Your daypack needs to be large enough for a 1-litre water bottle and all other items you will need during the day. Carry this piece with you. In it you should have:

•    Necessary medication

•    Camera, sunglasses, a hat

•    Hand Sanitizer

•    Any other item you require for the day.

 

Some essentials you need to bring with you:

•    Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a hat to wear whenever possible while outside, to prevent illnesses carried by insects (e.g., malaria, dengue, filariasis, leishmaniasis, and onchocerciasis).

•    Insect repellent containing DEET.

•    Iodine tablets and portable water filters to purify water if bottled water is not available.

•    Sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat for protection from harmful effects of UV sun rays.

•    A folding umbrella especially if you are travelling during the monsoons of mid June to late September. Rain is possible any time, and is almost certain from June through August.

•    Be sure to carry earplugs (and spares) for when you sleep.

•    There are occasional electric outages throughout the country; so you should always keep a torch (flashlight) beside your bed.

•    A Swiss style army knife is a good thing to bring, but with the recent concerns over air travel you may want to bring a folding utility tool such as a Leatherman and make sure to put it in your check-in luggage.

•    Bring a small alarm clock if you need help waking up after all those barking dogs. Not all hotel rooms have telephones or wake-up service.

 

Note: Our guides will definitely make sure you are not late for anything.