- What to bring delicious from Goa?
- Indian cosmetics
- Indian pharmaceuticals
- Traditional souvenirs and goods
- Symbols of India
India is slowly climbing the tourist rankings, taking more and more place in the dreams of foreign travelers. Many of them dream of discovering the wonderful world of Indian culture, getting to know its monuments and magnificent religious buildings, seeing amazing dances with their own eyes, appreciating the singing skills or aromatic dishes of national cuisine. In this article, we will tell you about what to bring from Goa, in addition to vivid impressions and hundreds of beautiful photos. Holidays at this most famous Indian resort will undoubtedly bring many interesting meetings and wonderful shopping.
What to bring delicious from Goa?
The first thing that surprises Russian tourists in Goa is the seeming simplicity of the local cuisine based on ordinary products, rice, vegetables, and, on the other hand, its magical unforgettable taste. The secret of Indian dishes is the active use of various spices and aromatic herbs. That is why, in an effort to take a piece of India with them, foreign guests are actively buying up these very spices sold in local markets:
- ziru is a fragrant plant belonging to the genus Kmin;
- various peppers, differing in color, and aroma, and hotness;
- Saffron, obtained from crocus stamens, is one of the most expensive spices in the world.
You can buy spices separately, or you can buy ready-made sets, it is only important to check the tightness of the package.
The second most popular drink among the guests of Goa is tea, which is, one might say, a strategic drink for the whole country. The selection of teas is quite large, there are also traditional black, green, sets with various flavors. You need to be careful with this category of products, the Indians have learned to actively use the achievements of the chemical industry, therefore, instead of natural fruits, berries or spices, artificially obtained flavors are often added. The best quality teas are offered by the following brands - Lipton, Tata Tea, Twinnings, Brooke Bond.
Indian cosmetics
The beauty of Indian women is impressive, and it is often not possible to consider what the "original" looks like, since in the traditions of the country it is customary to use a large number of cosmetics. Given the interest of local women in cosmetics in India, and in Goa, they learned how to make the highest quality products using natural plant materials.
In the list of Indian cosmetic brands, the first place is occupied by Hymalaya, also known in the post-Soviet space. Foreign tourists devote a lot of time to shopping in beauty salons and shops in Goa, shampoos and gels, aromatic bath salts, protein cosmetics are considered as good gifts for family and friends. Popular products include natural henna, which is used for both hair dyeing and temporary tattoos. Many of the women tourists, in a tribute to local tradition, adorn themselves with beautiful Indian designs and then take home cosmetic kits with them.
Indian pharmaceuticals
It is interesting that among many countries of the world, India occupies a leading position in the production of not only cosmetics, but also medicines. The products in Indian pharmacies are mostly of high quality, at a price much lower than in other states. There is only one difficulty - the language barrier, which stops tourists from wanting to replenish their own first-aid kits.
Many medicines have annotations only in Indian language, it is clear that the addition of at least English could significantly affect the activation of the trade process. In addition to traditional medicines, you can buy so-called Ayurvedic medicines in Goa pharmacies, which help to restore the balance of energy, direct the flow of energy in the right direction.
Traditional souvenirs and goods
India belongs to the countries of the East, and therefore carpet weaving is also developed here, a walk through the markets of the towns of Goa is the best confirmation of this. Local craftsmen carefully preserve the traditions of previous generations, offer carpets and rugs skillfully woven from wool or silk, for floors and walls, decorated with complex geometric or floral ornaments. Locals also use the achievements of modern science, for example, you can buy carpets made with the finest neon tubes. Such a carpet at night turns into a magical work of art with luminous patterns.
Products made of papier-mâché also have their share of popularity; they are traditionally used to make masks, figurines, panels. In Goa, you can also see completely unusual things made from this ordinary material; local craftsmen have mastered the production of furniture - shelves and benches, stools and even sofas. You can see and purchase such items for the home in any market, which are located near the resorts of Goa, counting on the curious tourist.
Symbols of India
Traditionally, this country is associated with music, songs, dances, therefore, as gifts, you can bring discs with folk melodies and songs from popular films of past years from the resorts of Goa. The gift will look original - the national Indian instrument bansuri, a flute made of bamboo. In the markets you can see stylized souvenir musical instruments and real ones, the latter are much more expensive.
In addition to magical music, Goa is remembered for its amazing aromas, not only of spices and spices, but also of various incense. Moreover, local souvenir shops sell not only sticks familiar to European tourists, but also sachets, tablets, and candles complete with special aromatic lamps.
As you can see, the resorts of Goa are not only stunning beaches and the blue of the Indian Ocean, but also quite interesting shopping. Traditional goods and medicines, cosmetics and incense, spices and teas are all good gifts for relatives and memories of an exotic trip.
