BAGGAGE
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.
East West Medical Centre
38, Golf Links Road, New Delhi 110 001, India
Phone : +(91)-(11)-699229, 623738
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Phone : +(91)-(11)-661123
For 24 hours emergency service
Ambulance Service is available at
Phone : +(91)-(11)-102, 6232882
24 hours Pharmacies is available at Phone : +(91)-(11)-2201540,
600561, 6441782
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
(Call : +(91)-(11)-3017220)
Travel Insurance
Is a good idea to make a small payment to
cover against theft, loss and medical problems. |
