packing for the south

oxen · Oct 25th, 2003, 11:24

we're 2 girls going to the South for 2 months, December to Feb...
know you what sorta clothes we should take?
do we need to bring sleeping bags? or will it be too hot for that?
tis our first trip so any good tips would be much appreciated!

bijapuri · Oct 25th, 2003, 14:14

s.bags no
sensible shoes, but NOT hiking shoes,yeah
get indian clothes ASAP-salwaar khameez and drupad
slingshot for monkeys

oxen · Oct 26th, 2003, 10:13

thanks bijapuri,
so no sleeping bag - what do u think we should take instead? one of those light liner things?? or a sheet?
as for shoes, why not hiking shoes??
we were thinking of doing some hiking in the national parks...
what sort of shoes do you think are sufficient?

cheers!

radz · Oct 26th, 2003, 15:30

November , December moonsoon season,so dont forget to pack Umberala or raincoat if possibel or u can buy plastic one from India itself.

Just heared tv regional news ,

TRICHY too have Dengeu fever caught up.so pack mosquito precaution .

picklepak · Nov 5th, 2003, 13:28

Oxen, one option instead of a sleeping bag (too hot!) would be to purchase a long, soft silk sari when you arrive and then have someone stitch it along the sides so that it's like a sleep sheet... it can be very comfortable, looks cool and most of all keeps the bugs out. I found the silk will roll down to a very small size, is lightweight and comfy on the train too.

Just bring light cotton clothes, you can get them washed often. As two females you'll want one set of semi-conservative clothes that don't bare your shoulders or thighs in addition to regular summer stuff. You'll probably buy Indian clothes when you arrive anyway so jump on the plane carrying the bare minimum.

As for shoes, a good pair of sandals are all you'll ever need... DON'T GO WITH FLIP-FLOPS, it might look "cool" to do the minimalist thing but it's hard on yer feet. My feet always got cuts when I wore them. Plus they suck during the rainy season (June++), trust me.

oxen · Nov 8th, 2003, 15:47

thanks picklepak and radz for your advice!

hmmm, silk sari? sounds good... hehe...
is silk v expensive in india, as it is elsewhere?

Merchant · Nov 8th, 2003, 22:37

Buy a lungi--the long cotton sarong that men wear in Tamil Nadu. It's the perfect bedsheet, bathrobe, towel, etc. You can get one for a handful of rupees.

Oct 25th, 2003, 11:24	#1
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Oct 26th, 2003, 10:13	#3
oxen Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 29	thanks bijapuri, so no sleeping bag - what do u think we should take instead? one of those light liner things?? or a sheet? as for shoes, why not hiking shoes?? we were thinking of doing some hiking in the national parks... what sort of shoes do you think are sufficient? cheers!

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picklepak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 274	Oxen, one option instead of a sleeping bag (too hot!) would be to purchase a long, soft silk sari when you arrive and then have someone stitch it along the sides so that it's like a sleep sheet... it can be very comfortable, looks cool and most of all keeps the bugs out. I found the silk will roll down to a very small size, is lightweight and comfy on the train too. Just bring light cotton clothes, you can get them washed often. As two females you'll want one set of semi-conservative clothes that don't bare your shoulders or thighs in addition to regular summer stuff. You'll probably buy Indian clothes when you arrive anyway so jump on the plane carrying the bare minimum. As for shoes, a good pair of sandals are all you'll ever need... DON'T GO WITH FLIP-FLOPS, it might look "cool" to do the minimalist thing but it's hard on yer feet. My feet always got cuts when I wore them. Plus they suck during the rainy season (June++), trust me.

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oxen Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 29	thanks picklepak and radz for your advice! hmmm, silk sari? sounds good... hehe... is silk v expensive in india, as it is elsewhere?

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Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,101	Buy a lungi--the long cotton sarong that men wear in Tamil Nadu. It's the perfect bedsheet, bathrobe, towel, etc. You can get one for a handful of rupees.

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