What should you take with you to India? The question is difficult, because the country is exotic for us and we have to prepare for a lot. Below are the main points that will definitely come in handy for you.
If you are a traveler by nature, then you will need:
- A small backpack that will not be difficult to carry over your shoulders.
- Sleeping bag.
- A set of durable and non-marking sheets.
- A couple of small towels.
- Two flashlights: normal and headlamp.
- Mobile phone and charger for it.
- Camera and charger for it.
What clothes do you need?
For the trip you need to collect some things. From shoes only sandals and sneakers will come in handy. From clothes you can take durable shorts, warm trousers, a pair of shirts with sleeves, several T-shirts, a hat that protects from the sun.
Be sure to take warm things with you, for example, thermal underwear. In the evenings, a sweater will be useful. Also, a raincoat or a waterproof set of underwear will not hurt - it rains in India. Some Indian temples can only be entered in long clothes. Therefore, you can take it with you. Although the temples provide for such a service as the issuance of special clothing for tourists.
Hygiene items
This is definitely something that should not be neglected - hygiene items. First of all, it is a means of protecting from the sun and preferably with the maximum degree of protection. Because this is India, this is the tropics, it is very hot there, there is a lot of sun and you can easily and strongly burn out. You will also need shampoo (small bottle), washing powder (small sachets), soap, wet wipes.
Medicines
From medicines to India you will need to take:
- Manganese, preferably in powders;
- Activated charcoal or any similar drug;
- Antipyretic drugs;
- Bactericidal plasters;
- Diarrhea remedies;
- Healing agents (for example, iodine, brilliant green, and so on).
Of course, there is absolutely nothing to do in India without money, passport, insurance, documents. Be sure to make copies of all documents and carry them with you.
Vaccinations
You cannot go to India without getting the necessary vaccinations! These are vaccinations:
- from hepatitis A;
- from typhoid fever;
- against diphtheria;
- against tetanus;
- from polio.
You need to drink pills against malaria in advance. For more information, contact your infectious disease doctor. It is advisable to have a consultation with him before traveling to India.
This is all that can come in handy for a trip to India. The rest is only at your personal request. Have a good trip!
