Well, friends, as I understand it, your tickets have already been purchased, your visa has been processed, so today we will be packing our bags! :) And let's talk about what is worth taking with you and what (this is important! :)) is not worth it! :) So that you don’t end up like my friend: We were going to Rope training in the forest (!), and she spent about an hour putting on makeup and doing her hair, in the end I subtly remarked to her: Of course, the main thing at the training in the forest is to be beautiful! :))
Well, as they say in Russia, with God!
Of course, I would love to reduce this entire post to one sentence: don’t take anything - buy everything here! :) And to some extent I would be right, because everything is cheap and practically (!) everything is there.
However, I understand that some of you will go to Goa not for the whole season, but for a couple of weeks, and every day will be precious to them, so spending precious time searching for what you need will not be very smart :)
So, let's start with...
Clothes and shoes
Let me remind you that we are talking about the time of year - Season (October-March). During this period it is warm and hot in Goa! :) The temperature is +30, but this is a completely different +30 than in Moscow or in the south of Belarus, here at +30 you can breathe, walk and live! :)
Let's go through the list:
- shorts,
- T-shirts/T-shirts (I remind males that riding topless in Goa is prohibited by the police, and I know of cases when they stopped and took money for contemplating a beautiful torso - please note: they did not pay, but collected! :)),
- cotton pants (if you are going to some very serious temple, it is better to replace shorts with pants),
- T-shirt with long sleeves (for girls, also for the temple),
- “shawl” (you can cover your shoulders with it when visiting a temple),
- sweatshirt (for riding a scooter in the evening and at night),
- flip flops,
- sandals (if you suddenly decide to walk through the mountains and valleys),
- Panama/cap/bandana,
- bathing suit:)
In addition, remember - here everything is easy and simple: no one flaunts dresses, and no one sparkles in the sun :) Therefore, I would also think about evening or cocktail dresses. Although - again - we met...
Most people come to parties wearing practically the same clothes they were wearing a couple of hours ago on the beach :) Somehow this has happened historically, since the days of the hippies :)
Cosmetics and hygiene
I will leave this to your discretion, because everyone has their own personal list of these funds.
I just want to draw your attention to a few things:
- there is eau de toilette here, but I’m not at all sure about it :) On the other hand, few people use it :)
- cotton pads are expensive here (compared to Moscow), so take enough of them with you,
- the choice of tampons is limited,
- the same as the choice of pads, including daily ones,
- sunscreen (in my opinion, it’s also more expensive here...),
- I will include sunglasses in this section,
- also, if you have glasses with transparent lenses, take them: for driving in the evening and at night on a scooter - so that midges do not get into your eyes.
In general, almost all types of cosmetics are present here and I always bring everything I need from here to another country. I especially love Dabur Red toothpaste - try it: it’s great to wake up to in the morning - sooooo refreshing! :)
Medicine
I repeat: Indian medicine is one of the best in the world. In addition, it is also one of the cheapest! Therefore, there are no problems with good medicines and excellent doctors.
However, for those traveling to Goa for the first time, I recommend purchasing health insurance. I used the Renaissance Insurance company - everything was great: the doctor came to my house twice! :)
Why do you need insurance? First of all, “new kids” in Goa usually “catch” something like food poisoning. The disease, I confess to you, is not a pleasant one... And it is sometimes inevitable: it is not just bad food or dirty hands before eating, perhaps it is just the clean hands of the waiter serving you a glass and leaving Indian bacteria on it. Moreover, I even recommend that you get over this disease, because, as my Russian-speaking doctor said, “After it, you will be able to eat even in the dirtiest local eatery - no problem! Because your body has developed immunity, and a real Indian, already harmless bacteria!
And another quote from my doctor: “Indian diseases should be treated with Indian medicines!” Therefore, you don’t have to strain yourself with Smecta and Activated Carbon - it doesn’t help! :)
Include your personal medications that you take in your list of medications. Let me remind you: it is better to transport medicines in two places - in luggage (the main part) and in hand luggage(two weeks supply). This way, if you lose your luggage, you have two weeks to deal with the medications you need.
Separately, I would like to say about vaccinations: they are an independent decision for everyone. Personally, I have never been vaccinated. However, before Indonesia, I want to get all the necessary vaccinations here in India. Because it is high quality and cheap.
Important: some vaccinations need to be done long before the trip, so be careful!
Equipment
Of course, this is also at the discretion of everyone. However, it will be easier if you have here:
- mobile phone and charging for it,
- a camera, a charger for it, a sufficient memory card and cables for transporting photos from the memory card to a computer,
- player and charger for it (I loved riding with the player on my scooter),
- video camera, charger, memory card and wires (this is if you do something later with the captured video, otherwise we know the history of many home cameras :)),
- laptop and charger for it (also optional),
- a pocket flashlight - in case of a power outage (this happens often here :))
In addition, one of the problems in Goa is the lack of information :) Because there is no TV here, you will also not use the Internet very often (if you go to short term), we have long lost the habit of reading newspapers... So take a couple of books with you and download a couple of films to your hard drive - they will “inform” you :)
And don’t forget a small padlock - it will help you keep not only your new home intact, but also your backpack on the train/bus :)
For those who are not yet quite comfortable with English: grab a pocket phrase book and a pocket Russian-English and vice versa dictionary - they will help in communication and clarifying everyday and vital issues! :)
Bon Voyage!
Next time I’ll tell you about how to look for and rent housing in Goa (oh-ho-ho!) :)
The question of what to take with you to Goa can be answered simply - nothing superfluous. The most necessary things on vacation in the Indian resort 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 available everywhere.
To spend time on the beach, first of all, you should take care 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 taking a hat with you.
In terms of clothes you need to take with you to Goa, you need light things, because it is hot in these parts all year round. If you are traveling to Goa between October and January, you should take a warm jacket or windbreaker with you, as the nights at the beginning of the season can be chilly.
You should take minimal shoes on your trip, because there is a high chance that you will be wearing sandals or flip-flops the entire time. There are no sidewalks in Goa - there is nowhere to walk in heels. If you plan to move around the resort on a moped/motorcycle, you can additionally take sneakers or sneakers with you (although you can limit yourself to strong sandals).
Any clothes can be bought locally for a reasonable price: local shops have everything for a relaxed Goan holiday.
What medications to take in Goa
In a traveler's first aid kit you need to put: remedies for intestinal and stomach disorders (Smecta, Immodium, Linex, Mezim, activated carbon), miramistin, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine or other antiseptics, remedies for headaches (citramon, nurofen or others) and heart pain (valocardine, validol, carvalol are not available in Goa), elastic bandage (ordinary bandages are sold at every turn in Goa), iodine, plaster, sanitary antiseptic napkins, personal hygiene products for women. As a last resort, in local pharmacies you can find a variety of drugs at reasonable prices; pharmacists themselves will select the right medicine for you if you can explain what problem you have with your health.
If you are going to stay in a guesthouse, the list of what to take with you to Goa can be supplemented with a door lock and bed linen.
What is the most important thing when packing for a trip? Take what’s important and don’t take what’s unnecessary. Below is a list of what you need to take. Also take into account the specifics of your place of residence ( luxury hotel or guesthouse), your lifestyle at the resort (relaxing with a cocktail by the pool or exploring the area on a bike) and the duration of the planned trip.
Photocopies of passport and tickets
Be careful when storing documents. Never lose a new or old passport with an Indian visa - losing documents will cause big problems. Make several copies and store in different places: if you lose the originals, there will be fewer problems. To be on the safe side, take photographs of your documents before leaving and post electronic copies on the Internet. Don't forget to print e-tickets. To enter the airport you may be asked to show them.
Flashlight
It gets dark early in Goa, the electricity is often cut off, so buy an LED flashlight - it will be much easier to find your way to your accommodation in the dark. These flashlights are very practical and work for a long time without recharging. Some models are attached to the head - in the dark they are simply indispensable for searching.
Medicines
There are medicines in Indian pharmacies, but the names are different. Collect the basic first aid kit yourself: antiseptic, prebiotic, pain reliever. The standard set is activated carbon, headache tablets, patches, hydrogen peroxide, mezim. If you are planning to purchase special medications, find out about them in advance. international titles or write down the Latin name of the active substance in the medicine - this will help the Indian pharmacist find a local equivalent for you.
Small backpack
A backpack for carrying things is much more convenient than a suitcase or bag. For traveling around the area or going shopping, a backpack - the best place for storing necessary small items: hygiene items, camera, map, shopping, water bottle, etc. Be careful: when checking your backpack into your luggage, do not put fragile or breakable items in it.
Tee
Do you carry a lot of electronics? Remember that there are often not enough sockets, so a tee will avoid the inconvenience of recharging. Usually Russian plugs are suitable for Indian sockets, and you can buy an adapter in Goa.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
It is better to bring your own sunglasses: it is not easy to find good ones in Goa. If you are going to ride scooters or motorcycles, be sure to take protective motorcycle glasses to prevent your eyes from being affected by dust.
Sunscreen is needed for the first time, so as not to waste the first hours of rest searching for the ill-fated cream in an unknown area. Once you get the hang of it, purchase a topical cream with ease.
Body wallet
A body wallet is much more reliable than a traditional wallet. Take it so as not to lose everything valuable. Grab a quick-drying microfiber towel. It won't take up much space and won't get moldy in the humid Indian climate. In some establishments, bed linen is not best quality, sometimes there are no blankets, so you will need a light sleeping bag or blanket - you will be comfortable and protected from colds.
Clothes for a chilly evening
If you are an amateur evening skiing on a bike from December to February, jeans and a windbreaker will be completely useful and will not let you freeze.
Little helpers establish contacts with locals
Want to make friends with the locals? Pack some simple souvenirs for the trip. Magnets, coins, ballpoint pens, and any trinkets will do. To fill out any document or write down a request that cannot be explained in words, take a notepad and pen.
Photos
Print two color portrait photographs. They can come in handy when connecting to the Internet or buying a SIM card.
Cards
Don't forget about the map of the area. What is a traveler without a map? Buy a ready-made paper one, download an electronic one or print from a digital original. Would you like to see more interesting places— enrich yourself with knowledge from the reports of other tourists: there are quite a lot of web resources with information for travelers. If you want to pass the waiting time, grab a book or player.
Hygiene items
Don't forget about comfort and hygiene, especially on a long trip. If you are used to using wet wipes, it is better to put a pack in your luggage - you won’t have to look for it in India. If you're going away for more than a week, bring scissors or a nail clipper. In Goa, the sun is hot - most people need a protective cream: you can bring a Russian one or buy an Indian one. It is not difficult to buy a toothbrush and toothpaste in India, but you can bring it from home.
Necessary things if you live in a bungalow
Own padlock. If you are going to live in a bungalow, guest house or an affordable hotel, remember: theft is not uncommon in India. If you want to be guaranteed protection from thieves, use your own padlock for your room. Most doors have a place to install a lock - you just have to choose which one to use: key or combination. If you are not afraid of thieves, you won't need a lock.
Clothesline necessary if the guest establishment does not provide laundry services.
Don't type too much
Clothes in Indian stores are inexpensive and comfortable. For the first time, take shorts and a couple of T-shirts. You won't need evening wear. Comfortable, lightweight shoes - sandals or slippers, which can also be bought in local shops - are simply irreplaceable in the Indian climate.
Try not to take unnecessary things - the fewer there are, the more convenient it is. When it comes to Goa, all you need to wear is a couple of changes of clothes for the beach. Don't forget your camera. Most Things that tourists usually carry in their luggage are easier to buy in Goa.
Money and documents are invariably the most important thing. Forgetting the rest when going to Goa is not so bad.
The dream has come true and the long-awaited vacation is just around the corner. A trip to another country always requires careful preparation, especially if you are planning a vacation with children in India. You need to think in advance about what to take with you to Goa, take into account the recommendations so that you have a supply for all occasions. Civilization has long come to even the smallest resort towns; you can buy everything you need on the spot, but it is better to take the bulk of your things and medicines with you.
There are two ways to prepare for your trip.
- Take a minimum of things, buy beach accessories at a local bazaar or market in Goa, and throw away what you don’t need when leaving. Prices for Panama hats, flip-flops, light shorts and T-shirts are affordable. The quality is not very good, but such things will withstand the holidays with honor.
- Pack your luggage from your favorite clothes and don’t rely on chance.
What clothes to take to Goa?
Be sure to take into account what month the trip is planned. There are no special temperature changes, and the year is divided into dry and wet seasons. The most successful time is considered to be the period from the beginning of October to mid-March; from clothes you need to take only light things that do not lose their shape and protect from the hot sun. During the rainy season you will need:
- raincoat;
- boots;
- umbrella.
To be on the safe side, you can put one warm jacket or windbreaker, jeans, and closed shoes in your suitcase. Sometimes the nights are cool by Indian standards. Fans of hiking and hiking will need closed clothing, sports shoes, and a hat.
Important! Excessively revealing and tight clothing is not recommended outside the beach, out of respect for local residents It’s worth including a few loose clothes with covered shoulders and knees in your wardrobe.
Camping first aid kit
Its composition depends on the health status of the traveler. The basis will be:
- drugs for intestinal disorders, including activated carbon, Imodium, Smecta;
- hydrogen peroxide;
- miramistin;
- fever remedies;
- ointment for burns, for example, Bepanten;
- painkillers such as Nise, Nurofen, citramon;
- cardiac, especially validol and corvalol;
- anti-allergenic;
- regular and elastic bandage;
- patch;
- hygiene products for women.
It’s better for this list to remain unclaimed than for something not to be at hand. To the list of what pills and medications to take with you to Goa, medications prescribed by a doctor are added if you have chronic diseases.
Please note! In India, many medicines are much cheaper, there are analogues with a more gentle effect, so you only need to take with you the bare minimum.
What should you take with you to Goa first?
The most important point will be the documents. Take with you:
- passport;
- medical insurance;
- visa;
- driver's license;
- e-tickets.
Travel insurance is not required. But skimping on health and safety is unwise. According to the contract, insurance payments are made in the event of loss of luggage, flight cancellation, and funds for treatment are compensated. The cost depends on age, term and type of insurance, and the number of included options.
The list of what you need to take with you to Goa, India, also includes sunscreen, otherwise your vacation may end on the day of arrival. The climate of the country is different from Russia, especially if you go there in autumn or winter. By this time, the skin has lost its natural immunity to the active sun, which leads to burns.
India is a country with a tropical climate, thousand-year-old traditions and strict laws that even tourists must comply with. Much will depend on how you dress, what you carry with you, and how you behave - namely, the attitude of the local population towards the “next” tourist.
It is better to take your time when packing your bag for India. After receiving the long-awaited documents, it is worth checking the contents of your suitcases several times - not to take anything unnecessary or particularly valuable, but also not to forget what, without which your holiday in India will certainly be overshadowed.
Check out the approximate list of what you need to take with you to India. This list is incomplete and can be expanded with individual items.
Documents for traveling to India
Citizens of Russia for a period of stay in India up to 30 days, can receive an entry document upon arrival at the airport. To obtain the right to visit the country, you must have:
International passport with expiration date from 6 months at the time of planned departure from India;
Copies of completed pages Russian passport;
One color photo on any digital media in format.jpeg. The file size must not exceed 300 kb ;
Completed and certified visa application form. It is certified online in 4 days before departure;
Visa or MasterCard card with an open account for payment of visa fee in the amount of $60.
If you plan to live in India over 30 days, then you will have to apply for a visa in advance and only through Consulate General of India in Moscow.
international passport
Packing your suitcase for India
Cloth
When traveling to any place in India except Goa, you should remember that it is indecent for women to bare their shoulders or knees, wear too revealing or tight clothes, or look provocative. There are no such restrictions.
Any clothing should be light, light and at the same time quite comfortable. It would be good to have a few with you T-shirts, two pairs shorts or breeches, trousers or jeans, some skirts or dresses. Helps a lot during combustion long sleeve T-shirt, which will protect burned skin from new stress in the form of UV rays.
Example of clothing in India
For swimming and sunbathing on the beach, you need to take a pair of swimming trunks or swimsuits. But for cool Indian summer nights it is better to take with you sweater or summer jacket, because walking and sightseeing in the evening is even more comfortable than during the day. It would also be better to take several pairs socks and more clean underwear.
When traveling, don’t forget about hats. The hot sun of this country can cause sunstroke, so it is better to cover your head with a light shade. Panama hat, wide-brimmed hat or cap.
For a trip to the mountains, warmer clothes will be useful, however, you can buy them locally for a reasonable price. You may also need rain cover, however, it will only be needed in especially rainy months, or again when going to the mountains.
Shoes
Shoes for a trip to India need to be chosen especially carefully. These should be comfortable shoes, preferably made from natural materials, and preferably already worn, since new shoes sometimes begin to chafe, although they seemed comfortable.
For mountain hikes and long excursions, it is better to choose on sneakers or other closed, comfortable shoes on a small heel. In such shoes the foot will not get tired for a long time, so it is an ideal option for long walks.
The best way to get around the city is sandals, light shoes or other open shoes, in which the leg will breathe. And for walking on the beach or even going into the water, flip flops or beach slippers are best.
In the country it's better don't wear open shoes, no matter how hot the weather is. In the Indian jungle there are a lot of dangers in the form of representatives of the local fauna - poisonous snakes and spiders are found even near densely populated villages.
To visit various entertainment and public places you can take high heel shoes, however, you shouldn’t wear it all the time - your legs will get too tired, which will significantly spoil your rest.
First aid kit
Every tourist must have a first aid kit - not only comfort, but also health after the trip depends on it. In addition to the personal medications you need to take, your first aid kit should include:
· Bandage, iodine, plaster and other means for treating minor injuries;
· Medicines for stomach disorders (activated carbon, Immodium, Linex, etc.);
· Remedies for headaches. Please note that aspirin is not sold in Russia;
· Simple painkillers;
· Remedies for conjunctivitis - ointment or drops;
· Hygienic lipstick;
· Medicines that relieve cold symptoms;
· Drops or ointment for nasal congestion;
· Personal hygiene products - in India it is difficult to buy, for example, feminine pads or cotton wool;
· Malaria preventive medications may be helpful.
In Indian pharmacies you can see analogues many “Russian” drugs, but under different names. You can buy them only at your own peril and risk. The quality of some medicines in India is constantly criticized by international doctors' organizations.
Pharmacy in India
What to take when traveling with a child?
When traveling with a child under 14 years of age, he must be entered in your passport. After 14 the child is entitled your document.
Many personal hygiene products in India there is simply no such thing, so it would be better to take diapers, powders and other products with you. The same applies to special food.
A child should be dressed in the same way as an adult, in light, comfortable clothes. light clothes. Don't forget about headdress.
Important little things
Sun cream- no joke, tourist “currency” in India. They sell it at every turn, but the quality and prices will upset even the most generous tourists. Therefore, it is better to take it from home, or better yet, with a reserve.
Be sure to take a few with you adapters for sockets. Some hotels still use an outdated standard. In addition, there may be only one socket in the room - electricity remains a luxury for a number of Indian states even in the 21st century. In this case you need to have with you tee or extension.
The electrical problems won't end there. Every visitor to India, even in such a rich state as Goa, should have with him LED flashlight kit. Rolling blackouts at power plants are a common occurrence here.
The issue of sanitation in Indian hotels is also easy to solve - just take your own towels And bed sheets. With the latter, by the way, you need special vigilance - too expensive sheets can be stolen by maids.
For long outdoor excursions in India, a few replacement pairs will come in handy sunglasses.
When traveling on your own, always have with you GPS -navigator in a charged smartphone or special device. It makes no sense to take “paper” maps and guidebooks for tourists - many settlements they just don't have it.
GPS navigator in your phone
Indians speak good English, and major cities There are even experts in the Russian language. But nonetheless, hindi phrasebook It is highly advisable to have it with you. If you can find a similar one marathi phrasebook, then you can safely go to Maharashtra on excursions to the legendary Bollywood film studios.
