About this book
The Rough Guide to Goa will guide you through this colourful former Portuguese colony with reliable, practical information and clearly explained cultural background. You'll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop, for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Goa includes first-hand coverage of the region's resorts, beaches, markets, monuments, temples and wildlife sanctuaries, as well as its more offbeat sights; from prehistoric rock carvings deep in the forest to colonial-era mansions. The introduction and inserts, along with inspirational photography, give you a flavour of this region's Portuguese legacy.
Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Goa.
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Table of contents
- Colour section 1
- Contents 3
- Introduction 4
- Where to go 7
- When to go 10
- Things not to miss 11
- Basics 17
- Getting there 19
- Arrival 23
- Entry requirements 24
- Getting around 26
- Accommodation 29
- Food and drink 31
- Health 36
- The media 40
- Festivals 41
- Sports and outdoor pursuits 43
- Yoga and Ayurveda 44
- Culture and etiquette 46
- Shopping and souvenirs 48
- Travelling with children 51
- Travel essentials 52
- Guide 59
- 1 Panjim and central Goa 61
- 2 North Goa 105
- Life’s a beach colour section following p112
- 3 South Goa 157
- 4 Around Goa 207
- 5 Mumbai 229
- The Portuguese legacy colour section following p240
- Contexts 263
- History 265
- The religions of Goa 278
- Environmental issues in Goa 283
- Natural history 287
- Goan music and dance 295
- Books 299
- Language 303
- Konkani 305
- Konkani words and phrases 305
- Food and drink terms 307
- Glossary of Hindi and Konkani words 310
- Travel store 313
- Small print & Index 319
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