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4 Reviews Well - You would get all the things in hyderabad. But for the sight viewing - I would suggest to carry water bottles & tissues rest in your hotel :) Cotton Clothes, comfort shoe or slippers & a...

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2 Reviews In summer it gets pretty hot thru most of India, so get clothes to see you thru the hot and sometimes humid weather. Floaters/ sandals etc would work well for footwear-in summer. In winter, it gets...

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Geographical Savoir Faire is a must for India

by Hmmmm

Take a pack (Rucksack). Nothing more. Oh I take a large bumb bag (worm to the front with straps) that carries my Camera, lenses and books pens etc. (About 5 litres) Sandals (and a pair of sneakers if you visit the Himalaya) I bought everything I needed in India (but then I am a male) save insect repellant. I bought with me, a small canon ixus 4200 for portability and snaps.Canon EOS 3 with a 28-300 lenseFiltersThats it I bought none of that with me. Clothes I bought light cotton clothes in India. A lungi is a good oneif you are one the beach (it triples as a towel and an extra blanket). For the Himalaya you need Long pants, a jersey and a parker. Trekking equipment you can hire. Boots (you'll need to bring if you are going Alpine)India is a Hot country... PACK LIGHT! A pack according to weher you are going to be. Don't carry mountain clothes around Rajasthan, and don't wear only...

MICRO-CASSETTE RECORDER = AUDIO PICTURES!!

by vaticanus

Everybody brings a camera. 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 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 - 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 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...

Pack your favourite clothes as samples

by GitaP

Take your favoruite garments that fit you really well and have them made up cheaply and quickly by the numerous tailors in Mumbai. I even took materials that I had collected over years and turned them all into magnifent garments for a fraction of what I would have paid in SA

WIND UP TORCH

by smirnofforiginal

Ladies - have something at the ready to cover heads and shoulders (although easily and cheaoly purchased once in India).Backpacking I went for the "disposable clothes" system - took old clothes and threw tham away as I went. Baby wet wipes. They are so versatile, easy to pack & carry and stand up to whatever job they are needed for! This may seem a little stupid to but do NOT leave your basic medical supplies in your hotel room... so many people (including myself until recently) take their medical supplies abroad and leave them in their accommodation! If you have a medical emergency they will not help by sitting on the bathroom shelf... and India is a dirty country where you really do want to be prepared (as my husband proved when he cut his head open in Delhi!). the needs of the photographer are mostly catered for but I would advocate ordinary disposable batteries (if your camera...

Hot weather and black-outs

by illumina

I only ever travel with a smallish rucksack, and one small bag for hand luggage (which at the start of the trip will fit inside the main bag if necessary). Good walking shoes are a good idea if you're going to do any trekking, or lots of walking between sights. Sandals are best for anything else, although flip-flops can be picked up in most places in India for 100-200 rupees. You can buy chappals in places like Calcutta too (although sadly mine didn't last very long - walking on beaches destroyed them!). You won't need to bring lots and lots of clothes, maybe some hard-wearing trousers for walking in and a jumper for cooler evenings, perhaps a good coat if you're heading to the Himalayas, but again you can find clothes easily in India. You can buy most things that you might need in India. However, if you're female and planning on travelling for a while (say a few months), instead of...

Don't Leave Home Without.....

by lynnehamman

A suitcase on wheels, or a backpack. are easiest............ a money belt....essential...TAKE A TORCH. A small back-pack for day trips. Its very important to secure your bags (especially while travelling in trains & buses) so a lock with a small chain is needed. I also found that a very small back-pack to wear every day while out looking & shopping was better than an oridinary hand-bag. Comfortable jeans......T-shirts, a cool skirt & top to match.(for special occasions!) Good comfortable walking sandals (wear them in first, new ones can chafe). A warm jumper, or jacket for evenings.Most of these things can be bought in India, anyway, so take MINIMUM of clothing. You will need to buy extra bags if you take too much stuff. Sun hat. A shawl for covering head in places of worship.(socks are a good idea too)For ladies- I suggest packing a sports bra (in case you have a camel-ride, or a...

Gifts for Indian children

by Marthamaire

Gifts for Indian childrenI have been to India twice and on my first trip, I followed the tip that the single most popular gift for village kids are pens. I bought several packages of brightly colored, decorated pens but I was using one of my own with a US company logo and that was the one every single kid wanted. Any pen with an American logo and/or US advertising on it is a prized possession to be taken to school and shown off. The next year I bought only pens with American logos. They flew out of my hands.

Mosquito nets-take your own

by traceyspacey

Take a mosquito net that has been treated with Deet. Not all hotels have them and as we discovered mosquitos can come through air coolers/air con units. This only happened a couple of times, but it was enough.

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by musicollector

NO! Batteries are NOT hard to find! On the contrary, they are ubiquitous! In fact, you will find almost anything you need in India. Pack a small flashlight. Don't forget your iPod! For charging iPods, if you are not carrying a laptop, purchase the adapter that plugs directly into the electric socket. Make sure that the iPod adapter or any other electronic item you take says '110-240 V', or else, you will need to purchase a 220 V transformer. You wouldn't want your electronics burning up! You can either take a flat-to-round pin adapter with you, or buy it at most places in India quite cheap. If you bring a laptop, make sure you have a GOOD power surge protector. RUBBER sandals, or at least, waterproof, and a light raincoat. Don't bother taking an umbrella. It is bulky. Moreover, they make excellent umbrellas in India. Bring your Tylenol, Advil, and Aspirin. Not that you will need it,...

some essentials & not required to be brought items

by vpas

bring limited clothes,since --you could buy new ones for cheap prices;you could get them washed for a very reasonable amount of moneyclothes dry soon unless it is winter or monsoon seasonyou would easily get swim wear,raincoats;umbrellas,shoes etc in major cities easily available in major cities;medicines are available in towns also available in major cities Always carry mosquito repellent;mineral water is available almost everywhere,but just make sure that the seal is broken in front of you

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