General Information
Goa has a timeless charm.....Its uniqueness lies in the fact that whilst
creating a delicate synthesis of various cultures, it has retained its
inherent soul
State Name
Goa
Distance from Major Cities
Mapusa: 32-km Vasco-da-Gama: 34-km Panjim: 44-km
Weather / Climate
Summer 24deg - 32.7deg C Winter 21.3deg - 32.2deg C
Other Name of City
Gomanchala
Also Known As
pearl of the east'
Population
1.344 million
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism, Christianity
Language
Marathi, Konkani, & English
Cuisine
Rice, fish, and seafood, like world-class prawns, lobsters, crabs, and
jumbo pomfrets along the coastline and use them to make a variety of soups,
salads, pickles, curries, and fries. coconut milk Equally important is the ‘kokum’,
a sour, deep red colored fruit that gives it a sharp and sour flavor.
Restaurants
Souza' Lobo - Calangute Beach, Mirabai's Goan Village - Calangute/Baga
Road, Sparrows Nest - Calangute Main Road, St. Anthony’s Bar &
Restaurant – Baga Beach, Florentine - Saligao, Pagoda Chinese
Restaurant, Kim Fa Chinese Restaurant, Fiesta, Little Italy and Plantain
Leaf
Temples
Basilica of Bom JesusSe Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, St.
Cajetan Church, Reis Magos Church, The Church of Mae de Deus at Saligao,
Shri Manguesh, Shri Mahalsa, Shri Ramnath, Shri Shantadurga, Brahma Temple,
Mahadev Temple
Monuments
Goafortaguada, Goacaborajniwas, Goacaboderama, Goachaporafort ,
Goatiracolfort ,
Other Attractions
Old Goa, Dughsagar Falls, Mayem Lake
Wildlife
Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Salim ali
Bird Sanctuary
Excursions
Calangute (16 kms), Vagator(20 kms), Colva Beach( 6 kms), Palolem(40 kms)
Area
3,702 Sq.Kms
Main Business Centres
SWAMI VIVEKANAND ROAD, PAJIM -GOA TEL (0832) 232180/232183 and varioius
hotels
Shopping
14 Skylark Apts, Old Bus Stand, Opp Loyola H School, Margao, Goa-403601
Phone: -0041327534249, Indian Gems gallery, nash Handicraft, Saglani
enterprises private ltd, Goan touch, naveena stores
Things To Buy
artefact's, furniture, lamps, bronze ware and glass ware, wooden carvings,
coir mats, wood furniture and straw hats.
Airport
Dabolim Airport situated 30-km from Panjim
Rail Road
Margaon railway station, Vasco-da-Gama railway station
GOI Tourist Office
Government of India Tourist Offices Worldwide ... Panaji (Goa) -
Communidade Building, Church Square, Panaji-403001, Goa. Tel: 243412.
Entertainment
beaches provide facities of various rides, paragluiding, drives and long
wals along beaches.
Best Season
september to march
