Goa Introduction
Goa is the land of beaches, casinos, parties, sea food & sun.
With area just of 3,702 sq. kms. Goa is the smallest state of India. It is one of the largest tourist attraction destination in India. Originally Goa was a Portuguese Colony which was liberated in 1961. Goa has managed her cultural heritage and past till now.
General Information
Area - 3,702 sq. kms.
Population - 14,57,723 (2015 Census)
Altitude - Sea Level to 1,022 meters
Location - Between Latitude 1548’00 “N & 1453’54 “N and Longitudes 7420’13 “E & 7340’33 “E
Climate - Tropical - Summer 33.5 Degrees C to 26 Degrees C & Winter 29 Degree C to 19 Degree C
Rainfall - Maximum 130 to 140 inches
Clothing - Tropical Clothing throughout the Year. Light woolen can be worn during December to January
Languages - Konkani, Marathi, Hindi & English
Tourist Season - Throughout the Year
Peak Season - November to February
Goa – How To Reach
By Air : Dabolim is the main and only airport of Goa. It has frequent connectivity with main cities of India. Dabolim is connected with Doha by Qatar Airport and Sharjah by Air Arabia.
By Rail : Goa is Connected with main cities of India.
By Road : National Highways NH4A, NH 17 and NH 17A connect Goa with other main cities of India.
Local Tansport :
There is good Network of Buses, Taxis and Motorcycle taxis.
Uber and Ola are not present in Goa. Tourist will have to hire personal Taxis. Taxi rates are charged per Kilometer and by Time of the Day. Taxi lobby union is strong and quite expensive rates are quoted as per the season. Basically Taxis in Goa in not Cheap.
Important Numbers of Goa
ISD Code of India - +91
STD Code of Goa - 832
Goa Police - 100
Child Helpline - 1098
Goa Police Women’s Helpline - 1091
Fire Brigade - 101
Airport Facilitation Number - +91 832 2540031/829
Railway Inquiry - 139
God Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) - +91 832 2424001/2/3
International Booking - 186
Medical Emergencies & Hospitals of Goa
Ambulance - 108/102
Indian Red Cross Society, Panaji - +91 832 2224601
Blood Bank - +91 832 2223037
GMC, Bambolim - +91 832 2233700/707
Casualty(GMC) - +91 832 2458725
Asilo, Mapusa - +91 832 2262372 & +91 832 2265119
Hospicio, Margao - +91 832 2705664 & +91 832 2705754
Community Health Center, Ponda - +91 832 2312115/16
Urban Health Center, Vasco - +91 832 2512307
Cottage Hospital, Chicalim, Vasco - +91 832 2540864
Urban Health Center, Panaji - +91 832 2426495
Courtesy - Goa Tourism
