Read Before you START TRAVELING
- Vehicle:
· You may be planning to drive your own vehicle or maybe a hired one, yet make sure the vehicle is mechanically sound.
· Get the vehicle thoroughly inspected by your mechanic.
· Replace all the worn-out parts.
· Pack all the spares required in any emergency and the tool kit.
· Make sure the spare wheel is on standby.
· Make sure that you load only things that you absolutely need.
· Check all revenue license and insurance of the vehicle.
· Use a Motor Guide for assistance at any emergency.
- When to Start
· Calculate the time backwards from the final destination
· Add supplementary time for visiting the places on your way
· Confirm the approximate travel time with the persons where you are going to stay at the final destination.(Road maps and the distance chart will help you to do these estimates).
- Preparation
· Food and Water are very important and you will not get them everywhere the way you want; it’s better to prepare at least one meal as you could get stranded somewhere or held up by a breakdown or what ever.
· Meals must essentially be prepared when you are traveling with kids.
· Always carry some confectionery items and water.
· Get everybody involved in pre-trip planning, especially as kids will get a good exposure in this.
· Plan the accommodation; if you are looking for budget accommodations it’s always advisable to carry your sleeping needs.
· Take a good country map in order to have a closer overview of the country.
· Take sufficient money for the entire journey.
· Do not rely on your credit cards alone, ATM's are not available in all the cities other than the biggest cities.
· Do not rely on your credit cards alone, ATM's are not available in all the cities other than the biggest cities.
· Compartmentalize your goods and pack your vehicle in such a way that you could easily access contents. For instance, Food, clothes, medicine, emergency needs, tools, spares, on the journey needs, etc.
· Always keep a reliable person informed on where you are going and when you are planning to come back.
- Road Maps.
- First Aid. Pharmacies, are available on all the cities and you can purchase your medication at these outlets.
- Always ask for "OSU SALA", Pharmacies, medicines are relatively cheaper in these pharmacies, and they are government maintained.
- Make sure sufficient amount of pain- killers, antiseptic creams and lotions, surgical wool,bandages, scissors and any other medications are readily available with you.
- Always carry Mosquito coils or Mosquito repellent lotions/ cream with you.
(Take an umbrella, a torch ( Chargeable torches/ lanterns are good ) and a box of matches or a cigarette Lighter always with you.)
· Enjoy the travel with the travel hints and information !!