Local SIM cards are cheap and call rates some of the cheapest in the world. There are a great many pay-as-you-go-plans which give unlimited calling and texting in India plus data per day. Check on roaming charges if travelling out of state, also on ease of arranging top-up.
If staying a short time (a week for example) Nazar has a SIM card that he rents out.
If you’re staying longer, some mobile network providers offer packages that are tailored for tourists, but those SIM cards may be difficult to find in this area that is not heavily visited by tourists.
AirTel is only a 15-minute walk from the marina (by ferry). If you try to arrange a new service, you must bring your passport and expect to spend an hour or so completing forms and getting things set up.
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