About Margao
Margao is the headquarters of South Goa District and is regarded as the main commercial city of Goa. It is famous for its ancient cultural heritage and traditional customs of the people of Goa. It boasts of fine gardens, parks as well as imposing old mansions and modern buildings. Its commerce and alive with culture, the discerning tourist cannot but get caught up in the currents of Margao. Nestling on the banks of a tiny stream, Margao's River Sal, this riverine city of Goa. Margao is known for its bazaars and restaurants, bus stands and railway stations. The picturesque Colva beach is just 5 km away from Margao. You can also shop during the day or laze at the beaches around Margao. Margao evolved from 'Matha-gram' when various monasteries followed in the medieval period, and how the name gradually changed from Madgaon to its current monicker, because the Portuguese were not very comfortable with hard syllables.

Major Tourist Attractions of Margao

Majorda Benaulim

Beaches Mobor

Shopping
Stretching from the south edge of the main square to the old railway station, the local bazaar of Margao is a haven for avid shoppers. Tourists explore these humble shops in search of artifacts that would encapsulate their experience in Goa. Goa Handicrafts Industries Development Corporation emporium in Margao is another source of artifacts and handloom materials. The Colva beach is a popular shopping destination in Margao.

Climate of Margao
Clothing - While planning for a trip to Margao, you don't need make a fuss over packing the right set of apparels since the weather is more or less salubrious throughout the year. One do bring along some beachwear if you want to return back with a toned physique. Margao being the commercial hub of Goa, hard core shoppers can look forward to a rollicking time in this city. Apart from high-end malls and shopping plazas, Margao's local bazaar is well-known for the wealth of indigenous artifacts and souvenirs.

Winter - Winter months usher in a pleasant weather in Margao. The winter season lasts from December to February with the mercury plummeting down a few notches.

Summer - The summer weather in Margao is reasonably warm with temperatures climbing up to the higher thirties. As south-west monsoon sets in June, sporadic rainfalls lash the plains. There is a marked rise in humidity levels during this period.

How To Reach Margao
Road - Local private buses to Colva and Benaulim leave from in front of the Kamat hotel on the east side of Margao's main square. Long distance bus services one can get at the main Kadamba Bus Stand, 3-km further north, on the outskirts of the town.

Rail - Margao's new Train station, the only stop in Goa for most long distance express services on the Konkan Railway, lies 3-km south of the centre. The Reservation office (Monday-Saturday, 8.00 am-4.30 pm, Sunday 8.00 am- 2.00 pm) is divided between the ground and the first floor; bookings for the superfast Rajdhani Express to Delhi are made at the hatch to the left of the main entrance. Tickets for trains for Mumbai are short in supply so make sure to book the tickets well in advance. There is also a 24-hour Information Centre and round-the-clock pre-paid auto rickshaw stand outside the exit.