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Old Goa
Allocate half a day to see the churches; stay in Panaji (30 min bus) or a budget hotel in Old Goa.
Old Goa is a compact UNESCO World Heritage site with nine historic churches and museums. A half‑day walk covers the main sights; an overnight stay is only needed for comfort or if you prefer Panaji’s wider options.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Apr–Oct (heat, monsoon)
- Airport
- GOI
- Nights
- 0–1 (base in Panaji if longer stay)
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Old Goa100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Old Goa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyOld Goa is safe for day visits; watch for traffic on the highway and verify taxi fares.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGOI Dabolim Airport.
- Getting aroundWalk between churches (all within 1 km (0.6 mi)).Walk between churches (all within 0.6 mi (1 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Panaji‑Old Goa₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Basilica of Bom Jesus₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GOI Dabolim Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Old Goa: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk between churches (all within 1 km). Bus from Panaji runs frequently; taxis are common but can overcharge.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Panaji (Panjim)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
State bus from Old Goa stop, ~30 min; taxis available
For dining, shopping and night stay.
Dona Paula
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus to Panaji then local bus or taxi, ~45 min total
Scenic viewpoint and beach.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Goa Residency
Economy option, basic rooms, walkable to sites.
Shubhankar Heritage Hotel
Close to railway, budget rooms.
The Fern Kadamba
Only upscale hotel in Old Goa.
DoubleTree by Hilton Goa – Panaji
5‑star, 30 min bus, more amenities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 3 nights × ₹600 | ₹3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₹1,500 | ₹9,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,100 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,600≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₹150–350 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket Panaji‑Old Goa | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Entry to Basilica of Bom Jesus | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxis may overcharge; agree fare before boarding.
- Some museums have limited opening hours; check before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- All services
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire/ambulance101
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate in Mumbai; other embassies in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Panaji → Old Goa bus: ≈₹35, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Old Goa → Panaji: ≈₹400–600, 30 min
Say or show
- માફ કરશો — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf karsho)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Old Goa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Apr–Oct (heat, monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided heritage walk (official Goa tourism guide, 2 h).
- Combine with a sunset cruise from Panaji for a full day.
Sources
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