what to do with main backpack during the day?

travellinglassie · May 12th, 2008, 00:51

Hi IM

I'm completely new to this forum so hello!

I'm travelling to India in under two weeks. Although I will be volunteering in Kerala for 6 weeks at the beginning, I am then off travelling on my own

but excited.

What do travellers do with their main backpack during their days travelling? Do most hotels offer a left luggage service? Or do some people leave them in their hotel rooms?

thanks

Jenny

edwardseco · May 12th, 2008, 00:59

That is what I have a hotel room for as opposed to a bed.. I try not to carry what I couldn't afford to lose. You should close up windows..

Nick-H · May 12th, 2008, 00:59

Mod note:

Deleted your other thread in accordance with your note.

Thanks

wonderwomanusa · May 12th, 2008, 08:59

I never leave money or travellers' checks or my camera in my hotel room; I do leave my travel bag there when I'm out all day.

I also carry my own padlock, and use it instead of one the hotel may provide.

zoltan · May 12th, 2008, 09:17

Generally, keep all valuables with you in a day pack (or the like).

Your main bag should be kept in your hotel room. At the risk of sounding paranoid, as WonderWoman recommends, use your own padlock (a good solid one) on the door to the room; and as Edwardseco points out, make sure the windows are closed & locked.

Also, make sure that there are no obvious points of entry into the room. I met a lady from London who told me that she was staying in the "Y" in Delhi & someone tried to creep through an open window at the top of the door - she saw a hand snaking through to further open the window & she slammed it shut.

Cheers
Zoltan

Nick-H · May 12th, 2008, 10:28

I've always left everything in my room! And that includes having staff access the room for cleaning. Wouldn't leave valuables on display, though, and would lock the case; my reasoning is that, on a bad day, temptation can make a thief of an honest man.

I guess I've been lucky. Haven't travelled low-budget, though.

jinjapaleskin · May 12th, 2008, 10:41

I'm guessing, and I'm sure that she'll clarify if i'm incorrect that travellinlassie is referring to where to put the bag when check out is 12pm and she wants to wander as next connection is for example at 5pm.
I have never been to India before either, and wonder if like most places the hotels will allow you to leave the luggage behind reception ( and yes your own padlock is useful here)until you need it?
JInj

travellinglassie · May 12th, 2008, 14:46

thats another good question actually jinjapaleskin but not quite the one I was after. Thank you for all your resonses - very helpful

- one more thing, what about your passport, do you take that with you everywhere you go or leave it in your room?

mr_rush · May 12th, 2008, 22:11

I always take my passport with me unless i'm staying in a top hotel where i can leave it at reception. remember to make a photocopy or better still scan and keep a copy on email.

edwardseco · May 12th, 2008, 22:34

As per Mr Rush 100%..

May 12th, 2008, 00:51	#1
travellinglassie Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 8	what to do with main backpack during the day? Hi IM I'm completely new to this forum so hello! I'm travelling to India in under two weeks. Although I will be volunteering in Kerala for 6 weeks at the beginning, I am then off travelling on my own but excited. What do travellers do with their main backpack during their days travelling? Do most hotels offer a left luggage service? Or do some people leave them in their hotel rooms? thanks Jenny

May 12th, 2008, 00:59	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,471	Mod note: Deleted your other thread in accordance with your note. Thanks __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

May 12th, 2008, 09:17	#5
zoltan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 445	Generally, keep all valuables with you in a day pack (or the like). Your main bag should be kept in your hotel room. At the risk of sounding paranoid, as WonderWoman recommends, use your own padlock (a good solid one) on the door to the room; and as Edwardseco points out, make sure the windows are closed & locked. Also, make sure that there are no obvious points of entry into the room. I met a lady from London who told me that she was staying in the "Y" in Delhi & someone tried to creep through an open window at the top of the door - she saw a hand snaking through to further open the window & she slammed it shut. Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

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May 12th, 2008, 00:59	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,536	That is what I have a hotel room for as opposed to a bed.. I try not to carry what I couldn't afford to lose. You should close up windows..

May 12th, 2008, 08:59	#4
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,967	I never leave money or travellers' checks or my camera in my hotel room; I do leave my travel bag there when I'm out all day. I also carry my own padlock, and use it instead of one the hotel may provide.

May 12th, 2008, 10:28	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,471	I've always left everything in my room! And that includes having staff access the room for cleaning. Wouldn't leave valuables on display, though, and would lock the case; my reasoning is that, on a bad day, temptation can make a thief of an honest man. I guess I've been lucky. Haven't travelled low-budget, though.

May 12th, 2008, 10:41	#7
jinjapaleskin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DEVON Posts: 46	I'm guessing, and I'm sure that she'll clarify if i'm incorrect that travellinlassie is referring to where to put the bag when check out is 12pm and she wants to wander as next connection is for example at 5pm. I have never been to India before either, and wonder if like most places the hotels will allow you to leave the luggage behind reception ( and yes your own padlock is useful here)until you need it? JInj

May 12th, 2008, 14:46	#8
travellinglassie Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 8	thats another good question actually jinjapaleskin but not quite the one I was after. Thank you for all your resonses - very helpful - one more thing, what about your passport, do you take that with you everywhere you go or leave it in your room?

May 12th, 2008, 22:11	#9
mr_rush Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 89	I always take my passport with me unless i'm staying in a top hotel where i can leave it at reception. remember to make a photocopy or better still scan and keep a copy on email.

May 12th, 2008, 22:34	#10
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,536	As per Mr Rush 100%..

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