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Goa

Beach paradise with Portuguese heritage and nightlife

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Famous For

Beaches
Water Sports
Beach Parties
Portuguese Architecture
Seafood
Best Time to Visit: November to February

Right Now in Goa

25°C

Moderate rain showers

Feels like

30°C

Humidity

96%

Wind

9 km/h

WEATHER IN Goa

Summer

March - May

30°C - 40°C

Hot and humid along coast, very hot inland

Monsoon

June - September

25°C - 32°C

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai & Goa, moderate inland

Winter

November - February

15°C - 28°C

Pleasant weather, ideal for beaches and sightseeing

Snowfall

N/A

None

No snowfall in West India

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹400-800/night
budget₹1000-2000/night
mid range₹2500-5000/night
luxury₹6000-12000/night
ultra luxury₹15000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

bus₹10-50/trip
bike rental₹300-500/day
taxi₹200-600/trip
app cab₹150-500/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

Anjuna Flea Market

Hippie clothes, jewelry, handicrafts

Mapusa Market

Spices, fruits, local goods

Panjim Market

Portuguese tiles, antiques

Saturday Night Market

Art, fashion, food

Food Guide - Goa

Street Food

Fish Thali at Beach Shacks

₹150-300

Fresh catch with rice and curry

Poi with Chouriço

₹80-150

Goan bread with spicy sausage

Ros Omelette

₹60-100

Omelette in spiced curry

Prawn Balchão Pav

₹100-180

Spicy prawn pickle with bread

Local Cuisine

Fish Curry Rice

₹180-350

Goa's staple - tangy fish curry

Pork Vindaloo

₹280-450

Tangy, spicy Portuguese-influenced curry

Xacuti

₹300-500

Complex spice curry with coconut

Bebinca

₹100-200

Layered Goan dessert

Foreign Cuisine

Italian at Artjuna

₹400-800

Garden cafe with pasta, wood-fired pizza

Israeli at Anjuna Beach

₹200-400

Falafel, hummus, shakshuka

Russian at Morjim

₹300-600

Borscht, pelmeni in Little Russia

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Avoid isolated beaches at night

Be cautious with water sports operators

Don't drink and drive, especially on rented bikes

Keep valuables secure at beach shacks

Negotiate prices before hiring water taxis

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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