GOA

ABOUT GOA

Comprising approximately 3,072 kms in land area, Goa is situated on the west coast of India, bordered on the north by Maharashtra and on the east and south by Karnataka. The coastline on the west is about 105km long. The land mass of Goa consists of rain forests, rivers, lakes and lovely beaches. The landscape is dotted with Portuguese-style villas, Goan houses, mansions, churches, cathedrals and temples, in addition to the resorts and hotels that have come up recently.

For administrative purpose, Goa is divided into two districts, North and South. These districts are sub-divided into 11 talukas.

CLIMATE OF GOA

Bordering the sea, Goa has equitable climate. However, the pleasant period to visit Goa is from mid-November to mid-April when day temperatures are around 30 degrees Centigrade. From mid-April onwards, the humidity increases to saturation till it condenses and precipitates as rain in June, which continues till end of August or a little beyond. If you enjoy rain and the attendant greenery, monsoon is an ideal time to come to Goa. There is that added bonus of discounts on room tariffs, etc. Besides, the air is free of dust and other impurities having been cleaned by the rain showers.

LANGUAGE IN GOA

Konkani is the principal language of Goa but almost everybody speaks or understands English. One can also hear other languages being spoken, such as Marathi, Hindi and Portuguese.

CULTURE AND RELIGION IN GOA

 Goa has a mix of Hindu and Christian cultures. Christians have absorbed many Western ways such as dressing, weddings, etc while Hindus has typical Indian culture. There is also a small Muslim community. People of Goa are easy-going, warm, friendly, hospitable and very tolerant of other cultures.

GOA IN WINTERS

  • Destinations: Delhi-Goa-Delhi
  • Duration: 03 Nights 04 Days
  • Best Time: Oct - Mar
  • Meals: GOA
  • Highlights: Goa is a perfect holiday destination. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with tourists around the world. Popular as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "To

Day By Day Itinerary

Hotel Name Beach Validity Package Price in INR as per Meal Plan
CP MAP AP
Resort De Cora Cao **** Calangute Beach 01st June - 21st Dec 03N/04D - 18999 20999
Shivam Reaort ** Calangute Beach

01st Oct - 31st March

03N/04D 13500 14500 -
The Pearls Oceanique Resort **** Candolim Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D - 21499 23499
Santana Beach Resort *** Candolim Beach 01st Oct - 31st Oct
01st Nov - 31st March
03N/04D 9900
13915
11880
16335
13680
18150
Neelam The Grand **** (5.15% Extra) Calangute Beach 01st Oct - 31st Oct
1st Nov - 20th Dec
06th Jan - 31st Mar
03N/04D 16700
19200
19200
17600
20100
20100
18500
21000
21000
Neelam the Glitz **** Calangute Beach 01st Oct - 31st Oct
01st Nov - 20th Dec
06th Jan - 31st Mar
03N/04D 18700
21200
21200
19600
22100
22100
20500
23000
23000
Rio Resort ***** Arpora Beach 01st Oct - 23rd Dec 03N/04D - 25500 27000
Casa De Goa **** Calangute Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 18999 20999 15555
Goa Beach House *** Colva Beach 01st Oct - 22nd Dec
03rd Jan - 31st March
03N/04D 16999
16999
17999
17999
-
-
Resort Terra Paraiso **** Calangute Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 17000 18500 -
Banyan tree Courtyard *** Candolim Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 11999 12999 -
Fortune Select Regina ***** Candolim Beach 17th Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 21999 23999 25999
Baga Marina **** Baga Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D -
-
24150
26250
-
-
La Oasis *** Anjuna Beach 15th Oct - 22nd Dec
05th Jan - 31st Mar
03N/04D -
-
20999
20999
21999
21999
Alor Holiday Resorts ** Calangute Beach 01st Oct -31st March 03N/04D 10999
-
12555
-
13999
-
Alor Grand Holiday Resort *** Candolim Beach 01st Oct -31st March 03N/04D 13999
-
12555
-
15555
-
Maizons Lake View Resorts *** Baga Beach 01st Oct - 31st Mar 03N/04D 10333
-
11333
-
12333
-
Vista Do Rio Resorts *** Porvorim beach 01st Oct - 25th Oct
26th Oct - 22nd Dec
03N/04D -
-
-
-
16999
19999
Krish Holiday Inn ** Baga Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 10500 11500 12500
The Sea Horse Resort *** Baga Beach 1st Oct - 25th Dec 03N/04D 15000 16000 17000
Goveia Holiday Homes *** Calangute Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 13500 14500 -
Estreala Do Mar Beach Resorts *** (Dlx) Candolim Beach 01st Oct - 31st Oct
01st Nov - 28th Feb
03N/04D 14000
15000
16000
17000
18000
19000
Goa Marriott Resorts ***** Panjim 01st April - 15th Oct
15th Oct - 30th Oct
01N/02D -
-
-
-
9500
15600
Riviera De Goa Resort ***** Arpora 01st Oct - 31st Oct
01st Nov - 23rd Dec
03N/04D -
-
22999
26500
25999
29500
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort ***** Varca Beach 01st Oct - 20th Oct
21st Oct - 22nd Dec
03rd Jan - 12th Jan
13th Jan - 29th Feb
01st Mar - 31st Mar
03N/04D -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
27000
34000
48000
34000
28000
Cidade De Goa ***** Vainguinim Beach 01st Oct - 31st Oct Weekend
01st Oct - 31st Oct Weekdays
01st Nov - 22nd Nov Weekend
01st Nov - 22nd Nov Weekdays
01N/02D 9555
8999
12555
12111
-
-
-
-
10555
9999
13666
13111
Vainguinim Valley Resorts ***** Dona Paula Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 21000 22999 25999
Fortune Select Regina ***** Candolim Beach 01st April - 30th Sep 03N/04D - - 19999
The O Hotel ***** Candolim Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D -
-
32999 35999
The Zuri White Sands ***** Varca Beach 01st Oct - 20th Oct
21st Oct - 31st Oct
01st Nov - 31st March
03N/04D -
-
-
-
-
-
27000
36000
39000
The Retreat by Zuri ***** Varca Beach 01st Nov - 31st March 03N/04D - - 23000
Dona Sylvia Beach Resort ***** Cavelossim Beach 01st June - 30th Sep
01st Oct - 05th Nov
03N/04D -
-
-
-
21000
26000
The Leela ***** Cavelossim Beach 01st Oct - 30th Oct 01N/02D 10999 + 15.15% - 12999 + 15.15%
Silver Sands Beach Resort *** Colva Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 13000 14500 -
Holiday Inn Resorts ***** Cavelossim Beach 01st Oct - 31st Oct 03N/04D - - 24000 + 5.15%
Kenilworth Beach Resorts ***** Salcete Beach 01st Sep - 20th Oct
21st Oct - 31st Oct
03N/04D -
-
-
-
24500 + 12%
39000 + 12%
Godwin Hotel *** Candolim Beach 01st Oct - 14th Nov
15th Nov - 21st Dec
03N/04D 16999
19999
18999
21999
20999
23999
Peninsula Beach Resort **** Calangute Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 11999 12999 13999
Kris Resort ** Calangute Beach 01st Oct - 31st March 03N/04D 10500 11500 12500