USEFUL FACTS

State - Goa

Area - 2336 sq. Kilometer

Population - 1.32 million

Language- Konkani, Marathi, English & in areas Portuguese

Literacy - 77 %

Climate - Goa has a consistent climate throughout the year - without much fluctuation in the temperature. April & May are warm. June to October brings heavy rains. Best period for a trip is November to February as is generally all the parts of India for the perspective of tourism. Light wollens might be required in the month of December and January. The temperature remains quite moderate ranging from 21 degree to 32 degree Celsius.

Dialing Code - 0832 for Panjim, the capital town.

When to go - November end to February mid is the best period to visit Goa. Although it can be visited at any time during the year.