Packing for weather changes

NikkiSunshine · Mar 15th, 2006, 10:11

Hi there,
I am new to the site and this is my first post. After much reading of the forums, I thought I'd start my extensive questioning with one on packing!

I will be in India from April 26th - May 19th. Flying into Delhi, and leaving shortly after on train to Kerala. We'll be spending a week or so in Kerala, a day or two in Goa (catching a plane from there), and then a week or so in Sikkim, before returning to Delhi. (A lot, I know, in 3 weeks!)

I've heard that it is very hot at this time of year in India, particularly in Delhi. I also know that Kerala is on/near the ocean, as is Goa, and understand that the weather there will be similair to what I'm used to in my summers at home (Florida). However, I'm not sure of the weather in Sikkim, and have heard it might be quite cold. With this in mind, I'm not sure how to pack (without overpacking!) for 2 weeks travelling from Kerala to Goa to Sikkim (I will leave a bag with friends in Delhi for that part of the trip).

I would love any suggestions on how to pack for this... what to take by way of clothing and shoes, keeping in mind that I am a typical girl and do need to have options, and more than 3-4 things to wash and wear over and over! :-)

Thanks so much! I am very much looking forward to all the great answers to my many questions as I prepare!

john.sw · Mar 17th, 2006, 02:56

Hi,

My advice would be to take nothing with you but the clothes on your back and some undergarments!

Then you can go shopping for clothes and buy what you need, as you need it.

Clothes in India are very cheap indeed, and a budget of a few dollars will go a long, long way!

This way you can buy loads of lovely things to take home and not have to pay excess baggage.

cyberhippie · Mar 17th, 2006, 03:03

The only complication you seem to be having is Sikkim, don't worry Sikkim really isn't that cold at this time, the evenings may be cool enough to warrent a fleece but these are available as John says at a very reasonable price.

The rest of your trip will be summed up in one word HOT, again buying whilst there is the best option but light cottons can also be taken from home until you get stocked up on Salwaar Kameezes or whatever. India of course specialises in clothes for a hot climate!!

traceyam · Mar 17th, 2006, 07:19

Take with you underwear and shoes - the quality and selection you find in India probably won't be what you're used to. You might also want to bring sunscreen, bug repellant, and tampons, for the same reason. If you really dislike being cold, as I do, you might want to just tuck in your bag a thermal top and bottom. You probably won't need them, but you'll at least be comfortable if you do. Wear whatever on your flight and bring a spare change of clothing, then while you're there have a few salwar kameez custom made for you, and you'll be set! Anything else you might need you can buy there.

somnath · Mar 17th, 2006, 11:32

Welcome to Indiamike.

I’ll advice you to keep a windcheater in you bag for the Sikkim trip and you need to buy a light woolen from the local market. You can expect some occasional short rain and chilly wind in this part of Himalaya, so the windcheater will be very helpful. And you will find excellent woolen sweaters in Sikkim that will become you souvenir / collection.

Wish you a very happy traveling.

- Somnath

gautam · Mar 17th, 2006, 13:01

Delhi is gonna be extremly hot at that time so be ready,temp mite soar to around 40 degrees celsius.
Kerela is gonna be hot & humid so...dont know what else to say

As john said & ill add to it KEEP IT SIMPLE
Ur baggage shld consist of simple things ( including common medicnes ) coz u'll find lots of things which are really cheap here & u mite waana stock em up & yeah d most important thing
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Welcome to India !

NikkiSunshine · Mar 22nd, 2006, 05:38

Thanks everyone!
You've convinced me to pack less, for sure, which my travel companion is very grateful for!

And I think we've worked out another solution... a stopover in Delhi for a night, staying at my friend's house, to repack our bags for the Sikkim leg of the trip.

I appreciate the tips!

Mar 15th, 2006, 10:11	#1
NikkiSunshine Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: America Posts: 15	Packing for weather changes Hi there, I am new to the site and this is my first post. After much reading of the forums, I thought I'd start my extensive questioning with one on packing! I will be in India from April 26th - May 19th. Flying into Delhi, and leaving shortly after on train to Kerala. We'll be spending a week or so in Kerala, a day or two in Goa (catching a plane from there), and then a week or so in Sikkim, before returning to Delhi. (A lot, I know, in 3 weeks!) I've heard that it is very hot at this time of year in India, particularly in Delhi. I also know that Kerala is on/near the ocean, as is Goa, and understand that the weather there will be similair to what I'm used to in my summers at home (Florida). However, I'm not sure of the weather in Sikkim, and have heard it might be quite cold. With this in mind, I'm not sure how to pack (without overpacking!) for 2 weeks travelling from Kerala to Goa to Sikkim (I will leave a bag with friends in Delhi for that part of the trip). I would love any suggestions on how to pack for this... what to take by way of clothing and shoes, keeping in mind that I am a typical girl and do need to have options, and more than 3-4 things to wash and wear over and over! :-) Thanks so much! I am very much looking forward to all the great answers to my many questions as I prepare!

Mar 17th, 2006, 02:56	#2
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	Hi, My advice would be to take nothing with you but the clothes on your back and some undergarments! Then you can go shopping for clothes and buy what you need, as you need it. Clothes in India are very cheap indeed, and a budget of a few dollars will go a long, long way! This way you can buy loads of lovely things to take home and not have to pay excess baggage. __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

Mar 17th, 2006, 07:19	#4
traceyam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 426	Take with you underwear and shoes - the quality and selection you find in India probably won't be what you're used to. You might also want to bring sunscreen, bug repellant, and tampons, for the same reason. If you really dislike being cold, as I do, you might want to just tuck in your bag a thermal top and bottom. You probably won't need them, but you'll at least be comfortable if you do. Wear whatever on your flight and bring a spare change of clothing, then while you're there have a few salwar kameez custom made for you, and you'll be set! Anything else you might need you can buy there. __________________ "Don't you sometimes wish the arctic was strawberry flavoured?" -- Thermoman

Mar 17th, 2006, 11:32	#5
somnath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,436	Hi NikkiSunshine, Welcome to Indiamike. I’ll advice you to keep a windcheater in you bag for the Sikkim trip and you need to buy a light woolen from the local market. You can expect some occasional short rain and chilly wind in this part of Himalaya, so the windcheater will be very helpful. And you will find excellent woolen sweaters in Sikkim that will become you souvenir / collection. Wish you a very happy traveling. - Somnath __________________ Learn as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die tomorrow. My Travel Pix...1 My Travel Pix...2 My Travel Pix...3

Mar 17th, 2006, 13:01	#6
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 724	Delhi is gonna be extremly hot at that time so be ready,temp mite soar to around 40 degrees celsius. Kerela is gonna be hot & humid so...dont know what else to say As john said & ill add to it KEEP IT SIMPLE Ur baggage shld consist of simple things ( including common medicnes ) coz u'll find lots of things which are really cheap here & u mite waana stock em up & yeah d most important thing . . . Welcome to India ! __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach

Mar 17th, 2006, 03:03	#3
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	The only complication you seem to be having is Sikkim, don't worry Sikkim really isn't that cold at this time, the evenings may be cool enough to warrent a fleece but these are available as John says at a very reasonable price. The rest of your trip will be summed up in one word HOT, again buying whilst there is the best option but light cottons can also be taken from home until you get stocked up on Salwaar Kameezes or whatever. India of course specialises in clothes for a hot climate!!

Mar 22nd, 2006, 05:38	#7
NikkiSunshine Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: America Posts: 15	Thanks! Thanks everyone! You've convinced me to pack less, for sure, which my travel companion is very grateful for! And I think we've worked out another solution... a stopover in Delhi for a night, staying at my friend's house, to repack our bags for the Sikkim leg of the trip. I appreciate the tips!

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