What to pack

Getting organized and packing for a trip can be easy if you first prepare a list!

Other than important travel documents, some of the essentials required for travel if easily available in your baggage, makes traveling a lot more convenient.

However, pack only what you absolutely need. India is a lovely country to shop in, where clothes, jewellery, and almost everything is very inexpensive and widely available.

Winters (November to January) can get very cold in North India. In Delhi, temperatures fall to as low as 3 to 4º C at the peak of winter. Woollens, thermal wear, overcoats, sweaters, shawls are essential.   Summers (April to June) can get extremely hot. Cotton clothing is best suited for this time of the year. Monsoons are humid (July to September). Cottons are best suited for this season too.   Pack a wide-brimmed hat, sunblock and sunglasses when visiting during the summer months.   Pack an umbrella, if you plan to visit during the rainy season.   Take comfortable, rubber-soled sandals and shoes.     Carrying medicines for common ailments like cold, fever, upset stomach, would be useful in case of requirement. For any other specific medical condition, it is advisable to carry a medical certificate / copy of the prescription or any other relevant document which would be useful, should you require medical attention.   Rest assured, some of the best medical facilities are available in New Delhi.     Mosquito repellants, A torch / emergency lamp Pack in Battery chargers / Mobile chargers /voltage converter/ adapters. The electricity in India is in the range of 220/ 250 volts with frequency of 50 Hz. Bring the appropriate converters.   A hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial hand wipes are extremely useful.