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Of course, India is not at Arctic Circle or in Mongolia. It is a fast developing country and you can buy anything you want there itself.   However, things are not always the same in India and remember it is a country full with contradictions and lots of peculiarities.  This article discusses about the things that should be taken to India to make the trip an enjoyable one.

Essentials

These are the essential things to be taken with you. Many of them are small items but very important at times of need. Though you can buy them in India, as already said, things may turn up making it difficult to purchase immediately.

• Clothes: One pair of shorts and two pairs of trousers which are lightweight along with several sets of underwear must be taken. In addition, a warm jumper, a shirt and to t-shirts and sun glasses are the essential clothes in this list.
• Backpack: In case you are under a luxury trip and your trip is a very short one lasting only few days, you can take a suit case. Otherwise it is better to take a back pack which is strong, robust and a comfortable one. An extra rucksack of smaller size will be a good idea to make use of it when you are spending days out.
• Shoes: High quality trainers which are breathable are the ideal footwear and also take a pair of flip flops.
• Toiletries: With regard to toiletries do not bring any electric items. Tooth brush and paste, ear plugs, sun cream, small travel towel, razor and cream or foam, insect repellant and any other personal things are to be taken with you. For women, tampons are very essential and cannot be purchased anywhere in India. Most of them except feminine hygiene things can be procured in India but Indian equivalent products may bring disappointment to you.
• First Aid Kit: This is very essential while travelling in India even though there are lots of pharmacies available in India. Prepare a small travel size first aid kit that contains bandages, plasters, antibiotics, Imodium, antiseptic lotion or cream, calamine lotion, cotton wall of smaller size, paracetamol, rehydration salts, water sterilization tablets, tweezers, sticky tape and sharp scissors. Prescription medicines can be bought in India since they are very cheap there however make sure the particular variety is available in India.
• Lock and Chain: A lightweight bicycle chain and a quality padlock are very essential to give peace of mind while you travel within India especially on buses and trains.
• Sleeping bag Liner: Do not take a sleeping bag itself since they may be extremely useless in India however you can take sleeping bag liner will be very useful.
• Camera: The most essential one to make your trip in India a memorable one is your camera. There is no need to take an expensive one. A simple point and shoot is enough. Do not forget to take a spare battery. India is one of the most picturesque countries of the world and your travel without camera is a shame.
• Money:  The total amount you need to take depends on your budget. However do not depend on one form of money. Have a good mixture of them. Travelers cheques, debit as well credit cards and hard cash – all these are essential and keep them in separate places. Always have some money attached with your body and some in the bag.

Apart from these essential things you may take the non-essential things like mosquito net, mp3 player, books, note books and laptops to make your trip to India an enjoyable one.