1) Yellow Fever Card
India requires proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival from yellow fever endemic areas. Please be sure to bring your yellow fever card with you. You may not be allowed into the country without it.
2) Covid Vaccination Certificate
Make sure you carry your Covid vaccination certificate as it is required by the hotel.
3) Passport and Visa [International Participants]
Make sure you carry your passport with you and that it has a valid visa for India, if applicable.
PLEASE NOTE: Every training participant, including those based in India, should carry their passport or any valid government ID proof (for Indian Citizens) with them. The hotel will require you to present them as identification.
4) Power adapters [International Participants]
For participants coming from outside India, an adapter is necessary. Participants coming from the United State should also bring a converter (India operates on 220V). Please be aware that although you'll have access to J-PAL's adapters for your laptop during the day, these shared adapters are unavailable for personal use overnight.
5) Packing considerations
Temperature of Goa will be between 28°to 30° Celsius. Light cotton clothes will be appropriate.
Please bring bug repellent, sunscreen, umbrella and prescription medications.
Towels and basic toiletries will be provided by the hotel.
Laundry services are available at your own cost. Any extra costs incurred will be borne by you at the time of check-out.
There will be a pool inside the hotel. Swimsuits are mandatory for the pool.
6) Banks and money [International Participants]
Let your bank know of your travel plans. Banks generally deactivate cards used in unusual locations.
There is a Bank of Baroda ATM at 1 km distance from the hotel. Please plan accordingly and bring adequate cash.
7) Excursions
If you are interested in cultural excursions, please arrange for this outside of training hours. The venue is in South Goa and cabs will be needed for any excursions. You can inquire about taxi services at the hotel upon check in .