Recommend clothing for North in Nov please

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 7th, 2007, 00:39

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Originally Posted by skwilliston

I can relate to what Janice had to say about having no escape from the cold. I lived at high altitude in Kenya for several years and was frozen at a steady 15 degrees, C.

Don't tell in 15 C is freezing over there...!!

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I am sure that all Dilli guys will agree that this sounds pretty fun temperature out here..

Nick-H · Sep 7th, 2007, 01:32

15C is very freezing when you are used to 35-40! Exactly the experience I had visiting Ooty last summer.

Janice...

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the sikkimese are used to it, of course, and lots of people wore only sweaters-and sandals!

Oh well, I suppose it makes peeing in the snow easier!

skwilliston · Sep 7th, 2007, 01:34

Actually, in winter it was between 12 and 15 degrees, very spring-like and balmy if one has the proper clothing and a warm house to go into. 12-15 degrees inside a stone house with a feeble fire eventually drained out all the stored heat from my body, hence the all-important "hottie". I live in northern New England, so I know cold. I've never been as consistently cold in my life as I was in Kenya. Enough said. We look forward to some warm days in Rajasthan this November.

capt_mahajan · Sep 7th, 2007, 01:41

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Oh well, I suppose it makes peeing in the snow easier!

and Singing in the Rain more fun.

err, are we sinking to abysmal depths again?

Ama · Feb 24th, 2008, 07:03

My question is how cold is "cold?"

I am orginally from southern california (a consistent 70 F) but I go to college near Canada where it can get as cold as -30F. I will be studying abroad in India in the Fall of next year (Aug-Dec) I understand that heat is not as available in winter as it is in the states, but I still am not convinced that 10 C (50 F) is worth bringing a winter coat... at least a winter coat by Canadian standards. When you say I need to dress warmly, do you mean a jacket for temperatures of 30-40 F or a winter coat for temperatures of -15 F? Basically, how cold is "cold?"

Because I know from living in both a "warm place" (california) and a "cold place" (wisconsin) the definition of "cold" can varry considerably. I am just trying to gauge India's definition of cold. Thanks!

Aishah · Feb 24th, 2008, 07:36

Ama - it depends which part of India. I thought anywhere in the South was warm, in fact too hot in Chennai, Mysore, Hampi and this was in December. I headed to the hills, Ooty area, and later Kodaikanal which I found extremely pleasant. There might be mists and coldness at night but all days were temperate.
Everyone here complains of cold during winter months and yes, it can reach zero degrees celsius overnight. But the days don't drop below around 15'c so if you have a light jacket and a woollen shawl you will be fine. I don't consider it cold at all.
I come from NZ where cold is ice all day. Where locals will wear beanies and thick jackets, I've never had the need to cover my head, unless at night with a cold wind blowing from the mountains and then I use a shawl. But if you were up in the mountains where there is snow then it would be what I consider 'cold'.

Ama · Feb 25th, 2008, 05:37

Thanks Aishah. I will be living in the north so there is the potential that it will get cold. I beleive I will take the attitude of "better safe then sorry" and bring a winter coat even though I probably wont need it until the last few weeks of my stay. Thank you for your advice.

Sep 7th, 2007, 01:34	#18
skwilliston Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 5	"freezing" reconsidered Actually, in winter it was between 12 and 15 degrees, very spring-like and balmy if one has the proper clothing and a warm house to go into. 12-15 degrees inside a stone house with a feeble fire eventually drained out all the stored heat from my body, hence the all-important "hottie". I live in northern New England, so I know cold. I've never been as consistently cold in my life as I was in Kenya. Enough said. We look forward to some warm days in Rajasthan this November.

Feb 24th, 2008, 07:36	#21
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,957	Ama - it depends which part of India. I thought anywhere in the South was warm, in fact too hot in Chennai, Mysore, Hampi and this was in December. I headed to the hills, Ooty area, and later Kodaikanal which I found extremely pleasant. There might be mists and coldness at night but all days were temperate. Everyone here complains of cold during winter months and yes, it can reach zero degrees celsius overnight. But the days don't drop below around 15'c so if you have a light jacket and a woollen shawl you will be fine. I don't consider it cold at all. I come from NZ where cold is ice all day. Where locals will wear beanies and thick jackets, I've never had the need to cover my head, unless at night with a cold wind blowing from the mountains and then I use a shawl. But if you were up in the mountains where there is snow then it would be what I consider 'cold'. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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Feb 24th, 2008, 07:03	#20
Ama Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	My question is how cold is "cold?" I am orginally from southern california (a consistent 70 F) but I go to college near Canada where it can get as cold as -30F. I will be studying abroad in India in the Fall of next year (Aug-Dec) I understand that heat is not as available in winter as it is in the states, but I still am not convinced that 10 C (50 F) is worth bringing a winter coat... at least a winter coat by Canadian standards. When you say I need to dress warmly, do you mean a jacket for temperatures of 30-40 F or a winter coat for temperatures of -15 F? Basically, how cold is "cold?" Because I know from living in both a "warm place" (california) and a "cold place" (wisconsin) the definition of "cold" can varry considerably. I am just trying to gauge India's definition of cold. Thanks!

Feb 25th, 2008, 05:37	#22
Ama Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	Thanks Aishah. I will be living in the north so there is the potential that it will get cold. I beleive I will take the attitude of "better safe then sorry" and bring a winter coat even though I probably wont need it until the last few weeks of my stay. Thank you for your advice.

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