India 28 October - anyone going?

Hi Annie -  are you going on the Northern India trip ? If so I'm going on that one can't wait. Are you flying with the group I'm on a different flight with BA. Speak soon Maxine  

 

Hi Maxine - yes we are going on the highlights of northern india trip.  We are travelling with the organised flight and not BA but we will meet up the other end.  Still not sure what to wear yet but have got some clothes already and sandals. Its going to be quite an adventure.

well looking forward to seeing you. I had my typhoid and Hepatitis jabs last night another 3 to go ! Are you going to take malaria tablets ??

Hello we are a a married couple with a good friend about to embark on a new adventure - all having tasted india but now want to embrace it full on

John, Jane and Dave

Which type of insect repellent are you taking as i get eaten

Re the Malarial tablet question having checked with My Dr and also phamacist (hope it is spelt right)

They do not think it will be neccssary having taken before this is a blessing - have also checked NHS website and they say not

Thanks I was told the same - so I don't think I'll bother. Are you on the group flight ?? I'm hoping someone will be on the BA flight I'm on. If not I'll see you all in the airport. I'll check out the insect repellent and let you know! Max

Thanks for the reply max afetr a little bit of research have decided on the Jungle formula extra strength - was looking for a roll on as these are much easier to wear but nobody seems to do them any more - we are on the group flight so will see you at the Airport. I was told only Typhoid and Hep what other ones has your nurse inflicted on you

I was pretty much out on all my jabs so thyhoid, Hep B booster, dipheria, tetanus and polio - 3 to go and then I'll be sorted !!

We are a married couple who are also on this trip and will be going on the group flight on the 28th from Heathrow. We have travelled with Exodus once before but not been to India. Visa obtained and jabs updated , also told no need for Malaria tablets. Really looking forward to the trip it sounds really busy but we get to see a lot in a short time.

Arriving day before via Virgin Atlantic, staying one night in Delhi in hotel the tour departs from. Travelling solo. Can confirm I was told there's no need for malaria tabs. Wondering why websites were out of stock of anti mozzie roll ons... have an old one, hope it's not out of date!

Re teh roll on Mossie perfume try boots thats where I managed to find a Jugle formula roll on

Hi All Jabs all done ! Had a nice dead arm again ! I'd better go on the hunt for my jungle formula roll on. Just checked on the status visa and its been picked up so hopefully I will get it back by the end of the week. I wish I had booked the night before in Delhi now, going to be hanging going straight from the flight. Exciting though really looking forward to meeting everyone - although apprehensive haven't travelled solo for a few years. Max

Got some from www.roamingfox.co.uk - they had been out of stock but now have it in. They also have loads of other useful things for travellers. Also raided Boots, they do a travel probiotic tablet which you take from a week before - well if even the athletes are getting tummy bugs it might be worth it!

Hi everyone I'm also on this trip ,travelling solo.I'm booked on the BA flight leaving Thursday at 10.10 and spending the night in Delhi. No malaria tablets! My doctor recommended Cholera which is a fizzy drink as he said it also protects against Delhi Belly but time will tell!

Do you mean leaving Wednesday 27th? There are another two of us, at least, staying in Delhi the night before. Are you staying in the Singh Sons Hotel?

No my flight gets in at 11.10pm on the 28th so I am staying at a hotel near the airport and will join everyone there in the morning.

Hi again -Ive still not got everything organised and there's only a few weeks to go!! Was wondering what type and size of luggage (holdall?) anyone was taking and also what type of bag for everyday sightseeing as will be taking passports some days, I guess.

I still haven't decided on luggage. I've looked at holdalls but few of them seem to have good locks so I might settle for my usual wheeled hard shell and a large shoulder bag for everyday.

I'm taking a large holdall with wheels. Vij are you meeting everyone at the airport or hotel - if its the airport see you there as my flight arrives before the group one.

Well our arms have stopped being sore now so out tonight for some practicing at our local indian Restaurant - what are we thinking on footware Strong Trainers or Sandals????

I am going to meet everyone at the airport .What time does your flight get in? 

I get in about 6.20 am so I think the lady from Exodus said there is a Starbuck as you come out of depatures so I'm going to head for there and grab some breakfast.

Yes have decided to bring my holdall with wheels. Shoes - I am taking trainers and sandals. Trainers to give my feet a break from - how can i put it - dust. Jud and I are buying up most of boots and may be able to perform open heart surgery - at a push.

Only just over a week to go and I am glad to hear i am not the only one buying up Boots! The weather over there looks great at the moment. I have been told that it can be quite windy during the day so very dusty.When we booked we were the first and had to wait a while for the trip to be confirmed So look forward to meeting you all.

well I'd better get to Boots quick sounds like you guys are all buying up everything !!!

Heard that Ranthambore is bad for red dust, protect your camera! Travelling as light as possible given the pharmacy we need to bring. Had years of practice going motorcycling & camping holidays. Friend just gave me wee plastic boxes with soap, shampoo & body wash in paper leaves, all the same hope the hotels have toiletries!

Well it seemds tha that every thing will fit except the medicine chest will have to pack seperatley - I think we will be able to do major surgery with the amount of stuff my good lady has in the pouch