Tool Kit
CURRENCY UNIT
The Currency Unit in Goa as in the rest of India is the Indian Rupee. Each rupee consists of 100 paise. Currency notes are issued in the denominations of Rs. 1000, Rs. 500, Rs. 100, Rs. 50, Rs. 20, Rs. 10, Rs. 5, Rs. 2, Re. 1. Coins issued are of Rs. 5, Rs. 2, Re. 1, 50 paise, 25 paise, 20 paise, 10 paise, 5 paise denominations.
However you will rarely find the following in circulation: Notes of Rs. 5, Rs. 2, Re. 1 and coins of 20 paise, 10 paise, 5 paise. Notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 100 are quite similar in appearance and hence easy to confuse, so always take care while accepting or handing out notes of these denominations.
MONEY EXCHANGE
It is not permitted to take Indian currency out of India nor purchase the Rupee overseas. If you are arriving from a foreign country, you should change some of your currency into Rupees at the airport or at the nearest branch of State Bank of India where you are offered the best rates of exchange.
Money Exchange services are also available at most major hotels & resorts and private money changers in the area. Most reputed banks such as HDFC, ICICI etc also have ATMs that accept Master and Visa Card ti withdraw cash.
Travellers cheques of all major brands are easily changed. The currencies that are most widely and easily accepted are the US dollar and British Pound Sterling.
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Obtain the comprehensive schedule of the departure and arrival times for all Domestic and International flights. You can also check the availability of seats on each flight online.
FESTIVAL CALENDAR
Ceremonies, rituals, delicious food, bright lights and traditional art are an integral part of Indian festivals. Skim through the calendar for an exhaustive list of the numerous festivals of India
WEATHER
Climate Climate varies greatly, from the arid deserts of Rajasthan to the cool highlands of Assam, allegedly the wettest place on earth. But basically India has a three-season year - the hot, the wet and the cool. The heat starts to build up on the northern plains around April and cools off by September. The monsoon rains begin around June and end August. India's northern cities start getting cool by October and become crisp at night in December. In the far south, it never gets very cold, the temperatures are comfortably warm rather than hot.
ROAD MAPS
There is nothing as exciting and adventurous other than discovering India by road. Here you can find exhaustive road maps to ensure a smoother ride.
TRAIN SCHEDULES
There is no better way to explore and enjoy the panorama of India other than by rail. Here you can obtain a complete schedule of the departure and arrival times of all trains.
TIME DIFFERENCE CHART
This chart displays the difference in the time in each country with respect to GMT.
WORLD TIME
This enables you to enter the time of a particular place and get to know what time it is in any location around the world.
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