Road trips · 4 min read
Road trip packing checklist for India
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Use this as a base list and adjust for your destination, season and vehicle.
Documents
- Driving licence
- Vehicle registration, insurance and pollution certificate
- ID for every traveller
- Permits where required, with printed copies
- Hotel and booking confirmations
Vehicle essentials
- Spare tyre in good condition, jack and wrench
- Tyre inflator or puncture kit
- Jumper cables
- Basic tools, torch and reflective triangle
- Drinking water and snacks for long stretches
Electronics
- Phone and car charger
- Power bank
- Offline maps and your saved itinerary
Clothing for the mountains
- Warm layers, even in summer
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Gloves, cap and sunglasses
- Sunscreen and lip balm — sun is strong at altitude
Health and first aid
- Personal medicines with prescriptions
- Basic first-aid kit
- Motion-sickness remedies if you need them
- Ask your doctor about altitude before high-altitude trips
Keep it with your trip
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