Introduction
Goa, a tiny emerald land, with its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches and temples famous for its architecture, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural milieu, has an ideal tourist profile. Located along the western coast of India that was formally a Portuguese colony. Get swept away by the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, sunbathe and stroll along it's wide and serene beaches, Goa is the place to spend a much needed holiday.
| Capital |
Panjim |
| Languages |
Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English |
| Best Time to Visit |
October to March |
Climate
| Summer |
| Summer in Goa sets in by mid-March and remains till the end of June. Though strong heat wave conditions are not encountered, the temperature may rise upto 40 degrees on some days in summer. |
| Rains |
| The period of monsoons in Goa is June-September. Goa falls in the path of southwest monsoon. During the monsoon season, 250cm to 300cm of rain can be expected. |
| Winter |
| Winters in Goa are from late November to mid February. During winters, the maximum temperature remains around 11 degrees while the minimum temperature falls to about 3 degrees at night. |
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