In 40 days or so I am going to be on a plane on my way to India and need help.
I’ve heard travel stories.
Googled pictures.
Read my share of articles.
And they have not relayed my fears that I need to get two injections, swallow malaria tablets and take deep breathes to prevent me from snapping from the shear force of it all.
That force being 1 billion people in India.
THERE ARE OVER ONE BILLION INDIANS! OH MY GOD!
I come from Australia = population 22 million.
Canberra = 300,000
Me = 1
So the objective is to get a sense of calm before the doors of the plane open because I have heard had some stories - good, bad and the ugly - and honestly I am slightly concerned that I might be overwhelmed by the whole thing.
So I ask you the question:
So what to pack for a trip to India in December/January? I have a nine day tour of Jaipur, Taj Mahal, Varanasi and Delhi.
Any thing I need to avoid?
Any markets I should keep my eye out for?
Any help would be much appreciated.
3 comments:
Cover up. Wear long sleeved tops and long pants or skirts. I don't mean to scare you but if you go out in jeans and a t-shirt and don't get your boobs grabbed by some random guy, I will be amazed. A scarf warn slung across the boob area is also a good idea.
Apart from that, be prepared to be overwhelmed. There's no getting over it, around it, or under it. It's part of the India experience. You are bound to hate some things, but fall in love with others. India is not the kind of place that allows you ambivalence.
Really? No jeans? I was going to wear them and long sleeved tops... that's bad? I wore in Egypt and did alright. I didnt get grabbed like the others.
Mmmmm I thought a skirt would be worse?
Yeah i am excited and little apprehensive about the whole thing but thats me every time I travel. Love it.
I am addicted to travelling! :-)
Believe it or not, they consider skirts (long ones) more modest because they don't show the outline of the leg. Of course, women do wear pants in India but always with a very long top so that the thighs are completely covered. I would avoid jeans if possible...
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