Mumbai to Old Goa
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Overview
Old Goa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing some of the finest examples of Portuguese colonial church architecture in Asia, built when the city served as the capital of Portuguese India and rivalled Lisbon in grandeur. The Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier in an ornate silver casket, while the massive Se Cathedral is the largest church in Asia. Walking through Old Goa's monumental churches and convents set among green lawns and palm trees is like stepping into a 16th-century European colonial capital transplanted to the tropics. The drive from Mumbai to Old Goa covers 600 km and typically takes around 10-11 hours via NH 66 via Konkan coast, passing through scenic landscapes. Book a comfortable cab from Mumbai to Old Goa with Miles Tours — one-way and round-trip options available 24/7 with professional drivers.
NH 66 via Konkan coast GoaHistory & Significance
Old Goa was established as the capital of Portuguese India by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 and grew to become one of the wealthiest cities in the East with a population exceeding that of contemporary London or Lisbon. Devastating epidemics of cholera and malaria in the 17th and 18th centuries forced the Portuguese to abandon the city, and by 1843 the capital was officially shifted to Panaji, leaving Old Goa's magnificent churches as haunting monuments to its former glory.
Distance & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Old Goa
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹15,300 Flat 15% OFF | ₹18,000 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹17,350 Flat 15% OFF | ₹20,400 |
| Innova | 7 | ₹17,350 Flat 15% OFF | ₹20,400 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹20,400 Flat 15% OFF | ₹24,000 |
| Innova Hycross | 7 | ₹28,600 Flat 15% OFF | ₹33,600 |
Estimated for 600 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Additional Charges (Indicative)
⚠️ Toll & permit figures are indicative. Actual charges depend on route, vehicle type, and government rates at time of travel. Paid directly at toll plazas / checkposts.
Route Highlights
- Basilica of Bom Jesus — UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the preserved remains of St. Francis Xavier
- Se Cathedral — the largest church in Asia, with a magnificent gilded main altar and the famous Golden Bell
- Church of St. Francis of Assisi — a stunning Manueline-style church with a museum of Portuguese-era artefacts
- Chapel of St. Catherine — the first European-style church built in Goa, commemorating Albuquerque's conquest in 1510
- Archaeological Museum of Old Goa — housing portrait galleries of Portuguese viceroys and Hindu temple sculptures
Places to Visit in Old Goa
Basilica of Bom Jesus
A UNESCO World Heritage baroque church completed in 1605 that houses the incorrupt remains of St. Francis Xavier in an ornate silver casket; the body is displayed to the public every ten years during the Grand Exposition.
Se Cathedral
The largest church in Asia, dedicated to St. Catherine, with a massive gilded main altar, eight chapels, and the famous Golden Bell — the largest bell in Goa and one of the best in the world.
Church of St. Francis of Assisi
A beautifully ornate church combining Manueline doorway architecture with Corinthian interiors, adjoined by a museum displaying paintings, sculptures, and inscriptions from the Portuguese colonial era.
Church of St. Cajetan
Modelled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, this Theatine church features a Greek cross floor plan, a Corinthian exterior, and frescoed interiors that make it one of Old Goa's most architecturally impressive buildings.
Viceroy's Arch
A laterite gateway built in 1597 by Francisco da Gama (great-grandson of Vasco da Gama) that once served as the ceremonial entrance for incoming Portuguese viceroys arriving by river.
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