In the Footsteps of the Kriya Yoga Masters
PLEASE NOTE:
REGISTRATION IS
NOW CLOSED
REGISTRATION IS
NOW CLOSED
Packing List and Links for Travel Gear
| ITEM | TAKE IT? |
|---|---|
| Baggage and Sleeping | |
| Large backpack / duffle bag or suitcase | Yes |
| Small day-backpack (for sunscreen, camera, film, water bottles etc.) | Yes |
| Sleeping bag (4 season - anything less may not be warm enough) | Yes |
| Portable meditation cushion or small blanket | Optional |
| Clothing | |
| Long-sleeved shirts (for temples and to cover from the sun) | Yes |
| T-shirts | Yes |
| Fleece | Yes |
| Warm jacket | Yes |
| Thermals (for cold nights) | Yes |
| Trousers (avoid Jeans) | Yes |
| Prayer shawl | Yes |
| Swimwear (for possible dip in Ganga; women must wear modest cover-up) | Optional |
| Underwear | Yes |
| Socks (hiking/leisure) | Yes |
| Modest Dress/Skirt/Sarong | Optional |
| Lightweight water & wind proof jacket & trousers | Yes |
| Walking boots or shoes (sturdy, well worn in and comfortable) | Yes |
| Trainers/Tennis Shoes | Optional |
| Sandals/Flip Flops | Yes |
| Wide brimmed sun hat | Optional |
| Warm hat & scarf & gloves | Yes |
| Hygiene | |
| Toothbrush & toothpaste, soap (anti bacterial & bio-degradable), shampoo/conditioner (bio-degradable), lip salve with sun protection, antiseptic wipes, anti-bac hand gel, deodorant, toilet paper/tissues, hairbrush/comb, travel towel | Yes |
| Razor & cream, feminine hygiene products, tampons (cannot buy in India), shower gel | Optional |
| Health | |
| Insect repellent | Yes |
| Vitamins | Optional |
| Malaria tablets (seek advice from your doctor) | Optional |
| After sun/cream | Yes |
| Sun protection (spf 20 minimum) | Yes |
| Documents (where relevant, please leave a copy at home with your friend or family) | |
| Passport & photocopy of details and Indian visa page, packed separately from your passport | Yes |
| Visa (see India fact file for more information) | Yes |
| Air travel tickets to and from India | Yes, if needed |
| Drivers license | Optional |
| Cash (change at Delhi airport into Rupees) | Yes |
| Travellers cheques (change at Delhi airport into Rupees) | Optional |
| Credit card (use in Delhi, & keep for emergency) | Yes |
| Travel insurance Certificate | Yes |
| Vaccination certificates (not needed as a condition of entry; however, very useful if medical attn needed in country, originals not necessary) | Yes |
| Other | |
| Adjustable walking pole(s) rubber tipped | Optional |
| Camera and plenty of extra memory cards (difficult to buy in many locations) | Optional |
| Binoculars | Optional |
| Sunglasses with UVA & UVB protection | Yes |
| High energy snacks (tracker bars, dried fruit and nuts) | Optional |
| Contact lenses (bring spare lenses and/or glasses) | Optional |
| Penknife (pack in main luggage) | Optional |
| Duct tape, also known as Gaffa tape (for emergency repairs) | Optional |
| Cord or string | Optional |
| Sewing kit | Optional |
| Note book and pen(s) | Optional |
| Alarm clock | Yes |
| Watch | Optional |
| Flashlight (with spare batteries and bulb) or head lamp | Yes |
| Water bottle | Optional |
| Ear plugs & eye mask | Optional |
| Re-sealable plastic bags (for dirty laundry, toiletries, etc) | Optional |
| Spare boot laces | Optional |
| Small first aid kit | |
| Pain killers (e.g., aspirin, acetaminophen, etc.) and Travel/motion sickness pills | Yes |
| Adhesive bandages | Optional |
| Blister pads | Yes |
| Antiseptic spray | Optional |
| Diarrhea tablets | Yes |
| Any medication you normally use | Yes |
| Possible websites for shopping | |
| http://www.magellans.com | |
| http://www.travelsmith.com | |
| http://www.altrec.com | |
| http://www.backcountrytc.com | |
| www.nomadtravel.co.uk | |