Packing List

PRE-DEPARTURE

Get your FX Cheat Sheet
Read the Travel Advisory for your destination
Passport
Visa
Health Documentation
Transportation Tickets
Emergency Information
Insurance
Hotel Reservations
Traveler's Checks
Currency
Credit Cards
Guide Books and Maps
Trip Cancellation/Medical Insurance
Personal Identification
Photocopies of Documentation
Special Event Reservations (art, popular festivals, sporting events)

BASIC

Luggage/Travel Pack
Travel Clothing
Rain Protection
Travel Footwear
Visor or Brimmed Hat
Camera, Film
Video Camera, Tapes
Radiation Shield for Film
Water Bottle
Language Books
Reading Materials
Address Book
Travel Journal
Scarf/Bandanna
Games/Playing Cards
Binoculars
Travel Lock
Luggage ID Tags

MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Flashlight Batteries/Bulb
Matches or Lighter
Camera Batteries
Visa
Mini Sewing/Repair Kit
Duct Tape
Portable Lightweight Travel Iron or Steamer
Travel Clothesline & Clothespins
Sink Stopper for Hotel Sinks
Mesh Bag for Dirty Laundry
Zip close Plastic Bags

MEDICATION

Aspirin/Pain Reliever
Cold Medicine
Diarrhea Medicine
Contact Lens Preparation
Laxative
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen
Sunburn Relief
Antibiotic Cream
Malaria Pills
Motion Sickness Medicine
Personal Hygiene Items
Personal Prescription
Water Purification System
Vitamins

TOILETRIES

Comb/Brush
Toothbrush/Paste
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Soap: Personal and Laundry
Insect Repellent
Skin Care Lotions/Creams
Make Up
Mirror
Manicure Articles
Shampoo
Sunscreen/Lip Balm
Towel
Shaving Cream
Blow Dryer
Towel/Washcloth
Nalgene® Bottles (for shampoo & laundry soap)

HOME CHECKLIST

Stop deliveries
Have Post Office hold mail
Arrange for care of pets, lawn and house plants
Set-up a timed lighting system
Check timed night lighting system
Notify local police of your absence
Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbor
Empty refrigerator
Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances, etc.)
Turn down thermostat
Turn off water heater
Store valuables in a safe place
Personal Prescription
Lock all doors and windows

Useful Links

An Introduction To India

India, where culture echoes, tradition speaks, beauty enthrals and diversity delights. Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by an endless stretch of golden beaches, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, misty mountain retreats, colourful people, rich cultures and festivities. Awesomely vast, anciently exotic, divinely colorful - India is a mesmerizing portrait that adorns the world of travel and tourism with its sheer beauty and diversity. Holidays in India are package full of delights designed to enthral.