Goa offers tourists a very varied recreation, and prices for housing, excursions, food give everyone the opportunity to go to this paradise of India. Favorable weather, a long tourist season, always warm sea, interesting sights make traveling to Goa a savage simple and exciting for most tourists.

Visa to Goa

Having gathered to rest in Goa as a savage, tourists from Russia will need a visa. Goa is one of the states of India, the necessary visa must be issued at the Indian Visa Application Center in Moscow or St. Petersburg. If you live far from Moscow, then a visa can be issued via the Internet. An e-visa is granted after completing the application form and paying $60. The completed visa will be sent to your email. The visa must be printed out and presented to the migration officer when passing through passport control at the Goa airport.

Flight to Goa

How long the flight takes depends on whether you will be flying with a direct flight or with a transfer. It is possible to fly from Moscow to Goa on average twice a week. Flight time 7 hours. Many people prefer to get to Goa with a change in New Delhi. From the capital of India to Goa, you can fly more than a dozen flights daily. Flight time from Delhi to Goa is 2.5 hours. It is most convenient to fly from Moscow to Goa in October, November, December, January and February, at this time there are most flights.

While in Goa it is possible to fly anywhere in India for less than a hundred dollars. Sometimes flying to one of the neighboring states on your own is cheaper than driving. Even if you plan to fly only one way, a ticket can cost as little as $10. If you decide to fly on a promotion, do not forget to check how much luggage you can take and if there is a separate fee for it.

Weather in Goa

Tourist season takes place in Goa in October, November, December, January and February. During these months, dry weather sets in, there is almost no rain that could spoil the trip. November, December, January and February are also celebrated the largest number sunny days.

The time when the wet season comes is from May to September. In June-July, the weather worsens, the amount of rain increases. However, the rainy season does not mean that traveling around India during this period is not possible. Precipitation falls daily, but most of the rains are not prolonged. The sea is warmed up equally both in the rainy season and in November, December, January and February. average temperature water is 30 - 35 degrees.

Housing in Goa

Housing in Goa in October, November, December, January and February is easy to rent on the spot, but in new year holidays it is better to take care of housing in advance due to the large influx of tourists. You can rent a house cheaply even on the beach, from 3-4 dollars per room. During the rainy season, the weather worsens, housing prices fall. Also, housing prices will be lower if you decide to rent it for a long time.

Attractions Goa

It is difficult to say exactly how many churches there are in Goa, but these are the main attractions of the state. You can get to most of them by bus, ride a moped, rental prices from 3 - 4 dollars, depending on how many days you want to rent it, or buy excursions and go with a local travel agency. Attractions that are an obligatory part of any excursion:

• Basilica of Bom Jesus. The easiest way to get to it is from Panaji, here you can look at the most richly decorated basilica in India.
• What place must be visited by all excursions in Old Goa is St. Catherine's Cathedral.
• The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is the next place where all excursions in Old Goa go.
• The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is a place where tourists who decide to relax in Goa try to go to look at the second largest bell in the world.
• What other place attracts numerous excursions and is really worth seeing is the Cathedral of St. Caetan, a copy of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Other sights of Goa - museums, exhibition halls and libraries. Entrance to them usually costs no more than a dollar. To visit them, you should go to Panaji or Vasco Da Gamma. If you decide to organize excursions to museums on your own, then it is best to get from museum to museum by auto rickshaw. It is inexpensive to go to any of the cities by train or bus.

Goa beaches

For most tourists, the beaches of Goa are also attractions of the state. Beaches, where a savage trip will be most interesting:

• Palolem is the beach to go to buy the best local food. You can get through Margao. Picturesque nature, azure sea, but the prices, by the standards of Goa, are high.
• Morjim - here you can find food of Russian cuisine, it's easier to get from Mapusa. The prices are a little high. The sea is quite shallow.
• Calangute - here you can buy souvenirs, but remember that initially you will always be quoted prices higher than they actually are.
• Candolim is a place where you can buy fresh seafood from fishermen.

Souvenirs

No matter how much you are asked for souvenirs, always bargain. Most tourists try to buy and bring from Goa on their own:

• Copper products.
• Handicrafts from bamboo, clay, coconut, sea shells. Bringing some fragile products in one piece can be a daunting task.
• Carved furniture, but remember that it will not be easy to bring it too.
• Cotton yarn and lace.

When buying anything in Goa, find out how much you can bring across the border and how many kilograms your airline allows you to bring. Remember that you will not be able to take out food, fruits, animals and artifacts.

Leisure

Surfing deserves special attention, because many tourists decide to fly to Goa for the sake of it. Surfing is best in November, December, January and February. The most suitable sea for surfing can be noted on the beaches of Arambol and Asvem in North Goa. Also, the weather in November, December, January and February is conducive to kite surfing at sea. As for diving, you can’t do it during the rainy season, when the weather is turbulent and the sea off the coast is muddy.

Health

So that the rest of the savage is not spoiled, do not forget to bring a first aid kit with you. Of course, you can buy medicines in India, but Indian medicines may have other names, it will take time to find them. Here are some medicines worth buying and bringing with you on a trip as a savage:

• broad spectrum antibiotic;
• antispasmodic, analgesic;
• imodium, laxative, activated charcoal;
• antihistamine;
• agent for treating open wounds;
• bandage, cotton wool, adhesive plaster.

Also, consider what specific medications you need and how many you might need. Try to bring them with you or ask your doctor which international titles carry the necessary medicines.

Many people go on their own and for this it is not necessary to use the services travel agents. The whole process will consist of 4 main points that you can easily complete yourself.

Indian visa

If you decide to go to Goa on your own, then the first thing you will have to take care of is an Indian visa. If you are citizens of Russia or Ukraine, then the Indian consulate now issues six-month visas, according to which you can live without a break for 6 months. Citizens of Belarus are issued Indian visas for 1 month.

To make the most of your visa, you should plan your self-guided visit to Goa at the beginning of November, when the tourist season and favorable climatic conditions begin. Until the end of April, you will be able to enjoy an excellent resort environment.

It will be necessary to fill out a visa application form through the website of the consulate English language. The consulate will need to provide copies booked air tickets round trip and hotel reservation. In the near future, it is planned to make it easier for tourists to obtain a visa to India and it will be possible to obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport.

To apply for a visa to India, you will need a round trip. If you buy direct flights to Goa, then this will be the most expensive option. The cheapest tickets will be to Delhi, where you will need to transfer to a local airline and fly to Goa. This way is less comfortable, but more acceptable for budget travelers. You can also buy tickets to Mumbai, where you can buy tickets to Goa. You can take a taxi from Dabolim Airport to your hotel in Goa.

Optionally in Goa for the entire planned period of residence. It will be enough to book for a couple of days to rest from the road. Then you can find a cozy house near the sea on the spot. You can also rent part of the house at a price of $ 7 per day, which is naturally cheaper than staying in a hotel.

Be sure while still at home, buy yourself travel insurance for your trip to India for the duration of your trip. It costs a little, but in which case, it will cover your expenses. Especially if you are planning to rent a motorbike, you will not do without insurance. You will observe accidents in Goa with the participation of Russians every day, and only very rich people can afford to pay for treatment in Indian hospitals from their pocket. Keep in mind that standard insurance, which is issued by travel agencies for a trip to Goa, does not reimburse expenses in the event of an accident and extreme sports. When contacting the insurance company, immediately explain what kind of insurance you need and what you plan to do in Goa.

Eat on Goa is better just in beach cafes and restaurants, as they cook delicious food there, and the prices are quite reasonable. There are no supermarkets with a huge selection of food, and many do not want to cook on their own.

Getting around in Goa

The most popular form of transport in Goa is a motorbike. You can either rent it or hire a taxi driver on a moped or motorcycle. Traffic on the roads is not according to the rules, so for foreigners there is Great chance get into an accident, especially if they don't have much driving experience.

Goa - very popular place rest of the British and Russians. Many people who can work remotely leave here for the “wintering”. Hot climate, warm sea, fruits and seafood, yoga classes - all this helps to escape from the hustle and bustle and look at the world in a new way. The tourist season begins and ends in May, with the onset of the rainy season.

It must be borne in mind that Russian citizens need a visa to travel to Goa. Usually there are no problems with obtaining a visa. You need to fill out a questionnaire, provide two color photographs, copies of the Russian passport and international passport, copies of air tickets and hotel reservations.
A little trick: if you plan to look for accommodation on the spot, you can book a hotel with the possibility of free cancellation on "", and after receiving a visa, cancel it.

The air ticket can be viewed on aggregator sites where offers are collected different airlines. Sometimes you can find a ready-made tour for the price of an air ticket - this is even easier, because in this case you can leave some things at the hotel and travel light.

Insurance. Be sure to arrange it, preferably in a large reliable insurance company. Insurance will cost you about 30-40 rubles per day. Read carefully what is not included in the concept of "insured event".

With accommodation, everything is very simple - just walk down the street and you will see a lot of signs with the inscription "Room for rent". In northern Goa, these are mostly mini-hotels, in southern Goa - bungalows. In addition, any taxi driver will be happy to tell you where you can and take you there.

Movement. There is left-hand traffic here. There are a lot of motorcycles in North Goa, and few people follow the rules, so it is highly recommended not to rent a vehicle, it can be dangerous. It's better to take a taxi. Of course, you also need to bargain with taxi drivers.

Indians are very sincere people. "White man" for them is like an alien from another planet. Therefore, do not be surprised that they will literally point the finger and take pictures with you, especially this fate awaits people with fair skin and hair. And, of course, every day you will be accompanied by offers of a taxi, massage, and every passer-by will not be too lazy to say hello to you. This is especially true of North Goa.

north goa characterized by crowded beaches and nightlife. The most famous beaches here are Baga, Calangute, Ashvem, Anjuna, Aguada.

South Goa.
Here are the most beautiful beaches and the most expensive hotels are located. It is calm here, and everything is conducive to contemplation and relaxation from civilization. The most favorite beach of Europeans is Palolem. The clear sea and palm forest on the shore attract tourists. There are also small bungalows here, so falling asleep, you can hear the sound of the sea.

It is best to visit several beaches during the trip, so you will get a complete picture of this state.

Yes, we thought for a long time and decided for a long time, and finally, we decided on a place. However, as it turned out later, we knew practically nothing not only about the country, but also about the rest in it, which, however, did not stop us - there is the Internet where you can find out everything about the proposed place of the trip so that there are no unforeseen surprises already on arrival.

India is an amazing country, but practically unknown to us. All we heard about her was beautiful outfits, dances and songs for any occasion, spices and yoga. Therefore, we had to collect and investigate a lot of information, which until now was of little interest to us. You can read thousands of books about India and Goa in particular and still not understand anything, you can visit thousands of forums and websites and form an erroneous opinion, but it’s easier to just go and see for yourself. However, before you get to India, you will have to overcome many obstacles that complicate life. To begin with, we just looked at a map of the world: all of India, not excluding Goa is located in the northern hemisphere, which suggests that summer in Russia and summer in India come at the same time, only the conditions are very different. The high season in Goa is from December to March, many come earlier, as prices in December-January are too biting, sometimes reaching the point of absurdity (under New Year the price of a bike broke up to 1200 rupees per day). For this reason, a lot of winterers live from October to April, but in October it is still stuffy in Goa after the rainy season (monsuna), and in April it is already too hot before it.

From Moscow to Dabolim (the airport in Goa) is more than 5000 km and, although such a distance can theoretically be overcome by land, in fact it is extremely difficult to do this, although there are experiments similar to a story. However, this is an option for those who love to travel and really dislike airplanes. I have not studied the issues of overland travel to India, so let's get back to the aircraft.

Things to Do Before Traveling to Goa

• Duration of travel and type of visa to India. It is important to determine the duration of the trip, because it determines what type of visa to India should be issued: an electronic one for a month, a single one for three, or maybe you need a multivisa for 6 months. , not difficult at all and most economical
• Route to Goa. The easiest way to get to Goa is to take a plane ticket to Dabolima, but it is not the most economical, and it is terribly routine, although we personally are visiting India for the first time. By the way, having flown to Delhi, and then taking the train, you can save about 25% on tickets, besides, I fly direct flights to Delhi from many cities. In addition, you can use the airport in Mumbai and again come to Goa by train. The last two options will allow you to see non-touristic India, and if you decide to take buses, then the immersion will be complete, but we did not take risks, especially since we only took a month for the trip.
• Buying a cheap ticket to Goa. With a greater desire, diligence and a bit of luck, you can, especially in cases of timely trip planning - here to help and the price of a round-trip ticket is about $ 250-300 per person. By the way, you can still use charters and hot tours, the latter, at the price of a cheap air ticket, will also offer a transfer to the hotel along with accommodation in it.
• Booking accommodation in Goa. Here, the easiest solution would be to use any: Agoda, Booking and or use the form at the bottom of the article (so also tell me thank you) It makes sense to book just for a couple of days, because when you arrive at the place and leave your bags at the hotel, you can easily find a good one in a day housing, and much cheaper. For example, the cheapest room for our period cost 700 rupees on booking (I do not take into account a bed in a dormitory room), while in Arombol we settled in a kopeck piece for 400 rupees, from April dropping the price to almost 200
• Travel insurance for India. I haven't covered the topic of insurance yet, but I'm thinking of doing it in the near future, because I already have a lot of materials and life instructive situations. In general, it’s up to you to decide whether or not to take it, but if you decide, don’t sell too cheap by buying a piece of paper for a couple of thousand. Choose reliable and trusted companies. Something came over me, and in fear of being denied a visa to India and losing tickets and all sorts of force majeure, I took out insurance for three days. It included protection against non-departure, and loss of luggage and other factors little dependent on me, including various injuries before my arrival in Goa. Looking ahead, I’ll say that even though it was not useful, it warmed my soul a lot.
• Exploring forums and joining thematic communities. I will leave forums such as the Vinsky forum to your discretion, decide for yourself how much they can be trusted, ordinary people write there. But joining communities, especially on Facebook, is an extremely useful action. Don't have an FB account yet? If you like to travel, I advise you to start one, this will help you save money on trips, according to statistics, this is where a really lively audience sits, posting not only useful information but also advantageous local offers. Of course, I joined, the most popular among Russian-speaking people in Goa. So I was able to sort out the prices and partially immerse myself in the life of this amazing place, as well as make a small memo about the rest in Goa.
• Finally save money for vacation. As I already wrote, take the average trip budget (for a month without a road, excursions and it will be about $ 400 in Goa in 2016, the rest is how you bargain), add 50%, and leave NZ for a return ticket

On this, perhaps, you can end the list of things to do in advance. Everything else should be done immediately before the trip.

Not long before the trip to India

Of course, I did not write about such obvious things as issuing bank cards, buying travel equipment: backpacks, suitcases, or how you like to relax, and printing copies of documents and photographs. This minimum is always necessary, as soon as you like to travel. And now let's get down to the really necessary actions:

• Applying for a visa to India. About that, my wife has already prepared an article. Therefore, I will not dwell on this step in too much detail. The main thing to remember is that a visa to India received at the visa center with your own hands begins to be valid from the moment it is received, and not from the moment you enter the country, so you cannot apply for it too early, at the same time there is always a chance of delaying the process, so the best time is for my opinion is two weeks before the trip. And for an online visa for 30 days (which you will receive upon arrival), a certain time corridor (approximately 30 days) is given in which you must enter the country and from the moment of entry it will begin to operate.
• If you want to earn extra money or do a good deed. In the Goa People group, there are always a lot of people who want to get something from their distant homeland, not for free, of course, at least for a plus to karma. We brought Russian delicacies to our friends, and they gave us shelter. Bringing goods to India, you won’t earn much (except for professional activities), but you can get a lot of kind words and advice.
• Buying groceries in India. A couple of days before departure, you can buy rare products: buckwheat, sausage, herring, caviar, cigarettes - in a word, without which it will be difficult for you in a foreign land. You can safely take a lot, as long as it doesn’t deteriorate, because as a rule, suitcases are brought to India without things. By the way, if you are flying with a low-cost airline, then you can also buy food to the salon in advance, of course, not boiled chicken with an egg, but a piece of fried meat or just sandwiches can be carried through.
• Buying a currency. In fact, with the modern unstable exchange rate, it may not be worth gaining a lot. Cash dollars and euros are good and can always be changed in Asia, and in some countries dead presidents are the second currency. However, you should always remember about. By the way, in Goa there are banks issuing rupees without a commission, and with banks loyal enough to customers (I have one of card Tinkoff black) it’s more profitable to shoot here. So for example, bought for 7080 rubles 100 bucks, I replaced 6700 rupees here, having received a rate of 0.94. A couple of days later, having withdrawn 10,000 rupees from the card, I paid 10,246 rubles, receiving a much more favorable rate of 0.98
• Transfer to your accommodation in Goa. We missed this point, fortunately we were lucky on the plane, in total the taxi came out twice cheaper (the total cost of a taxi is 1500 rupees). Although I’m lying, we wanted to get from the airport on our own by several buses, but we were still lucky to meet Iskander. Always on the road.
• Travel first aid kit. It makes sense to take care of your health in advance and buy a minimum set of inexpensive medicines. - this is what should be at hand and it does not matter that India is famous for its medicines. Sometimes some herbs are not enough, and domestic chemistry comes to the rescue. And peroxide and iodine are essential companions of any tourist.

That, perhaps, is all the preparation, in theory, everything about everything takes a couple of days, so it’s better not to be too lazy. For convenience and simplicity, I have prepared a few more articles of advice:

• - what to take with you on a trip
• - the main points about the rest, which are better to know in advance

Once in Goa, I can say with confidence, so you can safely take a step towards one of the oldest cultures in the world.

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