You've found a holy grail if you've been spending quite some time wondering 'What to take on a trip to India?' Should I carry ten rolls of toilet papers? Would I need the sunscreen? Well, let's put an end to the pondering now. This list features 9 most important things to bring to India, and yes you've got reasons why you'd need that anyway. As a plus, there's also a short list of usual packing essentials for India which you can totally skip.
Let's begin now, that luggage isn't going to pack itself.
What to pack for India - The unmissables
1. Scarf
Of all the packing essentials for India, this one can be considered the most versatile. This is an important item to carry whether you're a guy or a girl. This comes as a rescue in the dusty roads, keeps you warm during a chilly weather and covers your head when you're visiting a religious shrine. Brownie points? It adds glam to your holiday look!
2. Travel adapter
This is an obvious one when you're traveling overseas. Yes you can find this in the airport, but why would you want to spend extra? You can get this in many shops too, but most times it would be hard to find; specially if you are in a small town area.
3. Fanny pack
So as we know, thanks to narrow streets and high population rate people rub shoulders on shoulders as they walk. Yes, public transport and markets are usually crowded. A fanny pack will not only make you more comfortable in such a scenario, but will also save you from theft.
4. Sarong
While you'd want to wear those tiny shorts to the beach, you might as well want to check out that temple a short walk away. It is advised to dress modestly when visiting a temple, this is a gesture to show respect towards local culture. So, carry a sarong!
5. Comfortable walking shoes
Even if you are not planning a hike or trek, when you're put on comfy shoes you can walk around and explore for hours.
6. Prescribed medicines
Not all medicines are easily available in India. Chances are that the medicines prescribed for you might not be available, would be available at double the cost, or may be the medicine is sold with some other name. Why would you want to worry about going to different pharmacists on your trip anyway? This surely is one of the most important things to bring to India.
7. Earplugs
If you're someone who wants total silence for a sound sleep, then your packing for India trip would be incomplete without this. We have loud music going on in the streets during wedding celebration, birthday parties; name an occasion and we have our speakers blaring! But this doesn't always happen, it also depends on the locality you're staying in. However, most areas ban loud music post 11 PM maximum, but if silence is what you require this will be your armour!
8. Floss
So, let's get this straight. Flossing is not a culture well-embraced in India yet. Which also means that floss will not be available in every other general store.
9. Power bank
There are regions where power cut is an issue. And if you'll be on the road mostly, you cannot do India without this one.
What to pack for India - the skippables
10. Sealable plastic bags
Since you will be hitting the road you will not find time for laundry. Sealable plastic bags will ensure an odourless luggage. Plastic bags are easily available in India, but not necessarily sealable ones.
11. Toilet papers
This is easily available in the markets too, even though you might not find toilet papers in local houses if you're being invited in any of them. This surely isn't something you need to worry about.
12. Sanitary pads
We have a wide range of sanitary pads available for different budgets. Finding tampon is not that easy, but surely not difficult!
13. Sunscreen
This is available in every other shop. Lotus, VLCC, and Lakme are some of the brands that are usually available in the shops.
14. Umbrella
Umbrella is essential if you're travelling in the monsoon season. But, this too can be found easily in many Indian markets. You can actually bargain too for a fair price.
15. Mosquito repellent
Yes, there will be mosquitoes, specially if you are going on a camping trip, or staying somewhere in wooded region.
So, now you know what to take on a trip to India, and what you can skip. You're more and less ready to explore!SaveSaveSave
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