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 A Backpacker in India by Vintom
Sandals are a must and one decent pair of walking shoes as you will end up doing a lot of walking!
Most of these can be bought in India, only bother to pack what you think you will need in the short term.
Only the major cities have reputable photographic shops! So if you don't want to take a chance on film that has been sitting around in the heat for god knows how long I would bring your own in a cool bag if you have one. Slide film is hard to get anywhere!
A single sheet sewn to make a sleeping bag is a good idea should you end up somewhere there are no sheets, or you don't like the look of them.
Why not pack tee shirts e.t.c. that you might be fed up with and then give these to the porters e.t.c. at hotels who would be only to pleased with them. Lightens you load as you go also. You can buy more if needed cheap! Leave a Comment
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Gather up all those free calendars you see in December. You can't bring too many calendars --so only show them if you plan to give them away. However, judiciously handed out, you will make a big hit with whomever you hand a twelve month illustrated calendar from your home country. Before you leave on your trip, start collecting them. You will never be forgotten. A WORD OF CAUTION: Don't hand one to a person in a group- fair is fair. Like I said "judiciously" and you won't inadvertently hurt anyone's feelings. Leave a Comment
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In India, family is all-important. Make sure you have photos of your parents, brothers, sisters, near relations, and grandparents. Show them to your fellow travellers on trains, while waiting for a bus, and always to the curious who will gather around you especially in small towns- closeups are best. Protect the photos by inserting them into plastic sleeves because they will get passed around and handled a lot. Leave a Comment
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 MicroCassetteRecorder by vaticanus
Why not take a recorder too???
THINK AUDIO PICTURES!
*Markets *Street Peddlers *Mosque calls to prayer *Temple bells *Children singing *Birds *Processions *Traffic *Trains *Radio ads* Weddings and more
I recommend a recorder with a counter such as the Sony 560V (US$29)- for easy editing. A separate microphone is not necessary.
For best playback fidelity when you return home, use a two or three plug (see photo) wire- put the single plug into the recorder and the other plug(s) into the IMPUTS of your amplifier or boombox- you won't believe how "big sound" will send you right back into the middle of your trip.
You can use the recorder to take notes about photos and museum exhibits, for personal reminders, travel directions, and on the fly observations. You might want to use the recorder in place of a pen and diary.
NOTE: If you plan to transcribe your notes develop the habit of saying "END" after each recorded item so you know when to pause the tape to type. Leave a Comment
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You should def take a bag that is not overly large if you plan to be on the road for several months as I did as well as most travellers. I highly recommend a 50 L pack as anything bigger than this and you will be struggling to transport it on buses and in hill stations. Avoid army green as it is a sensitive color in the northern military zones.
Underweard and swimming gear, a pair of cotton pants, and a pair of shorts for women, one or two long skirts for women, a few t shirts, a sweater for northern areas, one pair of sandals or flip flops, fold up umbrella, wide brimmed hat and dress up clothes for the nights out on the town.
you can find just about anything in India but you should stock up on personal items that are tough to find like hard to find contact lenses or specific lotions that you may require during your trip. I highly recommend tiger balm (works miracles) and ear plugs !
Walking boots with good ankle support, a warm jacket (I nearly froze to death in Darjeeling in November) , wool shirt or pullover, socks and shoes because Indian streets can hold their own with the any country with regards to filth.
A great padlock and chain for the long journeys, a swiss army knife for peeling fruit etc, a flashlight for power cuts in places such as Agra, a voltage converter, alarm clock, earplugs and face mask again, a water bottle with purification tablets, fish line or bungy cords (for laundry or holding your pack together and sandwich bags which will protect documents etc again the rain. Leave a Comment
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 Kerala Beaches by dsantosh
2. A lightweight nylon day bag with zippered compartments is an absolute necessity for your daily outings.
3. Leave your main bag at the hotel.
4. Wear a pair of socks when visiting places of worship. Walking barefoot over a hot surfaces may not be easy.
Clothes: Preferably cotton unless you are visiting hill station or visiting North India in winter:
3 pairs Trousers( more if stay is longer)
1 pair Shorts for men, or long Skirt for women,
2-4 lightweight Shirts/T-shirts, 1 Sweater/Cardigan ,1 lightweight Jacket or Raincoat. ,1 Hat/Cap,1 Swimsuit,1 Hand Towel.,04 pair Handkerchiefs, UV protection Sunglasses,Belt, Scarf etc..
A set of formal clothing.
Footwear:
1 pair sandals/slip-ins for frequent removal when visiting places of worship.
Small travel-sized packages of Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Bath & Toilet Soaps, Shampoo & Conditioner, Shaving foam/gel, Deodorant/Anti-perspirant, Ear buds and Laundry detergent. Keep liquids plastic bags.
Toothbrush, Hairbrush.
Razor ( electric shaver may not work every where..manual one is better) and extra blades.
Small scissors or multipurpose tool,Nail clippers,Foot scrubber,Small Mirror ,
Hand towel and tissues.
Health Watch:
Anti-bacterial wipes.
Water purification tablets, if visiting remote locations where mineral water is unavailable.
Mosquito repellent, or lightweight mosquito net,High-factor Sunscreen lotions, and Lip Balm and prescription medicines
Power Tips
In India, the electric current is 230-240V AC. And the socket is a round three-pin one.
Carry only the most essential electric gadgets with you.
Alarm clock/watch,Torch,safety pins, rubber bands, nylon string and plastic bags.
Inflatable travel pillow, Eye Mask and Ear Plugs [sleeping aids].
Documents:
Passport, Visas and Vaccination certificates.
International Driving License,Travel/Health Insurance papers,Printouts of all information received from your tour operator,All confirmed hotels names and addresses,Confirmation faxes/letters/e-mails from tour operator, hotels and other service providers already booked,All permits, IndRail passes and other documents if applicable,Traveler's Cheque serial numbers. Leave one copy with someone at home. Keep a photocopy of your passport (if not all important documents) in each and every checked-in bag.
Travel Tickets.
Credit Card(s), Traveler's Cheques, Cash.
Spare passport-size photographs
Still/Movie Camera with films, lenses and accessories,Pens, Small notebook, Glue stick, Personal address book,Maps, Guidebooks , Leave a Comment
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 by Jontxu
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 Rucksacks safely inside their
Rucksack Pro-Tectors by into-thin-air, 1 more photos
What can happen is that one of the straps can drop in-between the lats on the moving Carousel and then as your Rucksack goes around a corner, the strap gets ripped off, I lost the entire back and carrying system from one of my rucksacks !!
I have tried many of the Rucksack / Backpack Protectors that are available on the market and was disappointed with how they performed, So after having many problems with these decided to design and manufacture my own.
Full details of how this came about are written up on my Nepal page.
So, Obviously my own recommendation would be to get your Rucksack / Backpack Protector from Pro-Tector.
Also, after successfully designing, producing and selling the Rucksack Pro-tector for several years, I have now introduced some new lines such as a Pro-Tector Travel Wallet and a Pro-Tector Document / Valuables Travel Pouch.
If you think that any of the above would be of benefit for yourself on your own travels then please take a look at my web-site at Pro-Tector.
The Rucksack Pro-Tector has Many Uses, As in the photo here, We left our Rucksacks at the left luggage office at Mumbai (CST) Railway Station, so we popped them inside the Rucksack Pro-Tector and locked them up so to discourage petty pilfering, when we returned 8 hours later our luggage was safe and untouched :-) Leave a Comment
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 Pack Your Bags by SmileyLeSa
Pack Imodium - If you watch what you eat and drink only bottled water, you shouldn't have any stomache problems. However, as a foreigner in a country that does not know cleanliness as we do, you can still end up with some stomache problems.
Toilet Tissue - For foreigners it is a strange concept to not find toilet tissue in most of the bathrooms. You can either bring your own or purchase it while in India.
Do I need to tell you this.. absolutely take a camera. Take pictures of everything. You won't regret it.
For the most part, the majority of items that you need will be available to you in India, at a cheaper price. If something is not an absolute necessity for you to take with you, lighten your load, buy it while you are there. Most major brands of health and beauty and toiletry items are available. Leave a Comment
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Take as little as possible! Everything in India is cheaper than at home. MOst of the stuff we took would have been better to buy over there- toothpaste, shampoo etc. YOu really only need minimum amount of light clothes and your toothbrush! And of course your anti-malarial pills. But don't take mosquito spray it is also cheaper in India. Leave a Comment
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