Goa Travel Guide

Tips for Visitors in Goa

• Do not keep your valuables unattended during your stay at the beaches
• Do not indulge in drug offences, as these are punishable under the law
• Nudity on beaches and public places is forbidden and punishable under the law
• Follow police traffic rules strictly. Keep your valid documents: driving licence, passport, etc in your possession while driving. Traffic circulation is on the left
• Do not keep your money, passport in the custody of undesirable persons
• Exchange your money through authorised banks /money changers only and insist on a receipt
• While shopping avoid touts and brokers
• Shopping is recommended from Government emporiums
• Don't purchase rail/air/bus tickets through strangers or unauthorised travel agents/tour operators but from authorised agencies/counters only
• Voltage in Goa is 220 volts AC 50 Cycles
• In case of any difficulty contact the nearest Tourist Bureau or Police Station for help
• Tourist police are situated at strategic points. Tourists are advised to contact them for any assistance required during the visit
• Always hire government approved tourist guides who invariably carry an ID card
• Smoking and spitting not allowed in public places
• Goa is a plastic free zone. Discourage any use of plastic bags etc
• Observe local traditions and customs while visiting religious places

Tips While on the Beach

• The sea is quite rough at times with dangerous undercurrents especially during the rainy season
• The underground sea-floor level may not be even
• Do not venture into deep waters because in an emergency rescue becomes difficult
• Do consult the lifeguard on the beach before venturing into the water