INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN OCEANOGRAPHY (ITO-98) GOA, INDIA 12-16 OCTOBER 1998

GOA

The "Pearl of the Orient" as it is known, Goa occupies a prominent place on the tourist map of the world. Long stretches of Calangute, Colva and Vagator beaches, Dudhsagar and Arvallem waterfalls and Mahavir and Bondla Wildlife sanctuaries enhance the scenic beauty of this territory. The Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral Churches at Old Goa are famous for their intricately carved wooden altars made by Goan craftsmen. Ponda Taluka has 7 temples within a radius if 5 Km. The most interesting is the tiny but exquisite Shri Manguesh Temple on green hills, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple boasts of its giant silver statues, old local chandeliers, tiles on walls and the tall and elegant deepastambha (lamp post) at the entrance. Goan food is delicious with rice and fish being important components of the diet. Languages spoken are Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English and Portuguese. According to the 1991 census this tiny state of 3,702 sq.km. has a population of 11,69,793.

During October temperature during the day goes up to 30° C and mercury drops down to 24° C in the night.

GOAONLINE - Official Web Site of Goa

TRAVELLING TO GOA

By Air : Goa is well connected by Air from major destinations in India. There are daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai; Kochi operated by Indian Airlines and many domestic airlines. It is also connected to Bangalore and Madras on specific weekdays. Air India operates regular flight to Gulf region. Apart from this many chartered flights from Europe, Canada and America land and take off from Goa. Dabolim (Goa International/Domestic) Airport is 33 Kms away from the Symposium Venue. Pre-paid taxi service is available from the AirPort to NIO.

By Rail : Goa is well connected by Konkan Railway and South Central Railway. Madgaon Railway Station is the major junction in Goa. However, passengers coming via Mumbai by Konkan Railway may get down at Karambolim (Old Goa) Rly. Station, which is 15 Kms away from the Symposium venue. There is taxi, auto-rickshaw and bus service available at karambolim Rly. Station. Madgaon Rly. Station is 35 Kms from the symposium venue. There are Taxi, Auto and Bus services available.

By Road: Goa is well connected by Roads. Chartered buses operate between Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Belgum to Panaji, Capital Township of Goa. NIO is 7 kms away from Panaji Bus Terminus. There are frequent city shuttle service plies between Panjim to NIO (Dona Paula). Taxi and Auto service is also available.

ACCOMMODATION

ITO - 98 Organizing Committee is making elaborate arrangements to ensure comfortable stay to all the delegates. Many guest houses and hotels are being booked. However, keeping in view the tourist importance of Goa, it would be advisable to reserve your accommodation atleast one-month in advance. List of the various types of accommodation is given below :

*Rates for lunch will be Rs.350.0 per head + 15% Sales Tax + 10% Service Charges
*Rates for tea session will be Rs.25.00 per head + 15% Sales Tax + 10% Service Charges
** Cancellation of confirmed bookings would involve deduction of Rs.100/- if done more than week in advance and half of one days rent per room if done after that.
#Charges include twin sharing. Luxury tax @15% is applicable on the above charges.

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updated on 18th March '98