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Top things to do in Goa

• Cruise down the Zuari River, remember to keep an eye open for the remarkable Indian Mugger crocodiles
  
  
• New Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal can all be visited on a tour from Goa
  
  
• Shop till you drop at Calangute in the late night street markets specialising in local produce
  
  
• Enjoy lazy days in the sun on one of Goa's many beautiful beaches
  
  
• Visit a typical Goan spice plantation
  
  

Goa Information
The most comprehensive beach resort in the country, Goa is approachable from Bombay by air. Goa’s coastline provides endless sun drenched crescents of sand. Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute and Candolim stretch out in an unbroken palm fringed line. Other beaches are at Miramar and Colva. Parasailing, yachting, windsurfing, and deep sea diving are some of the more popular water sports, facilities for which are available. In addition, every sort of accommodation fringes the beaches, from deluxe resorts to budget lodgings Inland, 451 years of Portuguese rule has imbued Goa’s towns and villages with a unique culture.

Whitewashed chapels and churches that dot the landscape are surrounded by sleepy villages and rice fields.

Panjim, the capital city, and Margao, an important town, have private houses and government buildings that date back to Portuguese times. Old Goa, now deserted, has a collection of Goa’s largest churches: Se Cathedral with its Iberian exterior, Bom Jesu which enshrines the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and the starkly beautiful Convent of Saint Monica are a few of these. Mapusa, a market town, comes alive every Friday with a quaint pavement bazar.

Altitude: Sea level to 1022 mts.

Climate (°C):

Internal Distances: Panaji to Baga beach (18 kms), Bondla (55 kms), Calangute (16 kms), Dabolim Airport (29 kms), Mapusa (13 kms), Margao (33 kms), Old Goa (10 kms), Terekhol (42 kms), Vagator (22 kms), Vasco-da-gama (30 kms), Ponda (28 kms).

Local Transport: Local buses, auto-rickshaws and motor-cycles/taxis available.

Excursions

From Panaji: Dona Paula Bay (7 kms)

Old Goa (10 kms) with its Basilica of Bom Jesus Se CathedralArchaeological Museum and other churches

Mangueshi Temple (22 kms)

Shantadura Temple (33 kms)

Calangute (16 kms)

Baga Beach (18 kms)

From Mapusa: Beaches of Calangute-8 kms Baga-10 kms Arambol/Harmal-31 kms

Anjuna-8 kms


Vagator-9 kms & Mandrem-30 kms (both via Pernem).


Temples of Shri Dutta & Shri Vithal at Sanguelim (25 kms)


Temple of Sapta Koteshwar at Narve (24 kms)


Temple of Kalikadevi at Kansarpal (14 kms).


Church of Mae de deus at Saligao (10 kms)


Church at Monte de Guiri (2 kms).


Mayem Lake (21 kms)


Arvalem Waterfalls (29 kms).


Terekhol Fort (30 kms).

From Margao:

Beaches of Colva (6 kms)


Benaulim (8 kms)


Majorda (8 kms)


Varca (10 kms)


Cavelossim (15 kms)


Mobor (18 kms)


Betul (16 kms)


Agonda (40 kms)


Palolem (47 kms)


Cabo de Rama (21 kms).


Ranchol Seminary (8 kms).


Shree Damodar Temple at Zambaulim (22 kms)


Shree Shantadurga Temple at Fatorda (18 kms).


Cotigao Wild Life Sanctuary (33 kms)


Dudhsagar Waterfalls (59 kms by train)

From Vasco:

Margao Harbour-3 kms

Bogmalo Beach-9 kms

St.Jacinto Island-7 kms Velsao Beach-10 km

Kesarval Springs-15 km & Pilar Seminary-19 km

From Ponda:

Bondla wildlife

Molem wildlife etc

Temple or Tambdi Surla (70 km) dating back to the 12th century in Sanguem. Mayem Lake (35 km) from Panaji, a popular picnic. spol. The Molem Wildlife Sanctuary is a route to Belgaum.

Water Sports

Such as windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing, Water-Skiing, Parasailing etc. are organised by various hotels & by GTDC, Agua Sports Assn,Goa Yatching Assn & Dona Paula Sports Club.

Month	Temp (°C)	Sunshine	Rainfall
January	28°C	9hrs	0.1cm
February	28°C	10hrs	0cm
March	30°C	9hrs	0.1cm
April	32°C	10hrs	0.5cm
May	-	-	-
June	-	-	-
July	-	-	-
August	-	-	-
September	-	-	-
October	-	-	-
November	32°C	9hrs	2.8cm
December	31°C	8hrs	0.6cm

  9:30 hrs          Indian Rupee

Goa Passport and Visa Information
You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK. For travel to Goa, Kerala and Sri Lanka, holders of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Bangladeshi passports are not permitted to travel on British Charter Flights. Please note - this travel restriction does not apply to Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Bangladeshi passport holders who have a spouse holding a foreign (non Indian) passport.

A visa is required. Visas can be applied for in person or by post at the High Commission of India. Please note if you are travelling within 6 weeks then it is advisable to apply for your visa in person at the High Commission of India in London. Visa surgeries are also held around the country, please contact the High Commission of India for further details.

Other Information about Goa
Departure Tax: Compulsory overseas departure taxes (approx. £4) will be added at the time of booking. You will no longer be required to pay your departure tax at check-in at your overseas airport.

NOTE: All charges, passport and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents, we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.

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