Panaji, the capital of Goa, is a beautiful coastal city. From Payakaraopeta, travel to Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada and take a train to Madgaon or Thivim in Goa. The journey takes you across the Deccan Plateau to the Konkan coast.
Total Distance: Driving distance 1150 km, straight-line air distance 850 km.
The train journey through the Western Ghats is very scenic.
November to February for pleasant weather.