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14 Reviews Hair shampoo and conditioner - water in Delhi may be safe but just as you do your final rinse, your hair can get so stiff. So stiff that sliding your palm over may be painful to your scalp. So bring...
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What you need to pack in Hyderabad
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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Photo Equipment Delhi
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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A good way of knowing if you are taking too much stuff with you when you make your luggage is to spread all the items on a single bed (double if you pack for 2). If all the items fit on the bed size, you are taking the right amount!
Six month multiple-entry visas are now issued to most nationals regardless of whether you intend staying that long or re-entering the country. Only six-month tourist visas are extendable. Most Indian embassies and consulates won't issue a visa to enter India unless you hold an onward ticket. Be careful to check whether your visa is valid from the date of entry or the date of issue.
Nov Dec and Jan is Cold season mostly in India so you need Warm clothes if you are traveling in this monthsFeb march and april is spring time but offseason you can have some extra discounts May and June will be hot weather and also offeseason time for Indian travel so you can always get extra discount in all kind of hotelsJuly to Aug is Rainy season Sept to Dec is Busy time to India tour Winter start in Nov
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.
If you plan to go by train, don´t forget a chain, and a good, sturdy western lock with hardened steel, to secure your luggage. Mosquito repellant and a net are a must, the indian mosquitos are worse than scottish midgets! I can recomend ODOMOS, It´s an indian Mosquito repellant, you can get anywhere localy, and it´s very skin friendly, based on ayurvedic ingredients. Also good for small children.Steel-nails are good to hang up the net by the way. A torchlight is a MUST. Many towns and villages don´t have public lighting, and you can easily fall into a muck-hole or the sewer system, not seeing where you are going. The cigaret rolling papers in india are terrible! You lick of the glue, and the cigarete falls apart. So don´t lick them sideways, press the paper directly onto your tongue, not moving it sideways.
right then:drawstring bag - no accessbig suitacase - keep reading, ull need it! clothes - all sorts, it can be hot or coldshoes - dont take brand new shoes, theyll just get dirty, same goes for trainersheadgear - hats may be useful, and respectful malaria tablets - and take them regularlymosquito repellent - useful no matter what time you gotoilet roll - can be bought but safe to bring some for a few days. most toilets have it but there are a few places that dont take bottled water, you can again buy it from there but its safer to take at least one bottle, never drink from the water there, always bottled water or boiled water gone cold
For me being a bit of a backpacker all I needed was a good quality rucksack! 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...
1.A hard-top suitcase maybe a better idea than soft bags.You should have have good lock. 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 &...
Cotton clothes are the best for hot weather. You can also purchase them in India. Avoid sythetic fabrics that doesn't absorb sweat, you will suffer. Unless you are in big hotels and spots foreigners frequently visit, it's a good idea to carry your own toilet papers. Sun block, sunglasses, hut, umbrella or anything else that can protect you from the sun!
Bring a good mosquito net. Not just because of the mosquitos, but rather to keep any bug out of your bed! And something to fasten it with might be good to have in stock too! This saved me from angry attacks by cockroaches!
Neemrana Fort-Palace State of Rajasthan
2 Reviews and 235 Opinions This is such a lovely place, whether for a couple celebrating their love or for a singleton,...
Taj Lands End Mumbai
4 Reviews and 521 Opinions 22,000 square feet of meeting space connected by pre-function areas suitable for exhibitions ...
Leela Goa
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Q: Hello folks, I am thinking to travel to India from July 28-Aug 28 2012. It includes both north and south India. I heard about...
A: 1. If you limit your travels to the plains of India during Jul 28-Aug 28, 2012, you'll experience high humidity, heat and quite a few showers. As it is, South India is...
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