GOA-Information for tourists - Fine GOA

preparing meals in the state of Goa, note at the end of the spring and summer there (as, indeed, throughout the territory of India) is wicked hot. But in the temperature is perfectly acceptable to us (25 degrees). True, the other is bad-monsoon rains. But by November monsoon usually takes. And spa zone with long sandy beaches are umirotworenny appearance.

Geography : small staff in the south-west of India, a length of about 100 km and a width of 65 km. Goa, the former Portuguese colony, where surprisingly harmoniously mixed Indian and Portuguese culture. Dignified old churches, monasteries and fortresses, cozy villas beautifully scattered along the entire coast. The capital of Goa - Panaji city (Panjim).

Visa : Turisticescuu visa to India can be obtained for a period of 3 months and 6 months. Last issued with a certificate of absence of the AIDS virus. This visa may be extended to one year in India. You may also be able to three points on one visa. Visa issued within 3-5 days. To get to the consulate filed passport, 2 photos and profile. Payment is $ 40.

Currency : State currency India is the Indian rupee.

Climate : smooth, temperature fluctuations during the year too. Tourist season in Goa is open year round, but in June and September of the ongoing rains. The best time to visit Goa is October to May.

Language : Public languages are English and Hindi. More than half of the population speaks the local language is used 17 official languages of the states and about 700 local dialects.

Religion : the religious beliefs Indian population is divided into Hindu (80%), Muslims (14%), Christians (2.4%), Sikhs (2%), Buddhists (0.7%) and jaynistov (0.5%).

Time : time ahead in the winter by 2.5 hours in the summer for 1.5 hours.