Once the pride of Portugals eastern
empire, Goa has enjoyed prominent place in the travellers lexicon for many years
with its magnificent palm - fringed beaches and renowned travellers scene. It
offers much more than just the hedonism of sun, sand and sea. Goa has a character quite
distinct from the rest of India.
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Climate
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Temp. 320C - 210C
Monsoon: June - October
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| Places to Visit
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Panaji: is one of Indias smallest and most pleasant state capitals. Beaches, Parks,
Antiques
Harvale: Ancient temple, historic forest caves, waterfalls, picnic spot
Vasco da Gama: Modern cit, parks, beaches; The list of must-go places does
not end here. Every place at Goa is worth seeing.
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| Getting there and
away
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By Air: Goas international airport, Dabolim, is 29 km from Panaji on the coast near
Vasco da gama. Most of
India's domestic airlines operate services here. There are
numerous flights between Goa and Mumbai. Indian Airlines flies daily; Jet Airways has two
flights daily. Sahara Airlines also flies to Mumbai.
Indian Airlines has daily direct flights to Delhi and Cochin and four flights a week to
Bangalore and Chennai Ph: 0832 223831
Flight schedule : Click
here
By Bus: Long and short distance trip
available.
By Train: The completion of the 760 km Konkan Railway linking Mangalore to Mumbai in 1998
has opened Goa up.
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| Places to stay
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GTDC Tourist Hotel, MG Road, Panaji |
Ph: 0832 227103 |
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Garden View Hotel, Diogo de Couto Rd |
Ph; 0832 227844 |
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Kenis Hotel, 18th June Rd, Panaji |
Ph: 0832 224 581 |
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Hotel Park Plaza, Azad Maidan, Panaji |
Ph: 0832 422601 |
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Hotel Mandovi, Dayamand Marg, Panaji |
Ph: 0832 224405 |
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Hotel Fidalgo, 18th June Rd, Panaji |
Ph: 0832 226291 |
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hotels... |
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Information Offices
Goan Tourist Development Corporation (GTDC) is in Patto Tourist Home, Panaji Ph: 0832
225715
The Govt. of India Tourist Office, Communicate Bldg.
Ph: 0832 223412 |