THINGS TO PACK

• Travel insurance (get it before arrival)

• A pouch with your passport and visa (carry at all times)

• Portable water filter

• Air mask

• Power adapter for Indian sockets

• Electrolyte or charcoal tables (for diarrhea and dysentery)

• Probiotics (to improve digestion and immunity)

• Mosquito repellent/bug spray

• Sunscreen lotion of SPF 50 or above

• UV protected sunglasses

• Silk scarf and woollen shawl

• Hand sanitiser, toilet rolls, and wet wipes

• A padlock/chain (for luggage in trains)