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- Palolem
Palolem
For years Palolem remained a secret holiday getaway to all but
the most independent traveller. Situated towards the southern tip
of Goa, twenty miles south of Margao, it has now been discovered -
but thankfully, due to strict urban planning restraints, tourism is
kept in check. Palolem's crescent-shaped bay is lined with a
beautiful white sand beach and backed with groves of coconut palms.
Either side of the bay is a rocky headland covered in thick black
forest, and offshore, is a tiny island whose only permanent
inhabitants are a colony of black-faced langur monkeys. The beach
is also lined with a selection of beach shacks and
bar-cum-restaurants serving up the daily catch. During December and
January the beach swells with day-trippers, who come to escape the
more commercial resorts. However, outside this peak season, Palolem
returns to a breezy, sedate pace.
Information & Facts
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.