Where to Buy Mosquito Net in Delhi?

Caprimax · Jan 6th, 2007, 14:58

Hello! I know there are a lot of posts about the mosquitos but I have not found the answer to this...
Do I need to buy a mosquito net, or are they provided by hotels/guest houses for you? Should I have one with me when I arrive in India, or can I buy one in Delhi? Where in Delhi? Also, I read a lot of "names" Good Knight, Electric zappers, Alrco, Aerogard... Can I get those things in India? What is the best thing to use at night in your bedroom...? Thanks!

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 6th, 2007, 16:00

Mosquito net you can buy in Pahargunj bazar.
Electric devices like All-out anad Good Knight are available at general stores and chemist shops.
In the bed-room you can use an electric plug in device, a coil like "Tortoise" which is burnt to repel the insects with the smoke, as well as creams applied to the skin, such as Odomos.

Caprimax · Jan 6th, 2007, 16:11

Thank You Sanjay! You guys are the best!
Can I use the coil "Tortoise" even if I keep the windows closed, or will I get sick from the smoke an d be in even worse shape?

Also, how much can I expect to pay for a mosquito net? Can I get by without it in February/March in Delhi, Rajasthan, Varanasi, or do I really need to carry one with me?

This is my first trip to India, I am a woman traveling alone, and I am apprehensive about getting sick... Thanks again...

cyberhippie · Jan 6th, 2007, 16:15

Burning a coil give me a sore throat in the morning, The goodknight vapouriser machines Sanjay talks of, are far better!!

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 6th, 2007, 16:55

It's a very small box, keep it with you, use it if you find mossies buzzing around.
In a closed room, the smoke has a peculiar smell, if u can get used to it, so be it. With the window open, its better if the window has a screen, so the insects will not fly in.
There are electric plug in devices with a thermal pad, and there are those that vaporize a liquid. See which one works best for you.

dhans · Jan 8th, 2007, 10:20

We've used the good knight appliance (the silver mat type) over the past two weeks and they work great. The smell i reasonably nice, so it even covers smells in a hotelroom that are less attractive.

Hans

Jan 6th, 2007, 14:58	#1
Caprimax Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 15	Where to Buy Mosquito Net in Delhi? Hello! I know there are a lot of posts about the mosquitos but I have not found the answer to this... Do I need to buy a mosquito net, or are they provided by hotels/guest houses for you? Should I have one with me when I arrive in India, or can I buy one in Delhi? Where in Delhi? Also, I read a lot of "names" Good Knight, Electric zappers, Alrco, Aerogard... Can I get those things in India? What is the best thing to use at night in your bedroom...? Thanks!

Jan 8th, 2007, 10:20	#6
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,563	We've used the good knight appliance (the silver mat type) over the past two weeks and they work great. The smell i reasonably nice, so it even covers smells in a hotelroom that are less attractive. Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

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SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Mosquito net you can buy in Pahargunj bazar. Electric devices like All-out anad Good Knight are available at general stores and chemist shops. In the bed-room you can use an electric plug in device, a coil like "Tortoise" which is burnt to repel the insects with the smoke, as well as creams applied to the skin, such as Odomos.

Jan 6th, 2007, 16:11	#3
Caprimax Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 15	Thank You Sanjay! You guys are the best! Can I use the coil "Tortoise" even if I keep the windows closed, or will I get sick from the smoke an d be in even worse shape? Also, how much can I expect to pay for a mosquito net? Can I get by without it in February/March in Delhi, Rajasthan, Varanasi, or do I really need to carry one with me? This is my first trip to India, I am a woman traveling alone, and I am apprehensive about getting sick... Thanks again...

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Burning a coil give me a sore throat in the morning, The goodknight vapouriser machines Sanjay talks of, are far better!!

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SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	It's a very small box, keep it with you, use it if you find mossies buzzing around. In a closed room, the smoke has a peculiar smell, if u can get used to it, so be it. With the window open, its better if the window has a screen, so the insects will not fly in. There are electric plug in devices with a thermal pad, and there are those that vaporize a liquid. See which one works best for you.

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