Everyone modern man Dreams of vacation, and seeks to spend your free time abroad - on an exotic island or in a "resort" country. Very often the choice falls on Goa, but such a rest has its own characteristics.

So, Goa is one of the smallest states of India, which has a huge number of resorts and a chic recreational area. Millions of tourists come here not only to enjoy these beauties, but also to get a lot of unforgettable impressions and positive. However, in addition to the advantages, such a journey has its essential drawbacks, which is also important to be aware of the day before the acquisition of a not cheap tour. So what can be dangerous to rest on Goa, and what are afraid of foreign tourists?

First of all, I would like to note that this is a very clogged state, and the garbage on the streets and roads has already become the norm. Accordingly, the ecology will deteriorate from this very much, and the overall impression of the resort leaves much to be desired. Local authorities, of course, are trying to solve this global problemBut on the territory of hotels and hotels is always prevailing cleanliness and full order. However, this moment is important to consider when choosing a place to rest.

The dangers of rest on Goa are also in local animals, which have already become an integral part of a person's daily life. It is important to understand that such individuals are not domesticated, and even the feeding of "cute monkeys" with hands can end extremely undesirable infection and urgent hospitalization. It is not necessary to approach exotic animals at all, since their behavior is usually the most unpredictable.

Separately, I would like to note the sea snake, the poison of which is much more dangerous and toxic than poison cobra. This creature is found in the azure waters and very often falls on the network of local fishermen. Knowing residents do not kill the snake, but only stun her for a while and thrown ashore. Here you can provide yourself with health problems, as the bite of the sea snake can be even fatal.

That is why it is advisable to swim in shallow depth and better away from fishing networks. Insects are delivered and insects, however, despite their solid sizes and dimensions, the threat of life and health is still minimal. Skat with poisonous on the tail spike, floating in the local waters, can also be a reason for a serious illness.

Another danger to Goa are local merchants who are trying by all truths and inconsistencies to sell their goods in Three Roads to visit citizens. Of course, you can always politely refuse to buy or ignore the call to your address, but in this state such a "number" will certainly not pass.

Locals are not just obsessive as insects, but also very arrogant, and unwillingness to make a purchase becomes a reason for public swear and scandal. In addition, these people know what competition is, so you can also hear the mat to your address, if you do not buy a souvenir and a competitor. Such estates are noticeably reflected in the "thickness" of the wallet, and the nerves after returning to the hotel will be at the limit.

Goa is what country is it? That's right, it is a country of beggars and beggars, which in the streets of the city abound. They, as a rule, ask for ten rupees, but it is important to understand for themselves that this amount can be tightly lunch. In addition, it is not necessary to believe with all the overannants, because for the majority to ask alms - it is just earnings, providing stable income and a comfortable existence. So it is not necessary to go on your own mercy and donobolya, because in this situation it is simply inappropriate.

Special danger is people on the bikes, which in most cases travel around the streets of the city in a non-sober form. It does not exist for such rules, and such a blessing on the road can cost someone's life. So it is sometimes better to enjoy local beauties and comfort of a fechometric hotel than to wander unfamiliar streets and dark alleys.

For many people, India has become a symbol of the mysterious East, a unique culture and religion, as well as ubiquitous music from films. Rest in India For many, this is the execution of an exotic dream, but in reality, many things can not be at all as we see them in the same films.

Tourists in this beautiful country can wait for the dangers of which they rarely speak in guidebooks. Risks are associated with both unpredictable Indian nature and laws and customs, which in this country developed millennia.

To protect your vacation, it is worth a pre-know about some possible dangers of India that lifting any guest.

Natural dangers

Especially dangerous in India ocean waves. The local area is not a friendliness, so the local waves can easily cover the batcher and throw a shore or drag far into the sea. Also, there are often strong currents that are at a decent distance from the coast and can be carried away by the too self-confident swimmer.

India is hot countryso quite serious danger here represent sunny burns easily emerging in the local climate. With long-term depression in the sun, you should use protective creams and wear wide-frame hats.

Sunny burns

In India, as in other countries of Southeast Asia, the local fauna is a serious danger - a lot of many poisonous insects, snake and clavistonogich.

On the shores of Goa inhabit sea snakes, whose poison is much toxic than poison cobra. These marine snakes never attack people in their natural environment habitat, that is, in water. But if they are disturbed on land, when they rushed ashore by a wave or tide, they can very much bite. So snakes thrown ashore, in no case should you touch.

Sea snake

Besides poisonous snakes and spiders In India it is feared wild monkeys. When attacking a monkey can bite or scratch a person, thus infecting it a whole bouquet of unpleasant diseases. So in the presence of monkeys should be extremely careful and neat.

To avoid insect bites and their unpleasant consequences, should be taken prophylactically antimalyariy drugsas well as wear mosquito nets And clothes that close the open areas of the body.

Organized crime

Unfortunately, the crime rate in India continues to be high, despite the active work of the local police.

The biggest trouble of big cities is theft. Local pockets and small thieves have long earned their glory of the most skillful masters of their business. Tourists should extrude cash with extreme caution and constantly monitor bags.

also in last years Cases have become frequent kidnappingespecially young women. Most often, they are sold in sexual slavery in Bord Mumbai or simply rape and kill. For this reason, girls do not travel in India without accompaniment.

Gangs on the streets of Indian cities tend to do not touch tourists, but at night or early in the morning, from the hotel better not to go out. The risk of robbery attacks.

Also do not use the services of "conductors"who meet tourists at the exit from the airport. Most often - these are small rogues, friendship with which can grow into trouble with the police.

Infections and disease

A rather serious danger in India represent various infectious diseases. Low standard of living, antisanitary and tropical climate - ideal conditions for many dangerous diseases that have long been defeated in the West, for example, cholera, leprosy and even plague. With the slightest increase in temperature, you should immediately contact the clinic.

Before traveling to India is best done vaccinations From abdominal typhoid and hepatitis A. It should also be punished with a course of preparations against malaria.

Water in India should drink only from bottles, the same water you need wash vegetables and fruits - Otherwise, you can get infected with a serious intestinal infection.

Rules of behavior

The culture of the Hindus developed not one thousand years, so some social foundations in this country were rooted so deeply that many Europeans are simply incomprehensible. Nevertheless, being in India, it is worth sticking to the rules of good tone, so as not to sign "Varvar".

Women it is impossible to dressed frankly, However, men too. To expose the body, no one would not be beautiful in India, and tourists for such behavior can easily detain for a long interrogation into the police.

Appearance Tourists in India

Guests are followed observe caste rules, I still have preserved in some regions. In practice, this means that the sign: « ONLY. For Hindu. » - Not a simple warning, but a strictest ban on the passage to the temple or the monastery complex. Violation of the rule may cause the most unpredictable reaction, up to the scuffle with local residents.

In the southern states of India, still holy than the traditions of the ancestors, so on their territory it is impossible to touch the man with his left hand. According to Hinduism, she is unclean from birth, and any gesture with it can be regarded as an insult and even a curse.

The same applies to shoes. Even entering the hotel room, better show respect for traditions and they will arouse. If this will notice the servants, then the attitude towards the guest will change literally before the eyes.

Strict attitude in India and alcohol. Eat alcoholic beverages it is impossible - For this tourist waiting for a fine to $ 150. But if such a crime is committed on the territory of the monastery or temple - then the negligent guest will detain and go to prison for 3 months without the right to amnesty.

An independent trip is always a certain risk, especially when it comes to such exotic countries as Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India and others. As for the GOA specifically, among Russian tourists, this is the most popular Indian resort and in full solitude among the locals you will not feel yourself and if you wish, you can find new acquaintances on the spot. But it is ideal. In order for the rest is not spoiled by different unforeseen situations and local residents, you must be ready for the fact that you just on the street will be approached by local residents, greet, smile, ask something, speak, ask to take a picture. Many tourists annoying this, but it is not necessary to be nervous - these people have such a mentality. Sometimes they can ask for money (especially children), but you should not get involved in donations, since then you just do not hurt them, new and new beggars will appear. In general, the local population can be described as friendly, but if you are sad and show aggression, you will most likely answer the same to you with a double, or even triple equivalent.

Goa is considered one of the most developed Indian states (apparently due to tourism) and many residents freely communicate on english languagewhich is mandatory for studying in local schools. For a lonely tourist, the lack of a language barrier is one of the most important moments on vacation. Every year, more and more local residents begin to understand and speak Russian, many cafes and restaurants offer a menu in Russian. Everywhere there is a different information about the lease and from various services, written in clear Russian. You won't feel in some insulation, you will most likely be pleasantly surprised.

Most often, tourists who ask a similar kind of question are experienced due to increased, and sometimes even annoying attention from local men. Such a problem is present not only in India, but here nothing can happen - women of Slavic appearance are among the most beautiful in the world and this is a fact. So that such problems do not occur, local men do not need to provoke. To do this, you should not walk through the streets in causing clothes and to force everyone to turn around (swimsuit can also be gramable). For any jokes and flirting, you do not need to answer smiles and reciprocity, any playback may subsequently lead to serious trouble. If you are starting to pester, then try not to pay any attention to it or tool to understand as much as possible to understand what kind of communication you are not interested. In no case can you leave your number mobile phoneOtherwise, calls and sms messages will take you around the clock.

The crime rate in this state is much lower than in India as a whole, but this is not a reason to relax. First of all, it is impossible to leave things unattended, since returned you are unlikely to find them in the same place. Thefts from hotels are not often found, but money and valuable things need to be stored in a safe. Attacks on tourists are, but it is extremely rare phenomena and so that nothing like this happens, try not to walk alone in the dark, especially in the unwitted streets (as a last resort, it is better to find a taxi, but not walking).

In addition to the local population and everything that is connected with it, certain dangers are in themselves local nature. If you came to the beach alone, try to avoid distant swims, especially if you do not see the rescuer beach. In the area with thick vegetation, you always need to look under your feet. Meet the snake probability is not big, but they are there. Refuse rent a scooter, as it is only at first glance it seems comfortable and safely, and in fact everything is exactly the opposite. In compliance with the rules road There are big problems and even an experienced driver first difficult to navigate and understand how to behave on the road. I think it should not say that you should not buy drugs in people who can offer them on the beach and in other places, as this can turn into huge troubles, up to prison sentence.

If the budget is limited or you are just always accustomed to save, then you need to bargain everywhere and with everyone, in the markets the cost of goods can be reduced to five times. When choosing the hotel, please note that Goa has a lot of two and three-star hotels. If you decide to stay in exactly one of these hotels, then more time to search for such a hotel so that the living conditions are not bad or even terrible.

And you do not need to compare Goa with other resorts, in which you have visited, India is a specific country, with its own characteristics and mentality of the local population.

For many tourists, rest in India is, first of all, rest in Goa, with its magnificent beaches and tropical nature. However, one of the greatest dangers for holidaymakers in India proceeds from the ocean waves. High waves They can easily cover the careless batcher and throw about the ground, or drag into an open ocean. Rare beaches of India are equipped with rescuers, and locals often do not know how to swim.

A considerable danger in India represents sunburns that easily arise in a hot tropical climate. With long stay under the right rays of the Sun, use protective creams with a high factor and do not forget to wear headwear with wide fields.

In addition to the reception of preventive antimalyarics (which
destroy the liver and are expensive), best tool Musture yourself
threats to get sick malaria in India is the use of mosquito nets and wearing clothing, which closely close the open areas of the skin.

Vaccinations

• Yellow fever
• Difteria, Teturbin
• Typhoid fever
• Japanese Encephalitis (south of the country)
• Meningo A + C (North Country)

Security in the cities of India

Try do not travel in India alone (For women, it is categorically prohibited). If you are not going to spend your vacation in the closed area of \u200b\u200bthe hotel, then the best option will be moving through the territory of India as part of the excursion group or accompanied by a local guide. Night walks through the streets of the cities of India should be excluded if possible.

In India, rather strict rules regarding how a woman should look like in in public places. Cold shoulders and legs They can become a reason for aggressive margin by some local men, which in the conditions of crowdability and the crowd of large cities can have the most unpleasant consequences for a woman, as eloquently evidenced by the wave of group rapes of foreign tourist turbs, swelling India lately. Even just friendly behavior and desire to communicate can be perceived by many Indian men (especially from countryside) as flirting.

Women's rights in India protect numerous local articles
laws (No. 354a, 509 and 209 in Indian Penal Code, as well as No. 145 and 162
in Railways Act - punishment from fine, up to 2 years in prison).
If the Hindu will show more attention to the lady, it can be reminding about the punishability of his actions to contradict the police - it helps in most cases.

In India is not rare street theft, especially in crowded urban crowds and public transport. Keep money in the inner pockets of clothing (our bag), and leaving the hotel, leave your passport and are valuable things in the safe. In case of possible theft, it will not be superfluous with me not the passport itself, but laminated copy His sheets. Choosing clothes for a trip to India better to stop your choice on the one that is equipped with hidden internal pocketsin which your money, cards and documents will definitely not get to the thieves.

Many travelers advise while traveling in India to carry a mounted castle with them to lock the door of their number (especially for cheap hotels) or a drawer for things in the train.

Taxi drivers in India Often, try to persuade their customers to use the services of the "verified" hotel or the "cheapest" in Delhi store. If you do not want to lose money and time - do not agree even on the most persistent admonition of these kindergarts on the wheels.

Diseases in India

Dangerous infectious diseases in India Stand at one of the first places in the list of potential dangers. The tropical climate and antisanitarian caused by low levels contribute to the fact that in India, the danger of sick among the diseases (plague, cholera, leprosy), long-defeated in the West.

Remember - with a significant increase in temperature, immediately
contact the local clinic where you will make blood test to identify
varieties of infectious disease.

Although preventive vaccinations are not a prerequisite for entry into India, for their own security, it is better to make vaccinations from hepatitis "A" and abdominal typhoid. When traveling to regions with increased malarious hazards, it will not be superfluous to pre-put the course of antimaryary preparations (the most secure for the liver option is Malaron). Reliable medical insurance At the time of staying in India will also significantly increase your chances of a safe rest in this country.

One of the first rules to help avoid familiarity with illnesses in India, says - drink only bottles water. The same rule applies to water for washing vegetables and fruits. You can take a chance to try local water only in tea or coffee, where it passes the thermal disinfection.

In India, handicraft fakes of factory bottled water are common.
Before you buy a bottle of water - make sure that the lid sits on it tight.

Reviews

In principle, making vaccinations before the Goa trip at all, it is not at all, but still to protect yourself in matters of any intestinal infections to comply with certain rules. Do not contact wild animals - monkeys, dogs and cats, especially those representatives that look outwardly painfully.

There is a completely likely danger to infected with rabies. To avoid malaria, it is best to handle yourself and a room in which you will live means from mosquitoes. But this is so - just in case, because as a rule, in the height of the season, the diseases of this disease are quite rare.

Another iron way to get rid of themselves from the possibilities of infection with intestinal infections is naturally thorough hand washing before eating, washing mandatory (!) All fresh fruits before use. Please do not eat any raw products - all the food you accept must pass mandatory heat treatment. It should be boiled, fried, stew, somehow, but only pre-treated. Well, naturally, you should already know that you can not drink water from under the tap, it is better to use it in bottles or in the extreme case boiled.

If you suddenly get sick, do not hesitate to contact any local clinic. There, for relatively little money, you can pass tests and get a qualified doctor's help. You must also take into account that medical care in places remote from major cities is developed extremely bad. Therefore, if you have a sharply deteriorating well-being, you should not expect too slowly ambulance here. It is better to negotiate with someone about the car and try to get to the nearest hospital yourself.

During sea bathing the greatest danger represent strong currents. For example, on Goa since June and to September, the month is inclusive there are very strong waves that can instantly carry you away from the coast. Therefore, best try to ride Goa in winter time Or in the unreasonable time just walking around the beach.

Try not to swim away from the coast, especially in the evening when there is a cast. You must remember that many Hindus are afraid of water and do not know how to swim, so you can hardly count on their help if you suddenly begin sinking. Well, it should be more controversial to fear with any marine living nature, especially unknown to you.

Another point that you should remember when you are going on Goa. In no case do not believe anyone who will be convinced that on Goa Drugs are not prohibited. This is absolutely not true! In fact, drugs on Goa as local and imported production are sold almost everywhere. And at quite affordable prices.

So if you suddenly somewhere in the club offer to buy or just even try some completely incomprehensible substance, then immediately politely but a very categorical way to refuse. You may not know that in India there is a special system of police provocateurs that can check you. And also - for the storage and use of drugs in India, you may threaten the term of imprisonment up to 30 years. Do you need it?

Now about alcohol. Its use on Goa is officially permitted, but in stores it is sold to 21 hours, and in the bar you can use it until the night came. However, you must remember what to drink alcoholic beverages In public places in India there is a fine of five thousand rupees (approximately 100 dollars) or imprisonment for up to 3 months.

About handshake. If you are a man, you can safely greet your hand with the faces of one floor with you and in no case with women. If you are a woman, then you can not mind your hand with a man. For Indian traditions it is unacceptable. An exception can be business relations - business partners, travel agents, authorities and others.

If you plan to rent a car on Goa or any other vehicle, then you should remember that the rules of movement here are rarely observed, therefore it is necessary to be extremely careful and in no way to go to the holy animal - a cow that Feel here absolutely freely and easily can explore on the road.

Do not forget about the rules of visiting temples in India. First, you should be in closed clothes - no brakes, topics, shorts and other things. Secondly, at the entrance to the temple, in other matters and in the houses of the locals also need to remove shoes and go barefoot. If it is unacceptable to you, then be a disposable socks.

Do not use your left hand anywhere, the Indians are considered unclean. It is impossible to take it or give money, take food or do something at all. And finally, the Hindus are very hospitable people, so you should treat them respectfully and not to insult their culture and tradition.