What to pack
This checklist contains things you must bring with you, as well as other optional
items included as memory-joggers.
Required items
- Airline ticket(s)
- Passport
- Visa
- Itinerary
- Traveler's checks, cash and/or credit cards
- Photocopy of passport, visa, and airline ticket information (useful if documents are lost or stolen)
- Identification and/or credit cards
- Three passport-sized photos for registration in Ahmednagar.(Any type of photograph is acceptable.)
- Flashlight
- Batteries for flashlights, cameras, or video cameras. High-quality batteries may not be easily available in India.
- A hat, preferably one with a brim. Although the sun in India may not feel hot, its rays are actually quite intense.
Optional items
Medicines
Bring enough of any needed medical supplies for your entire stay. If you are taking medical or psychiatric drugs prescribed by a physician, be sure to continue taking them while in India.
- Prescription drugs
- Copy of prescriptions
- Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Medicine for constipation and/or diarrhea
- Medicine for motion sickness
- Eye drops
- Vitamin/mineral supplements
- Acidophilus tablets
Clothing
The dress code for Meherabad, Meherazad, and Ahmednagar prohibits shorts and revealing clothing (such as tank tops, see-through blouses or skirts). Bermuda shorts (just above the knee) are permitted at Lower Meherabad for sports activities. For women, low necklines, tight-fitting garments, and short skirts are also inappropriate.
- Underwear/socks
- Pyjamas/nightgown
- Robe
- Shirts, blouses
- Dresses or skirts
- Trousers
- Sweater or jacket
- Rainwear (during the monsoon season from June through October)
- Shoes or sandals (Footwear is taken on and off frequently at Meherabad and Meherazad.)
- Scarf or shawl
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and dental supplies
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Shaving supplies
- Deodorant
- Feminine sanitary supplies
- Toilet paper (can also be purchased in Ahmednagar)
- Tissues
- Washcloth or disposable moist towelettes
- Dry skin lotions and lip balm
Miscellaneous
- Sunglasses
- Baba button
- Day bag
- Travel clock or watch
- Notebook or journal
- Address book
- Stationery supplies
- Scissors and scotch tape
- Sewing kit
- Footcare supplies
- Laundry soap
- Insect repellent
- Ear plugs
- Bottle opener, pocket knife
- Dust masks
- Bungie cord