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Cultural considerations dictate the kind of clothing you should bring. A reasonable list would include:

-	one pair of cotton trousers.
-	underwear and swimming gear.
-	one pair of shorts (men only).
-	one long cotton skirt (women).
-	a few T-shirts or lightweight shirts.
-	light weigh jacket or sweater for cool nights winters.
-	one pair of sneakers or shoes.
-	socks - useful for visiting temples, and over areas exposed to the sun.
-	sandals.
-	a hat to avoid sun. Umbrellas can be bought cheaply everywhere.

Clothing for Trekking

If you are going camping or trekking you will need to take:

-	walking boots these must give good ankle support and have a sole flexible enough to meet the anticipated walking conditions.
-	warm jacket.
-	wool shirt or pullover.
-	breeches or shorts shorts are ideal but should not be worn in places where they may cause offence to locals.
-	shirts T-shirts are OK, but shirts with collars and sleeves will give added protection against the sun.
-	socks a sufficient supply of thick and thin pairs should be taken.
-	a sun hat.
-	a multi-fuel stove (optional).

Guides can be hired at the tourist office (at the fort entrance) for Rs. 75/230/345 for 1 1/2 hours/half day/full day (maximum four people).

Bedding

A sleeping bag, although a hassle to carry, can come in handy. You can use it to spread over unsavoury-looking hotel bedding, as a cushion on hard train seats, and as a seat for long waits on railway platform.

Toiletries

Soap, toothpaste, shampoo and other toiletries are readily available.

Miscellaneous

Some handy items to stow away in your pack could include the following:

-	a padlock, especially for budget travellers most cheap hotels and quite a number of midrange places have doors locked by a flimsy latch and padlock. You'll find having your own sturdy lock on the door does wonders for your peace of mind.
-	a knife (preferably Swiss Army) it has a whole range of uses, such as peeling fruit etc.
-	a mini electric element to boil water in a cup.
-	a sarong can be used as a bed sheet, an item of clothing, an emergency towel and a pillow.
-	insect repellent, a box of mosquito coils or an electric mosquito zapper you can buy them in most places; try any medical store (remember, however, that there may be power cuts). A mosquito net can be very useful bring tape with you if it doesn't come with a portable frame.
-	torch (flashlight) and/or candles power cuts (euphemistically known as 'load shedding') are not uncommon and there's little street lighting at night.
-	a voltage stabiliser for those travellers who may be bringing sensitive electronic equipment.
-	an inflatable pillow available here for Rs. 50 to Rs. 60.
-	moisture-impregnated disposable tissues for your hands and face.
-	a spare set of glasses and your spectacle prescription. If your wear contact lenses, bring enought solution to last your trip.
-	earplugs (to shut out the din in some hotels) and a sleeping mask.
-	a sun hat and sunglasses if you hate sweaty hats, buy an umbrella.
-	a water bottle it should always be by your side. Use water purification tablets to avoid adding to India's growing plastic waste problem.
-	high-factor sunscreen though becoming more widely available in India it's expernsive!
-	a pair of binoculars if you plan to be bird watching and wildlife-spotting.
-	a high-pitched whistle some women carry them as a possible deterrent to would-be assailants.

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