Bareilly Uttar Pradesh, India Travel Guide
Modest dress is advisable for both men and women, specifically when visiting religious sites, rural areas, or less crowded with tourists parts of the city. Women: Shoulders and knees covered. Loose-fitting clothing. Men: Full-length trousers or jeans, shirts (collared shirts more respectful for religious sites).
Comfortable Walking shoes are important for city exploration. Sandals/flip-flops are useful for accommodation or short strolls. Waterproof footwear is advisable for the wet season. Avoid high heels.
Carry both original and copies of all documents.
Original Passport & Visa: 6 months validity from departure, 2 blank pages. e-Visa ETA printout or physical visa.
Copies: Multiple photocopies of passport data page and visa, separate from originals. Digital copies on cloud/email/mobile device.
Travel Insurance Policy: Printout with emergency contacts, policy number, summary. Digital copy.
International Driving Permit: For self-driving (not recommended). Carry with home country license.
Vaccination Records: Yellow Fever certificate (if needed), WHO card for other vaccinations. Medication list (with doctor's letter for controlled substances).
Reservations: Printouts/digital confirmations for flights, accommodation, train/bus tickets, tours.
Emergency Contacts: List of personal contacts, local emergency numbers (112), embassy/consulate details, hotel/area contacts.
IDs for Discounts: Student (ISIC) or senior IDs (less common in Bareilly), press ID for media purposes.
Stay connected and powered.
India: 230V, 50Hz. Socket types C, D, M. A Universal travel adapter. Voltage converter for non-230V devices. Most modern electronics are dual voltage, needing only a Plug adapter.
Unlocked smartphone compatible with Indian GSM networks. Local SIM cards (Airtel, Jio, Vi) at airports or stores. Passport, visa, photo, local reference for purchase. eSIM is faster. VPN like NordVPN or ExpressVPN is useful.
Document experiences, stay charged.
Camera for street/architectural/cultural shots. Robust Camera bag. Extra batteries/memory cards. Lightweight tripod for low-light. Consider B&H Photo for gear.
Highly advisable. Power outages may occur. Power bank (10,000-20,000 mAh) for various device charges. Long travel days drain batteries.
Navigate and confirm your data.
Navigation: Google Maps (offline maps). Ride-sharing: Ola, Uber. Translation: Google Translate (offline Hindi pack). Communication: WhatsApp. Booking: MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Airalo.
Cloud Storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud) for photos/documents. External hard drive or USB drive for physical backup.
Tailor your First-aid kit for common travel ailments.
Many common brands are available, but specific preferences may be hard to find.
Sufficient supply in original packaging. Copy of prescription and doctor's letter.
Remedies for cold/flu, Motion sickness medication.
DEET repellent. Broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30+. Hat, sunglasses.
Not relevant for Bareilly (flat plains).
These items improve comfort, security, and convenience during your travels.
