Where can you buy alcohol hand rub / Purell in India??

Hannah82 · Sep 19th, 2009, 19:52

Hey!

Am in Leh at the mo and have a small bottle of alcohol rub but it's running out FAST and I'm gonna need reinforcements. Heading south to Manali/Dharamsala then to Rishikesh, is there *anywhere* I can get some?? If not, what are the alternatives?

All replies gratefully received!

Cheers x

Shivani Skydancer · Sep 19th, 2009, 20:12

Hannah

You can get something similar. It is a disinfectant hand wash gel. It is made by the reputable 'Himalaya' company. It's available widely throughout India. There is a Himalaya shop in Mcleodganj, on Temple Road, but you can get it in many grocery stores too.

It's called "Pure Hands". Kills 99.9% of germs, so it is about equal to your Purell wash. 50ml costs 39 rupees - also available in larger sizes. Do check the expiry date, as some shops have old stock.

livinhimalayas · Sep 19th, 2009, 23:48

I second what Shivani has written above.

abracax · Sep 20th, 2009, 04:52

Wonderful - finally a useful bit of info on this site. Thanks to Osama, you can't travel with this stuff anymore, and it is essential for life.

Sep 19th, 2009, 19:52	#1
Hannah82 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 35	Where can you buy alcohol hand rub / Purell in India?? Hey! Am in Leh at the mo and have a small bottle of alcohol rub but it's running out FAST and I'm gonna need reinforcements. Heading south to Manali/Dharamsala then to Rishikesh, is there anywhere I can get some?? If not, what are the alternatives? All replies gratefully received! Cheers x

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livinhimalayas still learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Abode of Snow Posts: 3,342	I second what Shivani has written above. __________________ He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees. - Benjamin Franklin

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abracax Mahaguru Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 709	Wonderful - finally a useful bit of info on this site. Thanks to Osama, you can't travel with this stuff anymore, and it is essential for life. __________________ tbontbtitq (Shakespeare's password)

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Sep 19th, 2009, 20:12	#2
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	Hannah You can get something similar. It is a disinfectant hand wash gel. It is made by the reputable 'Himalaya' company. It's available widely throughout India. There is a Himalaya shop in Mcleodganj, on Temple Road, but you can get it in many grocery stores too. It's called "Pure Hands". Kills 99.9% of germs, so it is about equal to your Purell wash. 50ml costs 39 rupees - also available in larger sizes. Do check the expiry date, as some shops have old stock.