What to take with you to India (list of things). What to take to India (list of things) First aid kit in Goa what to take
Hello everyone, my dear readers! Today we will talk about a very important topic, namely: what medications you MUST take with you on a trip to India.
I warn you right away that I am not a doctor, and I do not know how to treat people. I’m only talking about what medications we took with us, which ones we bought on the spot, and in what cases this or that drug was useful to us.
The most important scourge of all travelers is poisoning. Almost all tourists encounter them. So let's start with this.
In this article:
1. In case of poisoning
First my husband got poisoned, and a few days later I did. And it was terrible... Here. Be sure to read it, it's all very serious. And below I will list the medications that you should have with you in case of stomach upset.
1.1. Smecta
This drug has a strong adsorbing effect, that is, it neutralizes and removes all bad substances from the gastrointestinal tract.
And this is very important, because the faster the body cleanses itself, the faster you will return to normal and be able to continue your journey. After taking a suspension from one sachet, you literally feel better IMMEDIATELY.
So if you bought (are going to buy) 1 package of Smecta for the road, it’s better to take another one, it definitely won’t be superfluous.
Smecta has many analogues (I know Polysorb), but I cannot say how well they help with poisoning. You can consult a pharmacist or doctor about this at the pharmacy. In any case, I do not recommend taking a medicine weaker than Smecta.
1.2. Activated carbon
This is a very weak analogue of the previous medicine and has practically no effect. It’s better not to fill your first aid kit with them, but instead take stronger analogues.
1.3. Imodium
This powerful drug is taken to immediately stop diarrhea.
One tablet stops diarrhea in about 15 - 20 minutes. Two tablets can cause constipation for 4 days.
Otherwise, it is better to “get rid” of the excess naturally and not take such drugs.
1.4. Any electrolyte
In case of poisoning or diarrhea, the water-salt balance in the body may be disrupted. This can cause various negative phenomena in the body (pressure surges, dizziness, convulsions, and so on).
We didn’t have such a drug with us, but I went to an Indian hospital. There they prescribed me this powder, which I had to take after an attack of vomiting:
Similar powders are also sold in Russia. Just ask the pharmacy and they will help you choose the one that suits the effect and price.
2. For allergies
In a foreign country, absolutely everything can cause an allergic reaction: insect bites, food, drinks, even just any contact with something toxic (for example, my husband became allergic to the new bedding in the hotel, which, apparently, something processed).
So be sure to take allergy medication with you.
3. Wound treatment products
Be sure to take wound treatment products with you. So that in case of an accidental cut, you don’t look around in confusion, but quickly stop the bleeding, treat the wound and cover it with something.
This includes:
- glue for wounds (a very useful thing, I recommend it),
- cotton pads (they are more convenient than cotton wool, and I couldn’t find them on sale in India),
- iodine or brilliant green (preferably in a pencil),
- plasters, bandages.
It is better to apply wound glue in a thin layer so that it dries quickly.
Zelenka is generally an irreplaceable thing. It can be used to quickly disinfect the desired area.
One day a monkey attacked my husband and scratched him. It was very far and long to get to the nearest hospital, and it was important to treat the wound in the first minutes, before any infection entered the blood. It’s good that we had a green pencil with us, which we immediately used. Later, the doctors praised us for treating the scratches right away.
4. Ointment for mosquito bites
Mosquitoes are not only carriers of dangerous diseases. In addition, their bites cause severe discomfort. Therefore, you need to take some ointment with you to get rid of itching.
I have this Mosquitol balm:
Be sure to read the article about that (there are a lot of them out there).
5. Standard set of medications
In addition to all of the above, you need to take with you a set of medications that you usually take at home. This will be your individual set, assembled to suit your needs.
I'll list mine:
- Rimantadine (antiviral),
- Paracetamol (antipyretic),
- Noshpa,
- Citramon,
- cold drops,
- electronic thermometer.
I hope the list above helps you pack all your travel essentials.
Be sure to read the article about how we visited Indian hospitals ( and ), how much it cost and whether it is difficult to explain to the doctor.
That's all I have for today. Thank you for your attention, bye everyone!
Your Lena Iskhakova
You need to pack your things for India very carefully, so as not to take too much and not forget what you wouldn’t find in India during the day.
My backpack weighed 7.5 kg, but I was traveling to northern India and took warm clothes and trekking boots. I tried to put together a backpack so that I would be allowed on the plane with it - Aeroflot allows you to take up to 10 kg into the cabin. If you go to warm regions, then it is quite possible to pack a smaller backpack - weighing 4-5 kg.
Here is a rough list of things you should take with you to India. Some things can be subtracted, and some things, on the contrary, can be added.
Documents and money
1. International passport with an Indian visa. You need to have copies of your passport and tickets with you and store them separately. You can also scan your passport and store the scan in your email. If you lose your passport, having a copy can speed up getting a new one.
2. Air ticket + photocopy (also in case of loss).
3. Cash (US dollars or euros). In India, credit cards are not accepted everywhere, so it is better to have cash. Cards are needed to pay for tickets online.
4. 3x4 photographs may be useful for permits and additional visas (if you are going to border areas).
5. Body bag for documents and money.
6. A guide to India, for example, published by Lonely Planet (you can buy it in bookstores or order online) or buy it already in India - I saw it there in Delhi and in small towns, you can buy new or used. It's almost a necessity. Without it, I would have spent significantly more money and time. It’s better, of course, to buy it in advance so you can read it before your trip.
Medicines and hygiene products
1. A small first aid kit in case of minor injuries (iodine, bandage, plaster, etc.).
2. Medicine for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract: enterosgel or activated carbon, lactobacterin, immodium, etc. I took only carbon, it was not useful to me. Coal based on the calculation that during illness (for example, diarrhea) you need to take 5-7 tablets (at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of your weight) 3-4 times a day.
3. For headaches - tsitromon, ketanov, etc.
4. If you are taking any medications, take a supply with you.
5. In many states where malaria is common, malaria preventatives should be taken.
7. Anti-mosquito products that are applied to the body and indoors (but there are no mosquitoes in the mountains)
8. Hygienic lipstick.
9. Drops or tetracycline eye ointment for conjunctivitis - can be useful, the tube weighs quite a bit.
10. Personal hygiene products (feminine pads are sold everywhere in India; tampons and thin pads for every day are more problematic).
11. Wet wipes, preferably antibacterial (can be purchased locally).
12. Sunglasses, if you use them.
13. Soap (but you can also buy it upon arrival), shampoo.
14. Potassium permanganate (for washing hands and fruits).
15. Sunscreen - it's quite easy to get sunburned. You can also buy it on the spot.
Clothes, shoes, etc.
1. Two sheets or one duvet cover. Bed linen in hotels is often of a dubious appearance, unless, of course, it is the Imperial Hotel. You can also buy it on the spot.
2. Clothes for hot weather. Women should cover their shoulders and should not wear tight T-shirts (exception: Goa). In other parts of India, morals are still strict; not even every T-shirt can be worn here. Dresses, blouses with and without embroidery can be bought in Delhi, cost 100-300 rubles, natural cotton. Indians, by the way, look very approvingly if foreigners walk around India in local clothes.
3. If you are going to the mountains, you should take clothes for cool weather, but this can be bought cheaply on the spot. But it’s better to take trekking boots with you.
4. Rain cape (when hiking in the mountains in some months).
5. Sneakers, sandals with Velcro.
6. A small backpack for a camera, water, etc., which you will carry with you every day. If the gifts bought in India do not fit into the backpack you arrived with, you can cheaply buy a large and capacious Chinese-made bag on the spot.
Necessary little things
1. Knife (easy to buy on the spot, since you won’t be allowed on the plane with it, you have to check it in your luggage). Needed, for example, to peel or cut fruit.
2. A small padlock (they use it to close doors in hotels and lock bags under benches on trains) - but this is not necessary. I didn’t have a lock with me, it’s easy to buy in India.
3. Flashlight, preferably LED. There are frequent power cuts in some parts of India.
4. Boiler (boil water for tea or for rinsing your mouth when brushing your teeth).
6. A metal mug (you can boil water in it).
7. Needles, threads, scissors (scissors will again have to be checked in your luggage).
8. Tee - if you have a lot of equipment that requires recharging. There is often only one socket in rooms. Easy to buy locally.
India is a country with a tropical climate, thousand-year-old traditions and strict laws that even tourists must comply with. Much will depend on how you dress, what you carry with you, and how you behave - namely, the attitude of the local population towards the “next” tourist.
It is better to take your time when packing your bag for India. After receiving the long-awaited documents, it is worth checking the contents of your suitcases several times - not to take anything unnecessary or especially valuable, but also not to forget what, without which your holiday in India will certainly be overshadowed.
Check out the approximate list of what you need to take with you to India. This list is incomplete and can be expanded with individual items.
Documents for traveling to India
Citizens of Russia for a period of stay in India up to 30 days, can receive an entry document upon arrival at the airport. To obtain the right to visit the country, you must have:
International passport with expiration date from 6 months at the time of planned departure from India;
Copies of completed pages Russian passport;
One color photo on any digital media in format.jpeg. The file size must not exceed 300 kb ;
Completed and certified visa application form. It is certified online in 4 days before departure;
Visa or MasterCard card with an open account for payment of visa fee in the amount of $60.
If you plan to live in India over 30 days, then you will have to apply for a visa in advance and only through Consulate General of India in Moscow.
international passport
Packing your suitcase for India
Cloth
When traveling to any place in India except Goa, you should remember that it is indecent for women to bare their shoulders or knees, wear too revealing or tight clothes, or look provocative. There are no such restrictions.
Any clothing should be light, light and at the same time quite comfortable. It would be good to have a few with you T-shirts, two pairs shorts or breeches, trousers or jeans, some skirts or dresses. Helps a lot during combustion long sleeve T-shirt, which will protect burned skin from new stress in the form of UV rays.
Example of clothing in India
For swimming and sunbathing on the beach, you need to take a pair of swimming trunks or swimsuits. But for cool Indian summer nights it is better to take with you sweater or summer jacket, because walking and sightseeing in the evening is even more comfortable than during the day. It would also be better to take several pairs socks and more clean underwear.
When traveling, don’t forget about hats. The hot sun of this country can cause sunstroke, so it is better to cover your head with a light shade. Panama hat, wide-brimmed hat or cap.
For a trip to the mountains, warmer clothes will be useful, however, you can buy them locally for a reasonable price. You may also need rain cover, however, it will only be needed in especially rainy months, or again when going to the mountains.
Shoes
Shoes for a trip to India need to be chosen especially carefully. These should be comfortable shoes, preferably made from natural materials, and preferably already worn, since new shoes sometimes begin to chafe, although they seemed comfortable.
For mountain hikes and long excursions, it is better to choose on sneakers or other closed, comfortable shoes on a small heel. In such shoes the foot will not get tired for a long time, so it is an ideal option for long walks.
The best way to get around the city is sandals, light shoes or other open shoes, in which the leg will breathe. And for walking on the beach or even going into the water, flip flops or beach slippers are best.
In the country it's better don't wear open shoes, no matter how hot the weather is. In the Indian jungle there are a lot of dangers in the form of representatives of the local fauna - poisonous snakes and spiders are found even near densely populated villages.
To visit various entertainment and public places you can take high heel shoes, however, you shouldn’t wear it all the time - your legs will get too tired, which will significantly spoil your rest.
First aid kit
Every tourist must have a first aid kit - not only comfort, but also health after the trip depends on it. In addition to the personal medications you need to take, your first aid kit should include:
· Bandage, iodine, plaster and other means for treating minor injuries;
· Medicines for stomach disorders (activated carbon, Immodium, Linex, etc.);
· Remedies for headaches. Please note that aspirin is not sold in Russia;
· Simple painkillers;
· Remedies for conjunctivitis - ointment or drops;
· Hygienic lipstick;
· Medicines that relieve cold symptoms;
· Drops or ointment for nasal congestion;
· Personal hygiene products - in India it is difficult to buy, for example, feminine pads or cotton wool;
· Malaria preventive medications may be helpful.
In Indian pharmacies you can see analogues many “Russian” drugs, but under different names. You can buy them only at your own peril and risk. The quality of some medicines in India is constantly criticized by international doctors' organizations.
Pharmacy in India
What to take when traveling with a child?
When traveling with a child under 14 years of age, he must be entered in your passport. After 14 the child is entitled your document.
Many personal hygiene products in India there is simply no such thing, so it would be better to take diapers, powders and other products with you. The same applies to special food.
A child should be dressed in the same way as an adult, in light, comfortable clothes. light clothes. Don't forget about headdress.
Important little things
Sun cream- no joke, tourist “currency” in India. They sell it at every turn, but the quality and prices will upset even the most generous tourists. Therefore, it is better to take it from home, or better yet, with a reserve.
Be sure to take a few with you adapters for sockets. Some hotels still use an outdated standard. In addition, there may be only one socket in the room - electricity remains a luxury for a number of Indian states even in the 21st century. In this case you need to have with you tee or extension.
The electrical problems won't end there. Every visitor to India, even in such a rich state as Goa, should have with him LED flashlight kit. Rolling blackouts at power plants are a common occurrence here.
The issue of sanitation in Indian hotels is also easy to solve - just take your own towels And bed sheets. With the latter, by the way, you need special vigilance - too expensive sheets can be stolen by maids.
For long outdoor excursions in India, a few replacement pairs will come in handy sunglasses.
When traveling on your own, always have with you GPS -navigator in a charged smartphone or special device. It makes no sense to take “paper” maps and guidebooks for tourists - many settlements simply do not appear on them.
GPS navigator in your phone
Indians speak good English, and in large cities there are even experts in Russian. But nonetheless, hindi phrasebook It is highly advisable to have it with you. If you can find a similar one marathi phrasebook, then you can safely go to Maharashtra on excursions to the legendary Bollywood film studios.
India is a mysterious Asian country. What she hides inside herself is unknown. If you are planning a trip to India, the first thing you need to do is pack a first aid kit for India for your trip. You can take advantage of the individual experience of tourists who have visited this country more than once. In terms of medicine, India is a fairly advanced country, and most of the medicines we are used to are sold in local pharmacies or have Indian analogues, so it is not advisable to take a lot of medicines with you. But if you are very sensitive to your body and are afraid to “stuff” it with unknown drugs, it is better, of course, to play it safe and take a more extensive list of medications. In addition, it may happen that in your desire to explore the mysterious India you will end up in its remote areas. And there are unlikely to be pharmacies on the way often. India is famous for its products for skin and hair; there is highly developed Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicine, the adherents of which use plant-based preparations without the content of animal fats, as well as chemical components, to treat various diseases. The experience of thousands of years of using plants in medicine, of course, can be used. However, skeptics are accustomed to playing it safe in such cases and believing only in their own experience. What medications to take with you to India The first question that most tourists ask before traveling to India is whether they need to be vaccinated. Yes, we should. But not all. And not necessarily. If you are going to visit Goa for just 2 weeks, vaccinations are not necessary at all. And if your plans include excursions to abandoned parts of the country, walks through the forests, then it is better to get vaccinated against Hepatitis, malaria and other diseases, the list of which can be easily found out by calling the Moscow central vaccination point. But for the majority of tourists there is simple advice - maintain hygiene! Wash your hands often, eat only washed vegetables and fruits, do not eat on the street, quench your thirst only with water from plastic bottles, but never from the tap. Treat wounds and scratches promptly with antiseptic preparations, and after swimming in the sea, take a fresh shower. What should the contents of your first aid kit be? Antiseptics. Miramistin, hydrogen peroxide and others. Elastic bandage. Regular bandages are sold everywhere in India. These products should always be taken with you during motorcycle trips. Unfortunately, sooner or later, through your own fault or not, you will fall and abrasions will appear on your knee or elbows that will need to be quickly disinfected. And even if you don’t fall off the motorcycle, you will scrape your skin off on thorns or stones. Antipyretic drugs. For example, Aspirin. These medications will help get rid of mild headaches that can occur due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Europeans and Russians in India often suffer from mild migraines. In addition, the climate of India is such that the heat of the day is often replaced by a slight coolness in the evening. This means there is a risk of colds. Activated carbon, Festal and Noshpa. In Indian restaurants, even continental food is prepared so specifically that in the first days it can cause stomach pain and sometimes intestinal disorders. Sun cream and sunscreen. Everyone knows the specifics of their skin themselves. But in the first 3-4 days, it is advisable for even tanned people to protect themselves from the scorching rays of the midday Indian sun. Well, if you have light, pinkish skin, going to India without these products is simply contraindicated! Antihistamines. India is an ever-blooming country. And local exotic fruits, which you are unlikely to miss, can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, take Suprastin, Claritin or Diazolin with you. Medicines for mosquito bites. If you like to spend evenings outdoors or, for example, sleep in a hammock, mosquito repellent cream or spray should definitely be in your first aid kit. Bring feminine hygiene products and contraception with you! Of course, they are here, but you won’t find the usual products from European brands. It is not recommended to change such products, especially on vacation. We also recommend that men bring contraceptives from home. Just in case! You never know what’s out there, in this mysterious India...
If you are going on a long trip to India and plan to visit several cities and states, you should not fill your suitcases - you need to limit yourself to the bare necessities. Almost everything you might not have with you can be purchased locally at low prices.
When packing in your suitcase or backpack, remember that most of the year (from February to October) the country is warm, so you may only need warm clothes in mountainous areas (and there they will certainly come in handy). A windbreaker or sweatshirt will be enough. Women in India are better off wearing covered clothing (covered shoulders and long skirts or trousers), otherwise you may be considered vulgar and get a lot of sideways glances.
The most suitable shoes for traveling in India are sandals that fit your feet tightly. Sneakers are useful for mountainous areas.
Next on the list of what to take with you to India is bedding: a pair of sheets, a towel. In Indian hotels (even mid-level ones) the bed linen is of extremely questionable freshness and cleanliness. For hiking, a blanket for spending the night in the mountains will not be amiss.
Among the things to take with you to India, special mention should be made of a soap dish (for washing hands, fruits and vegetables), toilet paper (Indians do not use toilet paper, so it is mainly found only in hotels), wet antiseptic wipes, from insects.
What medications to take with you to India
First of all, drugs for intestinal and stomach disorders - Immodium, Linex, Smecta, Mezim. Also in the first aid kit should be iodine, a bandage, an antiseptic (miramistin, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine), a remedy for headaches and heart pain, an anti-inflammatory agent, and hygiene products for women.
What to take your child to India
When traveling with a child, you should stock up on sanitary napkins, which should be with you everywhere. You can also take foods that can be stored without refrigeration: cookies, nuts, candies, dried fruits, corn in cans, since Indian food is too spicy and you can’t find food suitable for a light snack everywhere.