2006-12-13 02:46:18 · 5 answers · asked by Faith 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
We will be visiting remote villages and camping out whenever we need to.
2006-12-13 04:38:12 · update #1
Hey, I just got back from living in India for a year.. so have a little experience on what to bring :-) A lot of things are available in India's big cities (Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai,etc) and keep in mind that you don't need a prescription for any type of medicine. Cipro is a great medicine to have as it cures any digestive/water related issue you may have. It's good to bring a reliable pair of sandals, mosquito spray with deet, if you are a girl or travelling with a girl- tampons, an a/c adapter for Indian plugs, mosquito netting for your sleeping bag, a sarong (works great as a towel/blanket/beach gear), a hat, and if you're a female make sure you have shirts that cover your shoulders.. you'll just get harassed even more. Hope this helps, and have a great time!
2006-12-13 03:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take some iodine tablets or a small bottle of bleach to clean the water. Most people think bleach will kill you but in small amounts it can be used to clean drinking water. Also a good thing to take is match heads. Eat 1 match head a day will keep insects off of you because of the sulfur in them. Those are 2 tricks that army SARS school teaches you. Also take international phone cards or a sat phone for emergencies. Also a GPS system.
2006-12-13 02:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Comnec1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been there for a Month. In Mumbai where I was the whole time, you can find everything... so bring your luggage empty and get back with a lot of things. Clothes are cheap, the sell bottled water everywhere, Himalaya is so good is like Evian. Just be careful where you eat.....good luck.
2006-12-13 03:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by menina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic items you will need:
bottled water
water purification or filtration equipment
food: energy bars and trail mixes (nuts and dried fruits)
sleeping bag
mosquito net
insect repellent
diarrhea pills, and any medication you would normally need
first aid supplies
tent (if you're camping out)
vaccinations (malaria, etc.) - do this before you go there.
personal hygine items (toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, toilet paper, comb, shaver, nail-clipper, etc.)
change of clothes (depending on weather, include layered jackets and water-proof shell)
hat or cap
sunblock
get a local guide, if possible.
2006-12-13 03:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by Think Richly™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which area u r going to but few things wud be mosquito cream, sun screen lotion, bottled water, a english to Hindi Dictionary..
2006-12-13 04:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋