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Indo-Portuguese Fusion
What is it about this place that makes it seem like you can go wild here. Why? Let's talk of the Gods; even the Gods behave differently here. Don't believe it? Check the Shiva idol at any temple in Goa, see what we mean, he sports a beard! Have you seen this anywhere else in India?
That's Goa for you, the one destination where you can let your hair down, where there are no rules, barring a few of course. Where the beaches are sun kissed dotted with loungers just like any other international destination; where good food and good booze are for the offering everywhere; where people will shut shops at lunch time and head home for their siesta (afternoon nap) no matter what season. One thing that Goa definitely doesn't have is the snob culture; you can get off your scooter, in a pair of shorts and enter the finest of five stars without an eyebrow being raised. And yes, there is no rat race here but there are pressures, the normal stress, the frowns, and yet you will always see a Goan smiling. Goans have learned to live a good life. That's what Goa offers its tourists too.
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Tips for you
Tourist office(s):
Goa Tourism - 143
Government of India Tourist Office, Panjim
 083 - 223412
Travel Tips
  • Plenty of sun screen/sun tan oil

  • Sun glasses / coolers (the sun is rather harsh when reflected off the water)

  • Small foldable umbrella

  • Comfortable carry bags

  • Cotton clothes

  • Swim wear and towels for the beach and indulging in water sports

  • Do not get into the sea in the monsoon.

  • If you are caught in the first rain, drive slowly, most bikes skid in the first rain.


Language Tips
Goa speaks and understands English, Marathi, Konkani and Portuguese; a few speak French too.

Emergency Info
Hospitals:
Asilo Hospital, Mapusa
Ph: 083 - 262211

Goa medical College (Casualty)
Ph: 083 - 223026

GMC, Bambolim
Ph: 083 - 225727 / 223658

GMC, Panaji
Ph: 083 - 224566

24-hour Pharmacies:
GAPL Pharmacy GMC Complex, Bambolim
Ph: 083 - 233590

Mapusa Bardez Bazaar
Ph: 083 - 250618

Margao Holy Spirit Medical Stores
Ph: 083 - 737433

Jeevan Rekha Medical Stores Panaji
Ph: 083 - 435946 / 230655

 
 
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