Facts about Goa

Country: Goa, India
Area: 3660 sq km
Capital City: Panaji
Aiport: Dabolim (29kms from Panaji)
Language spoken: English is widely spoken and understood. Konkani (The Official State language) and Hindi are the other languages used for communication.
Religion: Hindu, Christian and Muslim
Time: Five and a half hours ahead of GMT.

Goa, on the Western coast of the India, a few hundred miles south of Mumbai (Bombay), is famous for its wonderful sandy beaches and for the relaxed friendliness of its people, and is one of India's most popular tourist destinations. The Biera Mar and the Ayurvedic natural Health centre are located in North Goa, within a few minutes from some of Goa best beaches

Weather Overview
From October to February the weather in Goa maintains a steady, relaxing course, with temperatures staying between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F). From June through to September - during the monsoon - the rains come down hard. Rising humidity can make things very uncomfortable leading into the monsoon period.

Getting to Goa
There are a number of charter companies offering flights to Goa from London. It is also possible to get a regular flight to Bombay (Mumbai), and then an internal flight or a train to Goa