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• Do's & Dont's while traveling to Goa

1. Carry your wallet in the inside jacket or side trouser pocket, never in the rear pocket.
2. While traveling, hold pocketbooks close to your body. If it has a strap, then wrap it around the bag. Carry credit card & cash in your pocket.
3. Never keep pocketbooks hanging on hooks or on back of chairs where someone can easily access them.
4. Do not leave valuables, important papers, passports unattended in your room. Keep them safely stored in the hotel’s safe deposit box.
5. Do not carry large amounts of money. Plastic money is preferable.
6. Do not open hotel room door to unknown people/strangers. Be sure to contact the front desk/reception in case of any doubts.
7. In case of business meetings, carry out a thorough research about the company and the client. Never hold meetings at unknown places.
8. While checking in and checking out, hand over luggage to only official hotel bell porters. Do not leave luggage unattended at public places like airports & taxi stands.
9. Cheap means of transport via Kadamba Transport Service (KTC) is available throughout Goa. In addition, public ferry services operate at major points in the state.

• Currency

The local currency in India is Rupee. There are many banks and exchange counters where foreign currency can be traded for rupees. Most of the hotels have in-house exchange counters. Major credit cards are accepted at shopping centers and restaurants.

• What to wear & when to travel

1. As Goa experiences a hot and humid climate throughout the year, Cotton wear is most suitable
2. A beach destination, colorful clothes in bright and floral prints is necessary for every tourist.
3. Keep hats, sunglasses, and sun protection gear at an accessible reach as temperatures can reach up to 37 degree Celsius during summer time. Winters in the inner areas of Goa are chilly. So do not forget your winter wear if traveling during winter season.
4. Beachwear like bikinis, mono-kinis are allowed on Goa beaches. So carry a bright set along with you. Even local shops in Goa readily sell beachwear.
5. Goa has a hot & humid climate for most of year with May being the hottest month. The tourist season is by and large from October to February when there is no rain, humidity is at its lowest and it’s not too hot either.

• Ambulance Services

Bambolim - Goa Medical College GMC (Bambolim) Tel: +91 832 2458725/+91 832 2458917/+91 832 2458700

Dona Paula - Helpline - Tel: +91 832 2453303

Goa Medical College GMC Tel: +91 832 2643357

Mapusa - Mapusa Ambulance Service - Tel: +91 832 2262372

Margao - Ambulance Trust - Tel: +91 832 2730953/+91 832 2740586

Margao - Apollo Ambulance - Tel: +91 832 2726272

Margao - Apollo NUSI Hospital on wheels - Tel: +91 832 2862952/+91 832 2862953

Miramar - Care Foundation - Tel: +91 832 2463185

Miramar - Esperanca Clinic -Tel: +91 832 2224096

Panjim - Indian Red Cross Society - Tel: +91 832 2224601

Panjim - Panjim City Round Table - Tel: +91 832 2227997

Panjim - Vintage Ambulance - Tel: +91 832 9823059948

Vasco - Ambulance - Tel: +91 832 2510024

• Hospitals

Bambolim - Blood Bank - Tel: +91 832 2458724

Calangute - Calangute Health Centre - Tel: +91 832 2276035

Canacona - Canacona Health Centre - Tel: +91 832 2643359

Candolim - Bosio Hospital - Tel: +91 832 2276034

Candolim - Nusi Hospital -Tel: +91 832 2863333

Donal Paula - Manipal Hospital - Tel: +91 832 5643111

Mapusa - Mapusa Clinic - Tel: +91 832 2263343

Mapusa - Remanso Hospital - Tel: +91 832 2262466

Mapusa - Vrundavan Hospital - Tel: +91 832 2250022

Margao - Blood Bank (Margao) Tel: +91 832 2705664

Margao - Hospicio - Tel: +91 832 2705664

Margao -Apollo Hospital - Tel: +91 832 2728888

Panjim - Vintage Hospital - Tel: +91 832 5644401

Porvorim - Jmj Hospital - Tel: +91 832 2412130

Porvorim - Mandovi Clinic - Tel: +91 832 2415808

Vasco - Cottage Hospital - Tel: +91 832 2540864