Packing Tips for India travel - What's in your bag? The essentials to bring and what to leave at home. Includes questions about costs.

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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 21:45   #1
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My bags 1/2 empty!!

Even with the sleeping bag and mozzy net in it's still empty lol every time i go away i gain extra room somehow! i wonder what i've missed out
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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 21:51   #2
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Old cricket programs bought from a car boot sale, they'll open most doors.
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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 21:55   #3
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You've left out all the things you're just going to have to buy when you get here, lol
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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 21:55   #4
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Old cricket programs bought from a car boot sale, they'll open most doors.

awwww! now you say i'm off thursday











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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 22:00   #5
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Photos of family, house, car, local attractions (or just a few local postcards).
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You've left out all the things you're just going to have to buy when you get here, lol


last time that was my jacket and showergell lol




Reminds me get hoody out of dryer......
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Photos! great idea!! something to chat about on the trains


Worth sticking a game in the bag? what do indians like (can't play cricket on the train )
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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 22:12   #8
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Worth sticking a game in the bag? what do indians like (can't play cricket on the train )
There could be a whole new thread on that subject.

I doubt Buckaroo would be top of the list.

A pack of playing cards is always useful.
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Worth sticking a game in the bag? what do indians like (can't play cricket on the train )
Playing Cards are the most popular game in India during train journey
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Backgammon seems to go down well unless of course you can fit a Carrom (spelling?) board in your half-empty bag!
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Even with the sleeping bag and mozzy net in it's still empty lol every time i go away i gain extra room somehow! i wonder what i've missed out
But how BIG is your 1/2 empty bag The bags Indians carry on trips can hold a baby elephant Is your bag a 1/2 empty carry-on? or a 1/2 empty elephant carrier
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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 23:38   #12
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good for you! now you can bring back some great stuff and still have room left over....
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Old Nov 2nd, 2005, 00:17   #13
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I doubt Buckaroo would be top of the list.
or 'Hangman' for that matter !

I found a stack of 'Euro 96' T shirts bought at East Street Market ( a South London 'anything goes' market) bought in 1997 ( complete with proper labels with holograms - Be they out of date ! ) for £1 each opened MANY doors...

Otherwise.. Travel light !
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What kind of card games ??
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maybe you will need a friend. try a cuddly toy
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