Goa
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Goa, a small enclave on the West Coast of India is one of the most scenic destinations in the World. Famous for its long stretch of sunny beaches, warm and friendly people, low prices and direct flights over the past few decades it has increasing in popularity as a location for an overseas home. The strength of foreign currency in relation to the Rupee makes prime property easily affordable.
Goa, a former Portuguese coloney, is often described as 'The Rome of the East'. Renown as the hippy capital of the east, Goa still retains the lifestyle of its colonial rulers, with afternoon siesta’s, bohemian living and the totally laid back attitude. Of course the times have changed and now the popularity is gained more for the all night, trance music party scene at Anjuna and Vagator beaches in Goa. Music is an integral part of the life of all Goans. Music in Goa covers a broad spectrum, from Portuguese music to Techno to Rave and the now the (in)famous Goa Trance.
Tourism is the backbone of Goa’s economy as it brings in the much-needed foreign currency. Rice, coconut, cashew, areca, rubber and fruits are the major agricultural products.The exports of iron and manganese ores are also big earners for Goa.. Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English and Portuguese are languages spoken in Goa. and Christmas and New Year are the most popular seasons here. The staple diet of Goa is fish curry and rice. The other favorite dish is pork, although chicken is a close second. Goa has a number of other culinary delights such as Prawn Balchao, Sorpotel, Xacuti and Bebinca. Feni is a famous Goan drink made from either coconut sap or cashew fruit.
CLIMATE
The climate is moderate. May is the hottest month while January and February are the coldest. There is a prevalence of tropical weather rest of the year.. There are no real extremes in temperature and no clear demarcations from one season to the other except for the monsoon season, which lasts from June to September. The average temperature varies between 25°C - 30°C (67.96F - 81.56F Approx). July is the month that receives maximum rainfall while February gets least amount of rain. The average daily hours of sunshine is nine to ten hours in summer and three to five hours during the monsoon. Once the monsoon has run its course the skies clear and the weather becomes pleasant. For four to five months from October through February the climate is near perfect-cloudless blue skies, warm but not oppressively hot days, and calm seas. By mid-March the humidity starts to rise as the monsoon begins to approach again. Due to its temperate climate, Goa is a place for visiting any time of the year. But the time Goa reveals itself best would be the peak of monsoons from mid July to late September and peak
USEFUL CONTACTS
POLICE
Police Deputy Inspector General of Police: 224738
Inspector General of Police: 225360
Mapusa Police Station: 262231
Panaji Police Station: 226482
Panaji (Control room): 223400
Margao Police Station: 722175
Vasco Police Station: 512304
FIRE STATIONS
Mapusa Fire Station: 262900
Panaji Fire Station: 225500
Margao Fire Station: 720168
Vasco da Gama Fire Station: 513840
Electricity Mapusa Control: 262671
Panaji Control: 224680
Margao Control: 735125
Vasco Control: 512986
TRAVEL
HOTELS
Fort Aguada Beach Resort Sinquerim, Bardez, Goa – 403516 Tel: 2276201-10 Taj Aquada Hermitage Sinquerim, Bardez, Goa 403519, India. Tel: 2276201-10
The Taj Holiday Village Sinquerim, Municipal Garden, Goa, 403001 Tel: 2276201-10
Baia Do Sol Baga Beach, Calangute, Goa 403516 Concha Beach Resort Umta Waddo, Calangute Beach, Goa 403516
Estrela do Mar Baga Beach, Baga, North Goa, Goa Prainha Cottages Dona Paula, Goa, 403004
Ronil Beach Resort Baga, P.O. Calangute, Bardez, Goa
Local Transport
Car Rentals
Jeep / Car hire Colva, Goa Tel: 733453
Car Rentals Sai Service, Porvorim, Goa 217063
Domestic Travel
Airlines Air India 513445 Airport Authorities of India Dabolim, Goa 512788
Indian Airlines 513863
Jet Airways 510354
Sahara Airlines 510043
State Transport Bus Stands
Kadamba Bus Stand Panaji, Goa. 222637
Kadamba Transport Corporation Mapusa , Goa 262161
Kadamba Transport Corporation Ponda , Goa 312719
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Panaji, Goa. 225126
Maharastra State Road Transport Corporation Panaji, Goa. 426853
Railways
Canacona Train Station Caanacona, Goa 643644
Carambolim Railway Station (Konkan Railway) Carambolim, Goa 286398
Central Booking office Panaji, Goa 435054
Margao Railway station (Reservation) Margao, Goa 712940, 712136
Panaji Railway Station (Konkan Railway) Panaji, Goa 435054
Tivim Train Station Tivim, Goa 298682
Vasco Railway Station Vasco , Goa 512833
TOURIST INFORMATION
Goa Tourism 143 Government of India Tourist office Panaji, Goa. 223412
HEALTH SERVICES
Calangute Health Centre Calangute-516, Goa 2276035
GMC Bambolim, Goa-403202 225727, 223658
Bhandare Hospital Mala Fontainhas, Behind Peoples High School, Panaji, Goa-403001 2224966
Care Foundation Medical Services Esperanca Hospital, St Marys Colony, Miramar, Panjim, Goa-403001 2227890
Bosio Hospital Pinto Vaddo, Candolim, Goa-403516 2276034
Salgaocar Medical Research Centre(SMRC) Airport Rd, Chicalim, Goa-403711 2540218
Ambulances
Goa Medical College Bambolim Goa-403202 223026
Red Cross Panaji ,Goa 224601 Margao Ambulance Trust Margao, Goa 731759
BANKS
Allahabad Bank Satya Hira Hotel Bldg, Opp Bus Stand, Mapusa, Goa-403507 2262801
Bank Of Maharashtra Coscar Building, Taliwada, Mapusa, Goa-403507 2262541
Centurion Bank Limited Garden Floor Melquiedes Bldg, Joseph Vaz Rd, Vasco, Goa-403802 2513912
HDFC Bank Minum Residency, 18th June Rd, Panjim, Goa-403001 2421922
ICICI Bank Limited Rizvi Towers, 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa 403001 437445
State Bank Of India State Bank House, D B Marg, Panjim, Goa-403001 2421342
The United Western Bank Ltd Deepak Mahal, F L Gomes Rd, Vasco, Goa-403802 2517572
What next?
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