Clothes:
While travelling in summers you should wear light colour full bodied cotton clothes as dry and hot air locally called as 'loo' may cause sun stroke. In winters carry light woolens except for Himalayan region where you have to carry stock of woolens as temperatures are below 0 deg C. You should carry an umbrella or raincoat if you are travelling in monsoons.
Cosmetics:
Sunscream is a must if you are travelling in India . Do keep light moisturiser and an antiseptic soap with you. Prickly Heat powder is essential if you are travelling in summer. A powerful deodorant is also a must.
Equipment:
No special equipment except if you are on a trekking or mountaineering tour. Do keep good cameras and binoculars with yourself as there are breathtaking natural serenes all over the country.
Food:
You can keep handy food items like boiled eggs, potato chips while travelling. Always drink Mineral water while travelling as water borne diseases are common in India . Local brand of Mineral Water- Bisleri, Kinley, Aquafina, Ganga etc.
Medicines:
Paracetamol (for fever) local brands- Calpol, Crocin; ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) local brands- Electral; Anti Allergic tablets local brands- Avil; Mosquito repellents local brands- All Out, Mortein, Mosfree, Casper; Antiseptic Lotions local brands- Dettol, Savlon; Multivitamin complex local brands- Surbex T, Becasoules, Spirulina etc; Ayurvedic/Unani Digestive Pills local brands-Hajmola, Pachnol, Pudin Hara. * This is a general information. Brand Names of items given above are products names of their respective companies and are commonly used in India .
It's hopefully been a great tour of town .