A suitably attired gent in Himachal

Rogue Two · Nov 12th, 2007, 12:04

Hi folks. Here's the gen:

I'm going to Goa for Christmas (for a couple of months) but want to spend a few weeks in Himachal Pradesh. Now,I've been in Thailand for four months and pretty much all fo my clothing is for the warm tropics. Does anyone know where I can buy warm clothing before heading into the hills? Will I need to stop off in Delhi to do it?

Thanks,

RII

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 12th, 2007, 12:15

you have to stop somewhere to but warm clothes...do you think you have any other option than Delhi ?? like are you stopping in Chandigarh...OR some other city ?

Mind you around Christmas Delhi gets pretty Chilli too...maybe less than 5 C

capt_mahajan · Nov 12th, 2007, 13:05

If you are not too fussy, and are not going up too far into the hills, maybe you will get a few things in Goa, with difficulty.

Otherwise, for much more variety or serious winter clothing, Delhi is a good option.

Rogue Two · Nov 14th, 2007, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

you have to stop somewhere to but warm clothes...do you think you have any other option than Delhi ?? like are you stopping in Chandigarh...OR some other city ?

Mind you around Christmas Delhi gets pretty Chilli too...maybe less than 5 C

I am planning to stop in Chandigarh, yeah. I'll have a look there. Otherwise I'll shiver in Manali until I can find something.

Cheers,

RII

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 14th, 2007, 14:00

you will shiver as soon as you enter Northern India...if you are not used to low temperatures then anything below 10 C can get very chilly indeed..

matte63 · Nov 14th, 2007, 14:02

any large city in the north will have plenty of warm clothing, maybe not northface etc, but functional. I wouldbuy in dehli, large choice.

Kapumana · Nov 14th, 2007, 14:31

Are you in Thailand now? If so go to a big Central store where you can buy jeans, boots and jumpers - I even bought a ski-type sweater there one year.
Good hand knit Tibetan sweaters can be bought in McLeod Ganj and Kullu shawls are available all over Himachal and are a good buy for both guys and gals.

Rogue Two · Nov 15th, 2007, 15:13

Thanks chaps.

I was actually in Darjeeling and Sikkim last May and survived with a pair of walking shoes (real Merrell ones from home) and one of those fake Puma jackets (the ones with the three stripes on the arm) that I bought in Darjeeling.

I'm from the north of England and most years I wear a t-shirt from April to September in the UK, however I do understand that it's a *lot* colder in Simla than Sheffield.

karuna · Nov 15th, 2007, 16:58

You're from Sheffield and support Forest? My other half's from Manchester and supports Forest. What is it with you Northerners?

Rogue Two · Nov 16th, 2007, 13:21

No, I'm from Nottingham, but I spent most of my formative years in York. I used Sheffield because it alliterated nicely with 'Shimla'. It was a decision that I suspected, at the time, that I would regret.

Everyone loves Forest.

Anyway, what's it with you Southerners all supporting Man U?

Rogue Two · Nov 16th, 2007, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapumana

Good hand knit Tibetan sweaters can be bought in McLeod Ganj and Kullu shawls are available all over Himachal and are a good buy for both guys and gals.

I thought about that, but the thing ism I *really* don't want to look like a gap-year student. I'll try Delhi.

Nov 12th, 2007, 12:04	#1
Rogue Two n00b Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 77	A suitably attired gent in Himachal Hi folks. Here's the gen: I'm going to Goa for Christmas (for a couple of months) but want to spend a few weeks in Himachal Pradesh. Now,I've been in Thailand for four months and pretty much all fo my clothing is for the warm tropics. Does anyone know where I can buy warm clothing before heading into the hills? Will I need to stop off in Delhi to do it? Thanks, RII __________________ Seeking solace at the centre of attention is like seeking sustenance at the centre of a doughnut...

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,731	you have to stop somewhere to but warm clothes...do you think you have any other option than Delhi ?? like are you stopping in Chandigarh...OR some other city ? Mind you around Christmas Delhi gets pretty Chilli too...maybe less than 5 C __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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Rogue Two n00b Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 77	Thanks chaps. I was actually in Darjeeling and Sikkim last May and survived with a pair of walking shoes (real Merrell ones from home) and one of those fake Puma jackets (the ones with the three stripes on the arm) that I bought in Darjeeling. I'm from the north of England and most years I wear a t-shirt from April to September in the UK, however I do understand that it's a lot colder in Simla than Sheffield.

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Rogue Two n00b Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 77	No, I'm from Nottingham, but I spent most of my formative years in York. I used Sheffield because it alliterated nicely with 'Shimla'. It was a decision that I suspected, at the time, that I would regret. Everyone loves Forest. Anyway, what's it with you Southerners all supporting Man U?

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