2 suitcases and a backpack: recipe for disaster?

Norky13 · Jul 27th, 2006, 02:54

I guess I am writing this because I am freaking out a little. I usually "travel light" with one medium sized suitcase; however, for my India trip in the near future I feel as if I am CRAZY. Here is the deal...

I am traveling to Delhi and Jaipur for a medical elective. I have packed my normal medium sized suitcase for my clothing and personal items, as well as a regular backpack for my carry on. However, I am also bringing medical supplies to be donated in India and they take more than half of an additional large size suitcase. The remaining half of the large suitcase is filled with gifts for my friends parents who live in Delhi (as a favor for my friend). So that means I will have 1 backpack, 1 medium suitcase, and 1 large suitcase!!!!

I feel as if I am going to stick out as some sort of western diva or princess with this amount of luggage. I just don't want to be targeted in the Delhi airport.

I am getting picked up from the airport by a local coordinator, but does anyone have any advice for me in the airport with this much luggage?!?!

Thanks in advance,

kidsan · Jul 27th, 2006, 03:02

don't worry about it would be my advice!
If you've gotta take it all then that's how it is. Make sure you get met at the airport...there'll always be someone to help you carry it for a few rupees and if you're worried that you'll stand out you should see how much luggage indian families travel with!!

Sama · Jul 27th, 2006, 04:13

yes, as kidsan says, don't worry about it! as long as you're getting picked up you'll be fine. and even if you weren't getting picked up, you'd still be fine. Indian families travel with trunks!

PeakXV · Jul 27th, 2006, 04:20

That's nothing! You should see when some NRI families travel back to India. Alot of their luggage is right out of the 60's/70's and it is stacked and PHD(piled high & deep!) with gifts et al

. There are tons of luggage carts waiting just after you clear customs and head for the conveyor belt. You will have no problem and won't raise an eyebrow with that small load.

Norky13 · Jul 27th, 2006, 05:55

Thanks so much for your help! I feel much better now.

What about traveling on a bus from Delhi to Jaipur with this much luggage- is it still "normal"?

Regards,

PeakXV · Jul 27th, 2006, 06:04

Those deluxe buses have lots of room underneath and there are all kinds of coolies around to take it off your hands. Anything goes with luggage in India ..... once you unload your gifts and parcels - you'll be foot loose and fancy free .... until you start buying souvenirs and gifts to go home with.

dzibead · Jul 27th, 2006, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakXV

That's nothing! You should see when some NRI families travel back to India. Alot of their luggage is right out of the 60's/70's and it is stacked and PHD(piled high & deep!) with gifts et al

. There are tons of luggage carts waiting just after you clear customs and head for the conveyor belt. You will have no problem and won't raise an eyebrow with that small load.

Peak isn't kidding! Wait till you see what the other passengers (the NRI's) have piled up on their luggage carts in the check-in line at the airport! You won't believe it!

Not just "normal" luggage, but huge appliance boxes, the most GIGANTIC suitcases you've ever seen and not just one ...

Heck, if you have a lot of luggage, you'll fit right in!

DianeN. · Aug 1st, 2006, 18:46

When I went to India several years ago, I travelled with a huge amount of Japanese foodstuffs that my Indian friends asked me to bring for them. I didn't mind at all...my suitcases were soon emptied, and believe me, I came back home with it full of all sorts of wonderful things.

Jul 27th, 2006, 02:54	#1
Norky13 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 9	2 suitcases and a backpack: recipe for disaster? I guess I am writing this because I am freaking out a little. I usually "travel light" with one medium sized suitcase; however, for my India trip in the near future I feel as if I am CRAZY. Here is the deal... I am traveling to Delhi and Jaipur for a medical elective. I have packed my normal medium sized suitcase for my clothing and personal items, as well as a regular backpack for my carry on. However, I am also bringing medical supplies to be donated in India and they take more than half of an additional large size suitcase. The remaining half of the large suitcase is filled with gifts for my friends parents who live in Delhi (as a favor for my friend). So that means I will have 1 backpack, 1 medium suitcase, and 1 large suitcase!!!! I feel as if I am going to stick out as some sort of western diva or princess with this amount of luggage. I just don't want to be targeted in the Delhi airport. I am getting picked up from the airport by a local coordinator, but does anyone have any advice for me in the airport with this much luggage?!?! Thanks in advance, __________________ *Norky*

Jul 27th, 2006, 04:13	#3
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,465	yes, as kidsan says, don't worry about it! as long as you're getting picked up you'll be fine. and even if you weren't getting picked up, you'd still be fine. Indian families travel with trunks! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Jul 27th, 2006, 04:20	#4
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,395	That's nothing! You should see when some NRI families travel back to India. Alot of their luggage is right out of the 60's/70's and it is stacked and PHD(piled high & deep!) with gifts et al . There are tons of luggage carts waiting just after you clear customs and head for the conveyor belt. You will have no problem and won't raise an eyebrow with that small load. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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Jul 27th, 2006, 03:02	#2
kidsan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nouakchott Posts: 699	don't worry about it would be my advice! If you've gotta take it all then that's how it is. Make sure you get met at the airport...there'll always be someone to help you carry it for a few rupees and if you're worried that you'll stand out you should see how much luggage indian families travel with!!

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Norky13 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 9	Thanks so much for your help! I feel much better now. What about traveling on a bus from Delhi to Jaipur with this much luggage- is it still "normal"? Regards,

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,395	Those deluxe buses have lots of room underneath and there are all kinds of coolies around to take it off your hands. Anything goes with luggage in India ..... once you unload your gifts and parcels - you'll be foot loose and fancy free .... until you start buying souvenirs and gifts to go home with.

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DianeN. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Japan Posts: 255	When I went to India several years ago, I travelled with a huge amount of Japanese foodstuffs that my Indian friends asked me to bring for them. I didn't mind at all...my suitcases were soon emptied, and believe me, I came back home with it full of all sorts of wonderful things.

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