Venue

About the venue

Goa is known for its beaches with plenty of silicon and pleasant, relaxing atmosphere.  The symposium venue is the International Centre located at the tranquil Dona Paula, near Goa University.   The location details are as follows:

International Centre, Goa (ICG) is a non-profit Institutional Society, which provides a stimulating environment for generation of ideas, a fertile ground for appreciating beauty in all cultures and an ambience for relaxation.
ICG is located at Dona Paula, a mere 7 km from Capital City, Panaji, on an 8 Hector campus atop the Taleigao Plateau. And about 29 km (a 45 minute drive) from Dabolim Airport and 20 km (a 30 minute drive) away from Karmali railway station, on the Konkan Railway. Please refer to the details from the website.

 

Travel and Accommodation

Useful information about traveling to the Symposium venue is available here:

·         Travellers Guide

Panjim is about 5 km from the venue and has several hotels at costs varying from Rs 500/- per day and upward.  Off-season discounts will be available at most hotels.  Upscale hotels include Marriot in Panjim and Cidade De Goa in Dona Paula.  Details about some selected hotels are available here:

·         List of Selected Hotels

Please note that the VDAT 2006 organizing committee will not make arrangements for residential accommodation for all the participants. However, a limited number of rooms at the Goa University Guesthouse for students and International Centre, Goa for other participants are available on a first-come first-served basis. Please go through the details.

 

Trip to Doodh Sagar Falls

A day trip to Doodh Sagar Falls will be arranged by the organizers on August 13, 2006 (Sunday), if there is sufficient interest. The cost of the trip will be Rs 500/- inclusive of lunch and ticket.  The picnic party starts at 6.00 AM and will return at 7.00 PM. 

Please indicate your interest about this trip in your registration form.

 

The Weather-Man Says...

During August, Goa witnesses the monsoon season. 

The main feature of the Goan climate is the monsoon, which occurs between June and the end of September.  This period is considered to be out of season as the South West Monsoon starts in June and brings heavy rainfall of up to 3 ½ metres over the next 3 months.

This time of the year finds Goa at its most colorful with emerald green paddy fields and plants growing before your eyes. 

Glimpses of Goa Courtesy: Amey Hegde, Wipro Technologies, Bangalore