonies, mournful fado music and the stunning cathedrals of Old Goa.
Taxi from Thane to Goa is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Thane to Goa by car is well connected through NH 48 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Thane to Goa distance is 588 Km and is 12 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Mumbai - It is the starting point of the journey, and you can explore attractions like the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and Juhu Beach.
2. Lonavala - Located in the Sahyadri mountain range, Lonavala is famous for its scenic beauty and attractions like Bhushi Dam, Tiger's Leap, Karla Caves, and Rajmachi Fort.
3. Pune - Known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune offers attractions like Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada, Sinhagad Fort, and Osho Ashram.
4. Kolhapur - A historic city in Maharashtra, Kolhapur is famous for its Mahalaxmi Temple, Kolhapur Fort, Rankala Lake, and Panhala Fort.
5. Belgaum - Enroute to Goa, you can stop at Belgaum to visit attractions like Belgaum Fort, Kamal Basti Jain Temple, Gokak Falls, and Military Mahadev Temple.
6. Dudhsagar Falls - Located on the border of Goa and Karnataka, Dudhsagar Falls is a must-visit stopover. It is one of the highest waterfalls in India and offers breathtaking views.
Tourist Attractions
Calangute Beach
Water sports - windsurfing, jet skiing, water skiing, paragliding
Cruise
Basilica of Bom Jesus - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Baga Beach
Anjuna Beach
Scuba Diving
Dona Paula
Casino - on a yacht in River Mandovi
Tito's Club, Calangute
Colva beach
Fort Aguada
Palolem Beach
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Dudhsagar Falls
Agonda Beach
Club Cubana, Calangute
Arambol Beach
Chapora Fort
Vagator Beach
Morjim Beach
Cavelossim Beach
Butterfly Beach
Cabo de Rama Beach
Patnem beach
Tiracol fort
Betalbatim Beach
Bambolim Beach
Butterfly Conservatory Of Goa
Sri Mahadeva Temple
Fontainhas and Sao Tome
Church of St Francis of Assisi
Monastery Of St. Augustine