BEACH REGIONS:
With miles of long sandy beaches, colonial churches and green paddy fields, Goa is a perfect place to relax and unwind.
Panjim is the state capital.
GMT +5.5 hours
There are 22 official languages. Hindi is the most widely spoken whilst English is the language of business and government.
Indian Rupee.
A visa is required for UK passport holders.
Approximately 12 hours (indirect).
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.