What to Pack on a Tour in India – Inland And Coastline?

If your travel plans do not include inland and you just want to chill around beaches, exploring the coastline, then there is no need to carry any warm clothes. The coastline in India is always warm. You can pack for summer vacation. The temperature ranges between 25o Centigrade to 10o Centigrade. Although the temperature is warm, some places have a bit cooler weather. Carrying a woollen scarf or a sweatshirt would be enough to keep you warm.

General packing list for an Indian Tour

1. Knowing what kind of dresses to carry is very important. Pack anything that you feel comfortable in. Warm colours and summer dress is suitable to pack.
2. Suitable medication for nausea, diarrhoea, dysentery, vomiting and high temperatures.
3. Always drink bottled water – preferably Bisleri, Aquafina, Kinley and Bailey.
4. As Indians are wheatish in complexion, mostly all the sunscreens available contain a whitening agent. It is recommended to carry your own sunscreen.
5. Only pack essentials. Touring India with suitcases doesn't seem practical, a haversack would be an ideal choice. A haversack with multiple chain compartments is appropriate, so, you can find easily what you are looking for. If you are carrying too much, then the use of packing cubes are suggested.
6. Pack your shoes according to your plans, if your plan includes hiking, then carry heavy shoes, or else it is very irritating to wear those shoes in a warm and crowded environment.
7. Toiletries: Basic toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, dental floss etc. should be carried as there are places where these are not available.
8. Always carry an Indian Government recognized Identity proof. Passport shall do. Always carry a photocopy of your passport in case of emergencies. This shall save you some hassle with the cops.
9. All the major banks and cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and AmEx) are accepted in India, but, carrying some cash would be beneficial as many shops and restaurants don't accept any form of plastic money.
10. Carry a political and physical map of India. Mark the cities you want to tour and carry individual city maps as well.
11. Travel Insurance. It is very important to get a traveller's insurance that covers all the mishaps, so, you don't need to spend on medical and purchase your replacements for stolen things.
12. Carry a round three-pin converter, electrical fixings in India is different, the voltage supply there is 220V. If you forget to pack the same, it is easily available at hardware stores in metro cities.
13. Carry a travel pillow as you need to travel long distances on the tour. Flights are costly, journey by train or road gives a bigger perspective. Mumbai – Delhi journey by train takes up to 18 hours. Long journeys are tiring, so carry your travel pillow to relieve the pain in the neck and provide support to your upper body while taking a nap.

That's it. Follow this 13-pointer packing list on your Tour to India and enjoy a safe trip. Bon Voyage!