Goa

This destination

With miles of long sandy beaches, colonial churches and green paddy fields, Goa is a perfect place to relax and unwind.

Capital

Panjim is the state capital.

Time difference / local time

GMT +5.5 hours

Languages

There are 22 official languages. Hindi is the most widely spoken whilst English is the language of business and government.

Currency

Indian Rupee.

Passport and visa

A visa is required for UK passport holders.

Flying time to destination

Approximately 12 hours (indirect).

Climate/season

October to March is the winter season and offers a very pleasant climate of slightly cooler temperatures and less rain. Temperatures start to build in April, with the most rain generally falling between June and the end of September.

Best Travelling Period Overall, it is considered to be between October and February when the days are not quite as hot and there is less chance of rain.

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