Traveller Tips
Enthrall your senses with the scenic beauty of Goa, and take a trip to this land of magic and beauty. Goa is a true tripper’s paradise. However, should you want to avoid any trouble in your paradise, the first thing to do would be to well plan your Goa trip.
Even then, there is not much to worry about as there are many tourist agents in and outside Goa to help you. On the other hand, if you are keen on making it on your own, it will not be much of a problem either, as Goa is very tourist friendly. Given below are a few useful travel tips for Goa to see you through your trip smoothly.
Do’s
- It is advisable to avail pre paid taxis/auto rikshaws (three wheeler taxis), wherever available at the airport and railway stations. For metered taxis insist on paying be meter or ask for a fare chart.
- Shop at Approved emporia/fixed price shop as far as possible. This ensures good quality products at reasonable prices. Insist on proper receipts/bills of purchase.
- Keep your valuables in hotel lockers/safe deposit vaults
India tourism has a system of approving travel agents/tour operators who conform to prescribed standards of service and quality. Always book your tour through such agencies. A list of approved travel agents/tour operators is available at the local Indiatourism office/State Government tourist office. - For guiding services, hire a State Approved tourist guide who always carries an identity card.
- Change money only at authorized foreign exchange outlet/banks/hotels and insist on proper receipt.
7. Confirm/re-confirm hotel booking yourself
8. Buy train tickets from Railway Booking Counters or through authorized Travel Agents.
Don’ts
1. Don’t fall for tempting exchange rates offered by unauthorized people.
2. Don’t allow any unauthorized person to act on your behalf.
3. Don’t purchase air/bus/train tickets through strangers, touts and unauthorized travel agencies.
4. Don’t accept lavish hospitality extended by strangers/unknown person especially while shopping for jewellery and expensive items.
5. Don’t travel in Taxi carrying any person other than the driver.
6. Don’t deal with unauthorized persons. Stay away from touts.