Goa has all the swaying palms and white-sand beaches you could ever want but go beyond the beach and you'll find hidden delights: Portuguese mansions and Hindu temples, bike rides among shimmering rice paddies and walks through lush spice plantations. Discover the tropical indulgences of India's most laid-back region with this essential guide.

· tips on how to choose your perfect beach

· where to find the best food and the most atmospheric accommodation

· the latest on Goa's ever-changing party scene

· coverage of gateway cities - Mumbai and Chennai

· how to haggle and what to buy

· 33 detailed maps

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