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It is advisable not to pack too
many things, as it is impossible not to buy things in India. In fact the
most reluctant and miserly shoppers succumb within the first few days
unless they are held back. Just carry things that can be used up and
thrown out at the end (creams, shampoos etc.) Though a lot of variety is
available in the big cities.
Sightseeing Packing -
For daily travelling, must consist of a hand towel, a small bar of soap,
a toilet roll, face tissue or handkerchiefs and a bottle for water. A
camera, with ample roll of films (good quality films are available in
the big cities), a pair of binoculars, which can help with looking
closer at birds, wildlife and detailed carving on buildings. Electrical
gadgets work on "220 V". Sealed Mineral Water is available
freely.
Travel
Documents - It is safe to keep all the travel
documents, consisting of your passport, tickets, confirmations of
bookings, insurance policies , traveller`s cheques, permits, visas etc.
and of course money in your hand luggage. In cloths, essentials are
loose cotton cloths as man made fibres are extremely uncomfortable and
sweaty during summer months. Hotel laundries are fast and good. European
Designs are cheaper in India and are sold in the hotel shopping arcades.
Clothes
- Can also be stitched and copied in one day, using fabric
bought by the meter, which is readily available. Socks are essential if
you plan to visit temples or places of worship as you are not allowed to
wear shoes inside these places . There is an inexhaustible choice of
comfortable, good looking cheap sandals in Delhi.
Medicines
- Few pills for fever, aches, cough and cold will save most
disasters and for jippy tummy known as Delhi belly in India. Most of the
hotels have doctors on call, but if you plan to go off a beaten tract,
it is worth considering taking a course for malaria, antiseptic cream,
few dressings, insect bite cream. It is advisable and essential to take
right injections before visiting India. A full course against typhoid,
tetanus, cholera and hepatitis.
Medical services are available in almost all the good hotels, but in
case you need medical attention in Delhi,
East West Medical Centre,
38, Golf Links Road, New Delhi 110 001, India
For 24 hours emergency service
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,Customs
- The usual duty-free rules and regulations apply for India -
One litre of alcohol and 200 cigarettes. Video Cameras, Laptop
Computers, Still Cameras, should be entered on a "Tourist baggage
Re-Export" form. Your luggage, including hand luggage may be
x-rayed on arrival. Export of any object over 100 years old requires a
permit, in case of any doubt you should contact the Director of
Antiquities, Archaeological Survey of India, in Janpath
Travel
Insurance - Is a good idea to make a small payment to
cover against theft, loss and medical problems. |
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