A closer look at the journey ahead..

A town dressed in quiet lights, stories, and faith One moment, you’re weaving through Margao’s lively markets—vendors calling out cheerfully, the scent of freshly baked bread drifting from local bakeries, and shop windows glowing with hints of red, green, and gold. Then, just a few steps away, the town softens. String lights twinkle above narrow lanes, chapels wear wreaths at their doors, and balconies glow with stars that have returned year after year. Christmas in Margao isn’t loud—it’s lived. In softly lit homes, families prepare for midnight Mass. In courtyards, lamps flicker beside cribs of the Infant Jesus. Somewhere close by, a bell rings gently, and the town slips into a rhythm it knows by heart. Locals call it Madgaon. Some elders still remember it as Mathgram—a place once shaped by monasteries, prayer, and quiet reflection. Today, Margao stands as Goa’s commercial heart, but during Christmas, the town reveals another layer—one of faith, warmth, and shared traditions that flow easily between churches, temples, and homes. This walk invites you to experience Margao as it feels in December—unhurried, glowing, and deeply human. Trail Detail ▪ Type: Walking Trail ▪ Distance: ~1500 m ▪ Start Time: 4:00 PM ▪ Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes ▪ Location: Borda, Goa ▪ (Alternate 9:00 AM slots available, subject to availability) What Makes This Christmas Walk Special? ▪ Holy Spirit Church (Christmas décor & stories) ▪ Alvares’ House of Bullet Holes ▪ Miraculous Chapel of Margao ▪ Festive Local Bakeries & Christmas Treats ▪ Damodar Sal in seasonal glow ▪ Colorful lanes lit with Christmas stars ▪ Abade Faria Street of Goan Mansions ▪ Local spot for traditional Christmas snacks ▪ A few festive surprises along the way 🎄 Itinerary ▪ Holy Spirit Church ▪ Alvares’ House of Bullet Holes ▪ Communidade ▪ Camara ▪ Cidas Almas Chapel ▪ Local Christmas Bakery ▪ Festive Lanes of Comba ▪ Damodar Sal ▪ Abade Faria Street of Mansions ▪ Local Spot for Christmas Snacks