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Prices in India
Prices in India are among the lowest in comparison with Asian countries.
Shopping and souvenirs
Despite the fixed prices in the shops, local traders tend to wind the cost of goods by 30-50% for foreigners, so the equation for the price you have to desperately bargain. Tip: before you go to the store or on the market, it is advisable to check with someone from locals real price of the goods you are interested in (at the bargaining it will give you a significant advantage).
Important: pay for goods and services of bank cards in India is not recommended, as the country is "famous" credit fraud.
What to bring from India?
silk products, incense (incense sticks), Indian rugs, jewelry, Indian shawls, saris, shawls, natural henna, leather bags and shoes, natural cosmetics (Ayurvedic oils, creams, shampoos);
spices, tea, sweets, rum.
Indian silk, you can buy from $ 2.5, bronze figurines of deities - from $ 3-5, Indian incense - 0.2 $ / 1 package, a set of Indian spices - 0.5 $ / 250 grams, Indian sweets - from $ 5/1 kg, ayurvedic cosmetics - from $ 1, vivid paintings in the style of Madhubani - from $ 20 discs with Indian music - for $ 0.5-1, Kashmiri shawl - from $ 5, Indian tea - for 5-15 $ / 1 kg, rum - for $ 12.03.
excursions
On the tour, "The splendor of Old Goa", you will see a variety of historical and cultural monuments - the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Jesus Basilica, Archaeological Museum. As part of this tour you will visit the city of Panaji and cruise on the Mandovi river (river cruise duration - 1 hour). The approximate cost of the tour - $ 40.
If you go on a trip "Crocodiles and spices", you can see crocodiles, traveling to Zuari river backwaters in a canoe, and then visit the spice plantations, where it grows cinnamon, curry, coriander, cloves. And after the tour you will have to wait for an exotic dinner. The approximate cost of the tour - $ 40-45.
entertainment
If you - a lover of beautiful nature and outdoor activities, you should go to Dudhsagar Reserve. During this trip you will be able to ride on an elephant, to go into the jungle in a jeep, and then get to the bottom of the waterfall Dudhsagar (you can swim in the lake). The approximate cost of entertainment - $ 30.
If you decide to go to the ocean fishing, then you have to pay about $ 40.
transport
Public transport is quite cheap: for the bus ride you will pay $ 0.3, and for travel, valid for a month - $ 9.
If you'll take a room in a cheap hotel, eat in fast food and travel by public transport, your minimum cost is $ 20-30 per day for 1 person. But the best option - to calculate your holiday budget at the rate of 60-80 dollars per day for 1 person.