GETTING THERE

Fontainhas in Panjim is 28 km from the Goa International Airport. Either fly in directly or take a connecting flight from New Delhi or Mumbai.

IDEAL FOR

Families and couples who’d love to soak in Goan history and culture, together.

STAY

Panjim Inn (starts from `4,000/ US$58, panjiminn.com);

La Maison Fontainhas (starts from `3,600/US$52, lamaisongoa.com)

WHEN

November to February

MUST-SEE

Walk through the Mala neighbourhood to see the colourful Hindu homes, and visit the Maruti temple. Visit the Mario Miranda Gallery (mariodemiranda.com) and shop for prints of her famous cartoons. Shop at Velha Goa (velhagoa.net) to find a selection of Azulejos and other designer ceramic tiles.