What To Pack

owenr3 · Dec 8th, 2005, 04:08

Hi
We are travelling to India Jan/Feb and plan to visit Delhi, Bharatpur, Agra Bhandhavgargh, Mumbai and Goa. We are travelling mostly by train around India and staying in budget to mid range hotels on route.

Having been to Goa last year, we took far too many clothes and had thought this year a couple of pairs of shorts and Tshirts etc would be enough but with travelling to different parts of India not sure what to take.

Is it likely to be cold in any parts and would you recommend jackets, jumpers etc for any parts and also we were thinking about taking a sleeping bag with us for extra comfort on the trains and to use as extra warmth if required. Is this necessary?

Thanks
Lisa

vargoje3 · Dec 8th, 2005, 09:52

I'll be packing a small fleece sleeping bad w/ me when i leave for India at the end of this month. It was recomended b/c they are small and lightweight and also make a good pillow for when you are traveling by train.

seventies'hippy · Dec 8th, 2005, 11:17

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Originally Posted by owenr3

Hi
We are travelling to India Jan/Feb and plan to visit Delhi, Bharatpur, Agra Bhandhavgargh, Mumbai and Goa. We are travelling mostly by train around India and staying in budget to mid range hotels on route.

Having been to Goa last year, we took far too many clothes and had thought this year a couple of pairs of shorts and Tshirts etc would be enough but with travelling to different parts of India not sure what to take.

Is it likely to be cold in any parts and would you recommend jackets, jumpers etc for any parts and also we were thinking about taking a sleeping bag with us for extra comfort on the trains and to use as extra warmth if required. Is this necessary?

.Thanks
Lisa

Delhi Agra & Rajasthan are a lot colder than Goa especially from between 3am & 9am at that time of year, fleece /blanket round the shoulders would be recommended.
Shorts would be a no no,,,,,,,,,,,,

dhans · Dec 8th, 2005, 15:19

We spent the first part of our honeymoon in North India (rajasthan, agra, delhi, jaipur, varanasi) in December 1997. It was 'unseasonally cold' according to the newspapers and people actually died from the cold acoording to the same sources.

Well during the day it was 12-15 degrees celsius. For us coming from the autumn/winter in Holland that meant T-shirt weather. In varanasi the Indians gathered around small fires in oildrums instead of taking a bath in the ganges. Unlike any other tourist we have pictures of the ganges in varanasi with nobody in it at all. At night we put on long torusers and a light sweater.

Have Fun,

Hans (off to India in 2 days

)

tobiass · Dec 8th, 2005, 18:09

In December I think even in Goa it get´s chilly in the night time , in the middle of night I freeze if I don´t have a woolen/fleece blanket or sleeping bag. When it comes to clothes, for Goa, a long-sleve t-shirt is usually enough, for me anyway..

Have a great trip!
/t

Ali-Monbeam · Apr 11th, 2008, 14:58

I know this is old but I had not even thought about the weather ...we are going to visit Agra for 2 nights then down to goa where I know it will be warm.
So does any one think its worth packing warm clothes or will we be alright in what we wear from the UK on the plane due to weight restrictions. (can just imagine us wearing all our warm clothes to save on packing weight - lol - family of mitchelin men )

puchoo · Apr 11th, 2008, 15:01

When are you going to Agra?

if its anywhere in the summer region, u dont need to bring anything at all . Maybe you carry something light if the plane gets too cold but nothing beyond that.

Ali-Monbeam · Apr 11th, 2008, 15:04

Oh sorry forgot that...we are going in December will be there in Agra about 15th.

puchoo · Apr 11th, 2008, 15:08

Ah , in which case bring some woolens. December is cold enough with temp's falling into the single digits.

Ali-Monbeam · Apr 11th, 2008, 15:37

thanks...will we be given blankets or should I pack some sort of light weight cover for sleeping?

puchoo · Apr 11th, 2008, 16:04

at the hotel? yes u will be given blankets / quilts etc and can always ask for more. If its a nice enough place you will prob have blowers in the room as well..have u decided where ur staying?

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Originally Posted by Ali-Monbeam

thanks...will we be given blankets or should I pack some sort of light weight cover for sleeping?

Ali-Monbeam · Apr 11th, 2008, 16:15

Shanti Lodge at one end on the market or Taj View at the other...

not sure ...should we start with a posh hotel as we are ending up in Hampi or start at Shanti in Agra? might have to put it to the vote at home or maybe just make an executive decision.
Any input apreciated.

Dec 8th, 2005, 04:08	#1
owenr3 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Scotland UK Posts: 38	What To Pack Hi We are travelling to India Jan/Feb and plan to visit Delhi, Bharatpur, Agra Bhandhavgargh, Mumbai and Goa. We are travelling mostly by train around India and staying in budget to mid range hotels on route. Having been to Goa last year, we took far too many clothes and had thought this year a couple of pairs of shorts and Tshirts etc would be enough but with travelling to different parts of India not sure what to take. Is it likely to be cold in any parts and would you recommend jackets, jumpers etc for any parts and also we were thinking about taking a sleeping bag with us for extra comfort on the trains and to use as extra warmth if required. Is this necessary? Thanks Lisa

Dec 8th, 2005, 15:19	#4
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,247	everything is relative We spent the first part of our honeymoon in North India (rajasthan, agra, delhi, jaipur, varanasi) in December 1997. It was 'unseasonally cold' according to the newspapers and people actually died from the cold acoording to the same sources. Well during the day it was 12-15 degrees celsius. For us coming from the autumn/winter in Holland that meant T-shirt weather. In varanasi the Indians gathered around small fires in oildrums instead of taking a bath in the ganges. Unlike any other tourist we have pictures of the ganges in varanasi with nobody in it at all. At night we put on long torusers and a light sweater. Have Fun, Hans (off to India in 2 days ) __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Apr 11th, 2008, 15:01	#7
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Posts: 1,411	When are you going to Agra? if its anywhere in the summer region, u dont need to bring anything at all . Maybe you carry something light if the plane gets too cold but nothing beyond that. __________________ Cheers! Sidharth puchoo.wordpress.com

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tobiass Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 41	In December I think even in Goa it get´s chilly in the night time , in the middle of night I freeze if I don´t have a woolen/fleece blanket or sleeping bag. When it comes to clothes, for Goa, a long-sleve t-shirt is usually enough, for me anyway.. Have a great trip! /t

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Ali-Monbeam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 173	I know this is old but I had not even thought about the weather ...we are going to visit Agra for 2 nights then down to goa where I know it will be warm. So does any one think its worth packing warm clothes or will we be alright in what we wear from the UK on the plane due to weight restrictions. (can just imagine us wearing all our warm clothes to save on packing weight - lol - family of mitchelin men )

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puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Posts: 1,411	Ah , in which case bring some woolens. December is cold enough with temp's falling into the single digits.

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Ali-Monbeam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 173	thanks...will we be given blankets or should I pack some sort of light weight cover for sleeping?

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Ali-Monbeam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 173	Shanti Lodge at one end on the market or Taj View at the other... not sure ...should we start with a posh hotel as we are ending up in Hampi or start at Shanti in Agra? might have to put it to the vote at home or maybe just make an executive decision. Any input apreciated.

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