Travelling in Summers? Carry these things with you to make your trip more comfortable.

Do you have a travel plan in coming few days? If yes, feel the temperature outside and same weather conditions are expected to prevail for a month till monsoon covers entire country. Months from May to August are infamous for extreme hot weather and most of people avoid planning travel especially to places known as scorching hot during summers. But one cannot avoid travelling due to urgent professional, official or personal reason. Travelling in summer can also be fun and convenient if we move out of home with some preparations. I this post, I share with you some must carry things if you are travelling in peak summer and staying out of home for some days. Here are some must-carry things if you are travelling in India during summer –

Water bottles – It is said that the taste of water in India changes in every few kilometres and believe it or not, it is true! So to be on the safe side and if you want to be assured of your health, we suggest carry mineral water bottles with you all the time. You will find them in every corner of any Indian city destinations but be extra cautious when you are in off-the-track destinations like some far off hill station or dessert location.

Glucose drink – Along with water it is advisable to carry ample amount of glucose drink with you. The boiling sun will dry you out of your body liquids and dehydration is a common health issue in Indian summers. So keep yourself hydrated and continue sipping from the glucose drink bottle. Trust us; water is not going to be enough!

Energy bar – The toppling sugar levels of your body can prove to be a major health hazard in Indian summers. We don’t suggest you feel yourself up with heavy meals all the time as it could slow down your travel plans with unforeseen stomach issues. A healthy belly assures a happy vacation after all! So keep energy bars handy. Grab a good amount from the first general store you come across and be ready to fight the heat.

Wet tissues – Summers in India come with sweat and oily skin which may lead to many unwanted facial discomforts. Washing your face in regular intervals is a good idea but you would not just want to splash any kind of water on your face, isn’t it? And using drinking water for washing is also not a wise plan. So carry wet tissues with you. The added flavour and refreshing agents in them will help you have a clean and cheerful face.

Sunglasses – The UV rays hits you the hardest in the summer season and they are extra ruthless to your eyes. So double check your sunglasses before you hit the outdoors. Apart from UV rays, one more aspect propels the need for a pair of shades. Some tourist hubs with abundant white or other light reflecting colours may create a problem in viewing. For example, the Taj Mahal with all its white marble will almost blind you on a sunny day.

Cotton clothing – Your wardrobe for an Indian destination in summers should be filled with cotton or linen clothing. If you wear nylon, polyester or any other fancy fabric in Indian summer, it will only add to your woes. Cotton shirts and trousers (for both genders) are the best options for summer travel gear.

Sunscreen lotion – The exposed skin of your body runs the risk of getting sun burnt in the day. So keep the sunscreen lotion handy and apply it generously on your face and arms. If not carrying a tube, make sure you are wearing a long-sleeved shirt so that you can roll down the sleeves if needed.

Hand sanitizer – To keep your hands clean, you can really use a hand sanitizer. Just water is not necessarily going to be enough. Soaps have their own dark side, thanks to multiple users.

Mosquito repellent – Summers in India is infamous for mosquito related ailments, let alone the irritation they cause! So have mosquito repellent creams with you all the time. Carry mosquito repellent plug-in devices for your hotel room as well.