What to take for Goa in November. What to take with you to India (list of things). What to take with you to India

The question of what to take with you to Goa can be answered simply - nothing more. The most necessary things on vacation in the resort Indian state are beach accessories, light clothing, a first aid kit and a flashlight. The latter may come in handy on dark Goan evenings - street lighting is not everywhere.

For spending time on the beach, first of all, you should attend to a sunscreen with a high degree of protection. Be extremely careful, you can get burned in two hours, thereby ruining your vacation on the first day. It is also worth bringing a hat with you.

From clothes to go in Goa, you need light things, because the heat in these parts is all year round. If you travel to Goa between October and January, you need to bring a warm jacket or windbreaker with you, as the nights at the beginning of the season can be chilly.

Shoes on a trip should be taken to a minimum, because it is highly likely that all the time you walk in sandals or flip flops. There are no sidewalks in Goa - there is nowhere to walk in heels. If you plan to travel around the resort on a moped / motorcycle, you can additionally bring some running shoes or sneakers with you (although you can limit yourself to sturdy sandals).

Any clothes can be bought locally for ridiculous money: local shops have everything for a Goan relaxed getaway.

What medicines to take in Goa

In the traveler's first-aid kit, you need to put: remedies for intestinal and stomach upset (Smecta, Immodium, Linex, Mezim, activated carbon), miramistin, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine or other antiseptics, remedies for headaches (citramone, nurofen or others) and heart pain (there is no valocardina, validol, carvalol in Goa), elastic bandage (ordinary bandages are sold at every step in Goa), iodine, plaster, hygienic antiseptic napkins, personal hygiene products for women. As a last resort, in local pharmacies you can find a variety of drugs at affordable prices, pharmacists will select the right medicine for you if you can explain what problem you have with your health.

In the event that you are going to stay in a guesthouse, the list of what to take with you in Goa can be supplemented with a door lock and bed linen.

Before you go to, you need to think over in detail a list of all the necessary things that must be at your fingertips if you go on a trip. All fees can be conditionally divided into three stages - we will tell you step by step what you should take with you in order to feel confident and comfortable in any situation.

Step 1: preliminary preparation

Of course, the very first thing that must be present in your travel suitcase is the documents, among which there will be:

  1. International passport. For an Indian visa, it must have two blank pages, and you must also make sure that the passport remains active 3 months after your return from your trip.
  2. Copies of a foreign passport (in case the main document gets lost).
  3. Tour package. documents.
  4. Indian visa.

Step 2: there is not much time left before departure

So, you are already mentally basking on the golden sand in Goa, but you must not forget about the things that you will definitely need on the road. So, don't forget to take:

  1. Medicines. One of the most important items of things that you should definitely have with you. Not always medicines can be bought at any stall in Goa, so make sure in advance that you have at hand:
  • brilliant green;
  • plasters;
  • bandages;
  • proven insect repellents;
  • peroxide;
  • pain relievers;
  • medicines for motion sickness;
  • means to improve the digestive tract;
  • any antipyretic pills;
  • sunscreen spray or cream (in India there are a lot of mosquitoes and other insects that carry various infections).
  1. Take with you credit cards, money. If you plan to take on vacation more than 10 thousand dollars, they must be declared in advance.
  2. Insurance policy.
  3. International driving license (it is worth remembering that left-hand traffic has been introduced in Goa). Many people prefer to take a personal driver for their own safety.
  4. Don't forget to bring hats for yourself and the kids.
  5. Phone chargers, cameras, camcorders - don't forget chargers for them.
  6. A small travel guide to Goa to help you find your way around the area.
  7. Phrasebook - English-Russian is fine. Despite the fact that there are a large number of people in India who know Russian tolerably well, you should be fully armed. To take lunch in a cafe, buy souvenirs - knowledge of the language is required, so if you have difficulties with English, it is better to prepare in advance so as not to buy a phrasebook on the spot at an incredible price.
  8. Lantern. Already at 6 pm the sun begins to set in Goa, and if you consider yourself a lover of night walks, this device should be taken with you.
  9. Bed linen and a towel (at least a clean sheet). Whatever the experts say, India is one of the dirtiest countries in the world. Therefore, it is better to take personal belongings in order not to catch the infection.

Step 3: final readiness

Goa is one of the smallest states in India. Here you can spend an unforgettable time, both newlyweds and married couples with children, even companies of young people will find entertainment to their liking. Economical shopping, fun parties, exciting walks - all this awaits you on vacation, but in order for the trip not to be overshadowed by unforeseen incidents, you should definitely take all of the above things with you.

At the airport, be sure to make sure that you have all your suitcases with you, your documents are in place, and their copies are in separate pockets. Think carefully if you have forgotten something of the important items, if there was an omission, it is better to buy the missing things while you are on your native land.

After that, you can finally relax and tune in to the positive - you are flying to one of the most wonderful, picturesque, unforgettable places on the whole Earth!

The list of things is compiled for people who travel in Hindustan for the first time, based on personal experience the author for informational purposes.
The list includes things that have come in handy for me personally in my trips to different regions of India in different seasons, about which a corresponding reservation has been made.

Most of the things and medicines we are used to are either also sold in India or have Indian counterparts, so it is not always advisable to take them with you. At the same time, if you are getting into remote remote areas of India, you better stock up on what you need before leaving, the choice of goods in local shops is very limited. In addition, if you are not adapted to unsanitary conditions in order to feel protected, you should think about it before the trip.

Documents and most important

  • Ksivnik or napkin for carrying money and documents under clothes (preferably synthetic, thin and waterproof)
  • Passport + 2 photocopies of the first page and visa
  • printout electronic ticket in 2 copies.
  • Health insurance policy (optional) with copies
  • Denyuzhki cash in large bills (higher exchange rate) + a few small bills. V tourist centers change and travel checks and there are also ATMs.
  • Passport-sized photos, they are required when buying a local SIM card
  • Ball pen

Remedies:

Protection from insects (mandatory if you live near fresh water bodies and at an altitude of less than 2.5 thousand meters)

  • Spray Moskitol or Autan, but better rarely found in the sale spray Clove. Do not buy the cream, in India they make an excellent anti-mosquito cream ODOMOS.
  • Spray "REID" - kills everything that moves / if you are a supporter of ahimsa you can buy anti mosquito spirals, 18 rupees for 10 pieces, 1 spiral is enough for the night
  • Electric fumigator / in India there is, but not always there is electricity
  • Look for a cream after bites "KOMAREX" - cool thing, even wounds heal! / there is an Indian analogue of Kailash Jivan cream.

Sun remedies

  • Cream (oil, milk) from / for sunburn, determine yourself depending on the type of skin and the season, but the sun is hot. I used Amber Soler # 15, which is what I wish for you.
    If you climb into the Himalayas to an altitude of more than 3 km. or you will be walking on a glacier or snow - take a cream with maximum protection for your face, otherwise your face will be charred!
  • Milk for burns, such as blue Amber Soler or Kailash Jivan Indian cream
  • Hygienic lipstick with UV filter
  • A moisturizer for the face, although after-sun cream can also be used
  • Glasses with UV filter
  • Headdress. I prefer a kerchief, it is easier to soak it in water, which is sometimes necessary.

from dirt (asepsis)

  • Antiseptic (disinfectant) wipes for treating hands and appliances before meals are desirable in large cities in India.
  • Medical alcohol (for internal and external) - 2-3 cans of 100 ml. if you are very afraid of LCD infections, although alcohol in India is not of poor quality, but is cheap.
  • Manganese permanganate (crystalline potassium permanganate) - in the solution, you can wash the fruit and the stomach in case of poisoning too
  • For the treatment of the skin of the face and body during transfers and transitions, you can use wet cleansing wipes like Hygena.

Toiletries and other

  • Antibacterial soap - SafeGuard or similar with maximum protection / In India you can buy DETOL soap or liquid with the same properties.
  • Shampoo (best in sachets) / they are sold at street stalls for Rs 2 per sachet
  • Toothpaste and brush / great toothpastes in India, ask at pharmacies
  • Sponge
  • Comb \ Hair Brush
  • Terry towel, if not too lazy to drag, in hotels they are not always available
  • double or 2 small sheets, in Indian hotels linen is often not fresh, even better a special cotton or silk cover for a sleeping bag
  • Strong synthetic rope for drying clothes, in guesthouses in India there is often nowhere to dry clothes
  • A small piece of laundry soap / powders in India are the same, households. the soap is blue, in my opinion it is better
  • Toilet paper / sold everywhere
  • Some paper napkins or tissue paper handkerchiefs
  • Cotton buds
  • Deodorant, nail file, razor, and whatever you use ... cosmetics, IMHO, won't come in handy

Household supplies

  • A mug for boiling water + a boiler + a spoon - if you like to eat / drink tea at night or do not like spicy, and if you are in relatively civilian places
  • A pocket knife, preferably a folding one with a fork and a bottle opener, if you wander into the Himalayas, you may have to eat without them with a spoon washed in cold water
  • The flashlight is better on batteries or self-loading. problems with electricity are quite common even in tourist spots but star hotels always have their own generators.
  • Candles (electricity is often cut off) and lighter / commercially available
  • Small padlock (for backpack) / commercially available
  • Needles, threads, pins + scissors

Healthy foods

  • Tea bags + sugar cubes + a little salt, in some places drinking normal tea is a big problem,
  • Instant rice porridge (in case of problems with acclimatization, spicy food)
  • Chips and chocolate (on the road)
  • Vobla, if you love her, and you will be able to pass through customs, sprats and other non-perishable ...
  • Cigarettes if you smoke
  • If you go to the Himalayas and love corpses - take freeze-dried meat, smoked sausage, sprats, etc. with myself. The most beautiful Himalayan state of India, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) is vegetarian.

IT IS USEFUL to take with you a thin (3 mm) metallized rug or yoga mat - you can sunbathe on the beach, yoga, rolled up it is convenient as a seat in temples and outdoors, in the cold you can sleep on it.

Clothes and footwear for India

  • Sneakers for long walks and journeys. For trekking in the Himalayas, special shoes are desirable, in any case, they should not get wet and slip.
  • Sturdy non-leather sandals with a stable sole
  • Linen, socks (preferably cotton or other absorbent material)
  • windbreaker or sweater - it's cold on air-conditioned trains.

For Indian plains and beaches in spring and fall

  • light trousers and a skirt made of natural material
  • if there are semi-nylon "pants turn into elegant shorts" - take it, the most practical travel clothing, washable easily, dries quickly.
  • a couple of T-shirts or light shirts / are on sale
  • swimsuit \ swimming trunks and beachwear

For easy trekking in the Himalayas

  • Polyethylene raincoat
  • a windbreaker with a lining or with a sweater. In the Himalayas above 2 km. in summer and early autumn, you need to take a trekking jacket, above 3 thousand - already a down jacket and preferably trekking boots or good ankle boots, above 4 and on glaciers without boots it becomes dangerous.

Reading, photos and more

  • The dictionary is better than English-Russian-English, even if you know the language well
  • Phrasebook if language is bad
  • Notebook
  • Something kind, eternal that will harmonize you with the environment.
  • If the camera is digital, take the batteries for it. There is memory in India, as well as all kinds of video cassettes.

It is desirable that all this be folded into a small backpack or bag, but do not bother on purpose ... In India there was more of this than ours and much cheaper. It is advisable that your main large backpack is not filled with all of the above to the top, otherwise where will you put your souvenirs?
And you can also take the addresses of relatives and friends, because they will be terribly pleased to receive a postcard with a view of the Himalayas or Taj Mahal :)

Achadidi's own experience

Before asking about what to take with you to Goa, you must immediately answer the counter question: "What to take with you to paradise?" This is exactly the question hippies asked themselves when in the 60s they went here to their permanent place of life. They did not take anything with them, only their dreams, songs and a sea of ​​love. But we will look at the world realistically and still decide on the main things that need to be taken into India Goa in a trip.

Season and weather

Goa has its own weather conditions at each time period. For example, the ideal time to relax is from October to March. But many tourists live here all year round and do not experience any particular inconvenience. From April to July, the rainy season begins in Goa, when everything around is flooded with torrential rain almost every day. Then you should stock up on waterproof shoes, clothes and a large umbrella. And for example, from August to October begins here heatwave and basically nothing to breathe. It becomes so stuffy that neither the sea, nor the shadow, nor the cold water will save you. At this time of year, it is better to go to the northern regions of India and wait until October. But we will talk about the most favorable stage. weather conditions- from October to March. It is during these months that millions of tourists plan their trips and remain as satisfied as possible.

What to take with you to Goa: the essentials

The first step is to make sure that the passport and plane tickets as well as money. Should do all copies of documents and take with you. As a rule, tickets are ordered via the Internet and it is imperative to make a printout. The customs office is asked to present ticket and hotel reservation... You can book any hotel and then cancel it. It is imperative to have a valid India visa- local authorities are especially closely monitoring this, as there are many cases of tourists who simply stayed in India without registration and with expired documents.

It is worth exchanging rubles for dollars or euros... Otherwise, it will be difficult to exchange them in Goa. It is more profitable to have dollars on hand. They are more often used in everyday life and are more readily changed at exchange points.

I believe that these are the most necessary things, without which you are unlikely to find yourself in another country. For me, this is enough and nothing else is required, but this is my opinion. And for you it will be relevant to stock up on some more things.

Insurance to India

Better to take care of health insurance and take her with you to Goa. It costs about 30 rubles a day and allows you to call a Russian-speaking doctor to the hotel to help you. You never know what can happen on the coast, it is better to insure yourself in every sense. This is especially true for those who ride a scooter, because conventional insurance does not cover such risks. Need an additional option " leisure"Or" driving a motorbike ", with which the cost immediately doubles. But it's worth it.

First aid kit

For especially squeamish tourists and for those who have any health problems, you should take your first aid kit... For example, you can bring antiseptics, pain relievers and prebiotics. In general, India is the country that produces the most natural and effective medicines in the world. They are based on the oldest Ayurvedic recipes. You can buy everything you need at the local pharmacy, as we usually do. But it is better to take care of your health in advance, which can pump up even when transferring to planes.

Other

Can be taken to Goa credit cards... There are ATMs in Goa, and in some cafes and shops you can pay by card without commission. And also need to take to Goa international driving license... You can rent a scooter without a license. The maximum fine for driving without documents is 500 rupees, if you are driving without a helmet, then 100 rupees. The fines are very democratic, in comparison, for example, with Thailand, where you have to pay 1500 baht for parking in the wrong place, and 3000 baht for driving without a license.

The English-Russian phrasebook helped me a lot. It is small and does not take up much space, but how effective it is. It is also worth taking a guide to India in Russian. Although you can find all the information on the Internet. Paper maps are very helpful. The best applications are Google maps and Maps.me. Download them in advance to your phone.

What to take to India Goa: packing a backpack

Yes, yes, it was a backpack, not a suitcase with flowers. Why a backpack, because it is the most efficient carry-on baggage... It is easy to get on the plane with it, it is easy to check it in the luggage without worrying about the wheels falling off. And it is also easy to carry from place to place when you travel around Goa and its environs. Who knows where the dashing one will take you? Maybe you end up in Bali.

India is the most unpredictable country in the world, which has the features of a portal where tourists can move, amazed by the freedom and boundlessness of their actions. This is how they leave society to live. It all starts with a backpack, of course. 🙂

What to take from clothes in Goa

This means that the backpack must be at least 60 liters. It is worth putting comfortable summer shoes, spare jeans, shorts, a T-shirt, socks, underwear, a swimsuit or swimming trunks, a hat, a long-sleeved sweater or a sweatshirt in it (it is very cool in the evenings, especially when you ride a scooter). The rest can be bought at local shops for little money. For example, T-shirts cost Rs 100-200, dresses Rs 300-700.

What else

Be sure to take a communication device, a camera or a camera to Goa, as well as spare batteries and rechargeable batteries. Sunglasses will come in handy, but it's best to get inexpensive ones or buy locally. There is a chance of losing them or breaking them. I have often noticed that many travelers have a laptop. They work on it in their free daytime hours, when the sun is hot and they don't want to go anywhere. And some communicate with loved ones on Skype. Each cafe has its own Wi-Fi, although the quality of the Internet is not great everywhere. Therefore, we do not succeed in working in Goa at all.

You can take a small flashlight in your backpack on vacation in Goa. It will come in handy if you rent a house somewhere on the outskirts. India has a different electrical system and often needs a Euro adapter. We need to take it and also stock up on a tee so that there are always enough sockets. You can also take a notebook and a pen to Goa. It helps when inspiration comes and you want to pour your innermost thoughts onto paper. And this happens everywhere, because Goa inspires creativity. You should take 3 by 4 color photographs with you. They will come in handy when buying a local SIM card or the Internet. Many useful items can be bought at local supermarkets. Many of them have been adapted and already have inscriptions in Russian.

What not to take to Goa

You should not take expensive things to India in Goa. For example, remove any gold jewelry or jewelry that is of value. In addition, it is better to leave expensive telephones and equipment at home. You should not take high-heeled shoes - there simply will be nowhere to put them on. And you don't really want to paint in the heat. Natural beauty is the most attractive. Don't take a lot of clothes. She will only get in the way.

Also, do not take chargers that take a long time to charge. Time is precious and it is not known where you can be in half an hour. You do not need to take sun and insect repellent with you to Goa. Because they are in every stall, they are cheap and very effective. An inflatable pillow won't come in handy either. And huge books will weigh down your stay. Moreover, many cafes have their own libraries of books left by tourists who are tired of carrying them with them on vacation.

Own experience, what to take on vacation in Goa

With a one-way ticket, a backpack, a sleeping bag, a T-shirt and pants to change and take off my winter clothes, as well as a couple of thousand dollars, I went to an unknown India. In fact, things are sold there and you can buy shoes, glasses, hygiene items and everything you need for a penny. I even ordered a return ticket via the Internet at a local Internet cafe. And I can say that it is more profitable to buy air tickets from India than from Russia. All winterers do just that.

First of all, I thought about where I would keep my money. After all, this is the main thing that has value in an unfamiliar country, after a passport, of course. For safety reasons, I recommend taking a barn castle to Goa. He insanely helps both to close hotel rooms and hang on old safes. From the outside, it may seem that it is strange to take a barn castle with you to Goa on vacation. But this "accessory" helped me and kept all my things in the hotel room safe. As you can imagine, the cleaning lady, the receptionist and the crowd of people have the keys to the standard lock in the hotel. I also recommend that you always close the windows so that no one else gets in to you. It sounds funny, but such cases are true.

I recently wrote, in the same article, I promised to prepare a small memo for independent travelers, which should make packing and living in Goa a little easier. Now is the time to keep the promise.

I want to start with what is correct to speak in Goa, since this is a state, not an island, surprisingly, not everyone knows this. Thus, I advise you to get rid of the grammatically incorrect "holiday in Goa" as soon as possible, and boldly go to this curious area. Northern part Goa, a very settled tourist space, with a lot of Russian-speaking tourists, winterers, longsteyers and businessmen. Local Indians (Goans) already understand Russian quite well in markets, shops, cafes and the beach, so you shouldn't worry too much. When you need to, you will be understood.

I came across a lot of similar articles on the Internet, and they really turned out to be useful, unfortunately, many were written a long time ago and have partially lost their relevance. However, having trusted them, we rather "outdone", so that they did not bring harm. On the other hand, I did not find a single complete manual, as a result I had to work with many sources, the information in which is also duplicated. Therefore, I will try to cover as much as possible the most important issues related to the trip to Goa, but at the same time I will write concisely and to the point.

A general article on all the necessary aspects of rest for a traveler going to India may also come in handy:

Packing suitcases to India in Goa 2016

I want to start with the fact that it is possible and desirable to prepare at home in order to less overshadow your long-awaited and so:

  • Backpack. Or something like that, with which it will be convenient to ride a bike for shopping, take things to the beach. Practical and useful in Goa, and throughout Asia, a contraption, if you prefer to travel on a two-wheeled vehicle without a trunk, well, it's more convenient not to carry your belongings in your hands
  • Copies of documents for travel to Goa. Be sure to remove several copies from the civil and, from the visa to India, driver's license, travel insurance, if you decide to buy it, e-tickets... Carry one copy with you, including in case of loss of your main baggage. You can take photographs of these documents on a smartphone, at least with a driver's license from the local police it is quite rolling, if only you have an open category A (a motorcycle is drawn). By the way, we were advised to simply paint on a motorcycle in Photoshop to the image of our rights, and to the police in Goa to say that the original is at home and we are afraid of losing it.
  • Travel insurance to India. Safety and health are above all, so you shouldn't save on insurance. A timely purchased insurance policy will allow you to receive compensation for a vacation spoiled due to non-departure or loss of luggage, will help you to return the funds spent on treatment and will be kept like a real talisman. Before applying for an Indian visa, we took out insurance in case of cancellation, because we had already bought tickets by that time. Therefore, I recommend not to skimp on security.
  • Photo. Most likely, after that you will have photos, so you can take them with you, do them separately - there is not much sense. Since they were not useful to us, but the circumstances are different, they are needed to purchase a tourist SIM card, as well as some copies of documents, but this is easy to get around, more on that later.
  • First aid kit on the road. WITH take away with you, with a focus on antibacterial and digestive aids. If you are afraid of malaria, then a week before the trip and throughout the trip, as well as one to two weeks after, you can drink one tablet of doxycycline a day. This is a weak antibiotic that will not do much harm to health (if drunk with any probiotic), but it will help you bypass malaria. Although, when you travel to GOA in high season, you are unlikely to face this ailment. In any case, check with your doctor before taking antibiotics. In India, by the way, a lot of medicines are produced, the prices of which will pleasantly surprise you., so, perhaps, it is not worth gaining a lot from dear Russia, but on the contrary it makes sense to think about.
  • Cosmetics and protective equipment. In general, all this can be bought on the spot, but in order to immediately run to the sea upon arrival, it makes sense to take a sunscreen with at least 25 protection, well, and a small cosmetic bag to put on makeup in the evening. Although very soon imbued with the spirit of Goa, the need for all this will disappear. Cosmetics, again, are much cheaper in India, and the quality is at their best, so do not fill your suitcase.
  • Insect repellent in Goa. V a large number you do not need to carry, since India has its own good funds, which, at times, work better than the proven domestic ones, but for the first time they can be purchased. However, you will have to buy a remedy for termites and ants on the spot almost immediately upon arrival.
  • Lantern. The road from the beach, and in many places in Goa, at least in the northern part, is dark and unlit, so in order to save your feet, it is best to have a small LED flashlight and a supply of batteries or rechargeable batteries. In addition, illuminating your path, you can safely miss all sorts of unpleasant animals, on which it is not advisable to step.
  • Trifle for the road. Be sure to prepare some dollars in small bills, they will come in handy both on the plane, if you want to buy lunch during the flight, and when changing at the airport upon arrival, at a predatory rate, on the way to your vacation destination in Goa.
  • Padlock (barn type)... The door locking system in India, at first struck a little, but it is easy to explain, because allows you to lock the house with your own lock, and the owners do not have to change keys after each vacationer. As the saying goes, the sheep are fed and the wolves are safe, well, or vice versa, there is someone who feels who is.
  • Foods missed in Goa... Officially, the import of meat and dairy products, as well as cereals to India must be declared, but no one does this. But many tourists, especially winterers, carry delicacies: cheese, sausage, seeds, herring, caviar, buckwheat, chocolate, noodles - i.e. those products that cannot be found here in the daytime with fire in the usual quality and at reasonable prices
  • Things and suitcases... Usually people come with empty bags, and take home trunks, including clothes. So take the most necessary or very favorite, you still buy a lot of things. If you take a large empty suitcase, then you will have something to bring back gifts. You can buy it on the spot - I remember the story of one of my friends, how he bargained for two days in Goa for one roomy suitcase - well, this is also an element of exoticism.
  • Womens clothing... India is a country of strict views, it is not customary to bare your legs and shoulders much, so out of respect for a foreign culture, do not pick up miniskirts, shorts and any tight underwear if you want a good attitude towards yourself. Short clothes, unsafe to ride a bike in hot weather and generally not practical. In Goa, of course, people are more accustomed to the sight of tourists, but if you are going to get to know the spirit of India, then you should not irritate its inhabitants, they, of course, will be silent, but at best they will write you down in the category of women of easy virtue.
  • Other little things... Shampoos, oils, soaps, gel, powder, etc. here there is a large volume of local production, natural and cheap, so the maximum is needed for the first day or two
  • Money in Goa... The Indian Rupee has a relatively stable exchange rate against the dollar, so if there is no confidence in a sharp rise in the ruble or, on the contrary, there is a fear for its further fall, then it is better to immediately change dollars and go with a pre-calculated budget. By the way, the ruble traditionally grows in the spring, so we have taken the minimum amount of cash.
  • Plastic cards. It is the best replacement for the grief of cash, a relatively safe and profitable means of keeping money. The main thing is to set the limits correctly and have several cards from different banks and payment systems. The question has its relevance in Goa, it is always relevant: with a stable ruble exchange rate (when was it?), Cash dollars are profitable, even with a double conversion, but right now the card is more profitable for me. By the way, this and the previous point can overlap all the others, because with money it is very easy to have a rest light. On the other hand, I know of several examples where people in India did practically without money, so who's going for what.
  • Spare phone... If you come for the whole season, then it makes sense to use a cheap old mobile phone, since due to humidity and sand, not every smartphone can survive in Goa for six months. In addition, you should not shine unnecessarily with expensive equipment in front of poor Indians.

Instead of ending

Perhaps this is the end of the first part. I really hope that I have not forgotten, something especially important and worthy of attention, as a last resort I will add. In addition, there is a place in the comments, not only for questions, but also for forgotten answers. The best advice I will supplement this article from the comments or prepare a separate one if I have enough material. Using this memo, do not forget that in it I draw conclusions based on my own experience, including writing about what I myself forgot about during the training camp and regretted it upon arrival in Goa. I hope my mistakes will become a science to someone. In general, we pack our bags and take a bold step to India, and what awaits upon arrival, I will tell you in the near future. Success and good luck in your trips, perhaps India will not scare you either, at least the prices are very pleasant, both for accommodation and for travel, but, however, check it yourself.