This handbook covers in detail all that's on offer to this popular chilled out destination. Whether you're opting for the slow lane on one of the many beaches or looking for the hustle and bustle of an outdoor market, this guide offers the essentials and more on how to get the best out of your visit. The guide features information on shopping and eating, an "essentials" listing on how to get there, where to stay and what to do on a budget together with background information on the region's Portuguese cultural heritage. Special coverage on neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra, including Mumbai - the gateway to India. The book aims to provide a taster for the first time traveller to India.