Travel Tips of Goa
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Tourists, before embarking on their holiday trips, need to be aware of a number of dos and don’ts about Goa. They have to contend with the tropical climate, a frenzy of activities, countless vendors, crowded streets and the unending daily chaos. Travel tips make your journey safer. Paying heed to the tips given before traveling to a new place will always keep you alert. Travel tips help you to organize your trip better.
Cotton clothes are the best bet during the warm and sunny days.
Woolen clothes are rarely needed.
Money changing facilities are available at the airport and the state banks.
Some reputed banks, including HDFC and ICICI, have ATMs accepting Master and Visa cards for cash withdrawals.
Travelers’ cheques are widely accepted and the most accepted currencies include United States Dollars and the British Sterling Pounds.
Be careful about what you eat and drink
Smaller local restaurants usually offer boiled water but you can also ask for bottled mineral water.
Check out the smaller restaurants if you are seeking authentic Goan cuisine.
Fresh seafood is the safest and most delicious food.
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Do not accept consumables from strangers.
Do not swim during the monsoon.
Do not throw trash on beaches.
Do not smoke in public places and vehicles.
Spitting and smoking is banned in public places.
Use insect repellents and mosquito nets whenever possible, malaria hits some parts of Goa mainly in the monsoons.
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Avoid encouraging beggars.
Beware of roadside touts.
Contact the nearest police station if you lose any document.
Before entering the beach, read the signboards and follow the instructions given. Do not swim in unsafe areas.
Do not swim after drinking.
Always carry legal documents like your driving license and passport.
The movement of traffic is on the left.
Vehicles are not allowed on the beach.
Pay taxi and auto-rickshaws by meter rates. Incase the meter is not working; use the tariff card issued by the Directorate of Transport.
Buses do not ply in most areas of Goa after 8 pm, between Panaji and Margao the last buses leave around 9.30 pm.
Nudity on beaches and public places is forbidden and punishable under the law. Decency and decorum in dress should be observed.
Drug offences are punishable under the law. The penalty could be as much Rs. 1 Lac with a rigorous imprisonment of ten years.
Procuring wares made from endangered species of animals is prohibited.
Travel Tips prepare you for the unexpected.
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