Ask any modern-day Marco Polo and he will tell you matter-of-factly that one should not compromise when it comes to choosing the right travel accessories according to regional requirements. Just like the old saying goes: When in Rome live like the Romans. So, if you are planning to travel to India, just remember that when in India, see India from an Indian perspective and follow the norms of the land. Check out these tips and make your holiday in India hassle-free and pleasure plentiful.

Basic reminder…

Though it may sound a bit childish, it wouldn't hurt to be doubly sure before embarking on your journey that you have your passport, visa, identity card and money (any foam) all tucked up in the right place.

Packing the right attire

India being a vast country, it is natural that the climate varies from region to region. So, it is best advisable to pack the right clothes according to places you plan to explore in India. But overall, the climate in India is tropically hot. Coolest weather lasts from December to February, with cool, fresh mornings and evenings and dry, sunny days. Between March and May the weather is extremely hot, dry, dusty and unpleasant. Monsoon rains occur in most regions in summer between June and September.

So, the right attire to stuff in your Travel Accessory India pack is to do it according to the time you plan to visit India. If you plan to travel to India between March to July, it is best advisable to carry lots of cotton outfits. August to November tend to be a bit wet with the onslaught of monsoon in most parts. So, the good 'ol umbrella or a raincoat can work as a good shield. December to February can turn out to be pretty cold in some parts, so it's woolen galore. So, gear up for a great holiday in India.

First-aid kit

Although there is no dearth of medicine outlets in India, carrying one's own medicines is a smart thing to do. If you have a history of feeling nauseated while traveling, consult your doctor for any medicines you can use while traveling. Keep a pack of glucose powder handy, as you or your fellow travelers might need it. Bandages, antiseptic creams or lotions and pain-relieving balm or spray are essential. Do include your anti bacterial creams, sun screen lotions and, if you are traveling to remote areas, water purification tablets.

Torch

A small torch is an essential equipment. Lights can go off at any time in India, especially in the summer months with the load on the power grid. A pen-torch of plastic or aluminum body withstands the monsoon mildew. It pays each morning to open the torch and turn around the top battery so that it doesn't light up accidentally while on the move.

Moisturizing tissues

Luxurious it may sound, but for answering the call of nature in wildness areas, nothing can beat a can of moisturized scented tissues. These are available at chemists in the bigger towns. Being moist they serve better than toilet paper in extreme situations, such as Ladakh or Jaisalmer. To be able to choose your own fragrance in unfavorable circumstance is another. Eau de Cologne never smells better than in the heart of a desert at 15,000 ft nor lavender in the middle of the Pushkar camel fair.

The all purpose Newspaper

Invariably useful for a wide range of purposes is an old newspaper. You can open it under your sleeping bag on a cold pier waiting for the boat, or spread it on top of your sleeping bag as an extra blanket. It can help dry your shoes; folded it carries fruit and vegetables. It can stabilize a rocking table in a restaurant and enable you to survive a windy night by sealing a window that rattles. Newspapers are ideal to hide behind when you don't want to talk or when you can't find your trousers are big enough to preserve your modesty. They swat flies, double up as blotting paper, provide crosswords, and will turn into paper airplanes.