Richmond Team Ministry
with the Deep Griha Society
India Trip
2-18 August 2008
India Kit List
Anything you bring may be lost or damaged so you are advised to leave precious items at home
This list is a guide to help you. Please use your common sense.
Please note that we will not be able to give you medicine if you choose not to bring it with you.
Please label your bags inside and out, with your name, destination and contact details.
You will need 4 different bags:
- Medium/Large backpack or soft duffel bag to be carried in hold. You should be able to carry this easily by yourself. Suitcases, even with wheels, are not recommended. All sharp items and liquids should be packed in this bag.
One bag only for hold luggage. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in) Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs) - Day pack for hand luggage (see below). Will also be used for work and day trips.
- Small shoulder bag or waist pack for non-valuable small day items
- Money belt to be worn under clothes for valuable items, including passport
Hand Luggage (small rucksack/day pack)
Dimensions 56x45x25cm (up to 6kg)
No liquids, gels or cosmetics are permitted in the hand luggage
Avoid packing any sharp items including scissors or tweezers
Any prescribed medication in original, labeled container with doctor’s letter
Antiseptic throat lozenges/sweets if you wish
Packet of ‘wet ones’
Packet of tissues
Glasses/contact lenses if you need them
Reading material
Writing material
Journal in plastic sleeve
Playing cards/non-electronic games
Long sleeved item
Neck cushion or travel pillow (for use when traveling too)
Light blanket/shawl (can buy in India if you do not have one)
Eye mask/ear plugs/socks if you wish
Small carrier bag/shopping bag
Travel sickness tablets if needed (4 hour minibus journey following flight)
Change of underwear
Snack if desired
Bottle of water (we will need to buy another after security)
Resources
Educational resources (as decided during overnight away)
Stationery
Art resources for own use if you wish
Unwanted clothing for all ages/toys/sports equipment/shoes to be given away
Documents
Moneybelt with passport in a plastic bag
Cash £100 (for day to day expenses; water; snacks; rickshaw journeys; food when traveling; souvenirs)
Photocopy of your passport and visa page (pack in your hold luggage)
Emergency contact details (next of kin)
Copy of itinerary with addresses and mobile phone numbers (carry with you at all times)
Optional
A little extra money for gifts/clothes/shopping
ATM card (including contact numbers for lost cards abroad)
Toiletries
Put all liquids in a sealed plastic bag to prevent leakage during travel
Light-weight towel/camping towel (small, dries easily)
Leave on hand gel Soap Shampoo/conditioner Toothbrush and toothpaste/floss Deodorant Hair brush Hair bands/bandana Nail scissors/file Sun block (factor 30+) Contact lens solution if needed Razor if you wish Sanitary protection Toilet paper Nappy/baby wipes for travel Liquid travel wash Moisturiser Tweezers Make-up/jewellery if you wish Nail polish and remover pads if you wish
Insect repellant (strong, containing deet)
After-bite
Imodium
Rehydration sachets e.g. Dioralyte
Plasters/covering for minor cuts
Antiseptic spray
Painkillers if you would usually use them for headaches/period pains
Travel sickness tablets if needed (e.g. Boots Travel Calm)
Anti-malarial tablets as advised by your GP
Broad spectrum antibiotic (such as Ciprofloxacin) as advised by your GP. (This is only available on private prescription but is highly effective for travellers’ illnesses)
Sunglasses if you wish
Small Torch
Watch
Alarm clock
Pencil case (pens, pencils, glue stick, scissors – not in hand luggage)
Paper/notebook/jotter
Camera and charger
Adapter
Mobile phone and charger if you wish
Photo of your friends and family to show people you meet
Books/Magazines
Guide Book/Marathi phrase book, if you wish
Calculator for shopping if you wish
Bike lock/chain and padlock for locking bags to train
Backpack cover (optional)
Small umbrella
Sleeping bag liner/sheet sleeping bag/single duvet cover
Mosquito net if you wish (this will be provided in some places)
Plastic sleeve/wallet to protect papers, post-cards etc.
Strong plastic bag to line day pack in monsoon
Plastic bags with ties/disposal bags for rubbish when travelling
Clothing
Bring old clothing you may like to leave behind at the end of the tripNo bare shoulders or bare legs for men or women
No jeans (takes too long to dry in monsoon conditions)
All clothes should be quick drying
Light, long-sleeved clothing recommended for protection from mosquito bites
General
Underwear/bras
Socks if you wish
Night wear
Cardigan/light sweater
Light waterproof if you wish
Flip flops/sandals (waterproof, for daily use in monsoon and in bathrooms)
One other item of footwear
Head covering (cap/sun hat/scarf)
Swimwear if you wish in case of opportunity
Women
Loose fitting clothes (natural fibres) e.g. loose, long tops; long skirts or trousers
Women will be required to wear salwar kameez for work and travel (we will get these made on arrival in India). The scarf is an essential part of the salwar kameez and must be worn across the chest at all times as a symbol of modesty.
You may wish to wear a fake ‘wedding ring’ to ward off undesired attention!
Men
Shirts/T-shirts
Light trousers