Guide to Traveling to India with kids

By - November 1, 2022 - Guides & Tips, India
Guide to Traveling to India with kids

Do you want to visit India with your kids on your next vacation? Yes? Then, you must be familiar with some important tips.

You’re in luck, as you have already landed at the correct destination. The post is dedicated to a bagful of useful tips that you should make sure of before and during your trip. So, let’s start the discussion.

Some Inspirations for your trip

India houses a huge number of wonderful tourist destinations. You’ll surely be mesmerized by witnessing the blend of different traditions, cultures, and rituals there.

You’d get golden opportunities to discover mesmerizing natural sceneries, historical spots, and pilgrimages.

The high mountains, tranquil beaches, and rich flora and fauna will help you to purify your mind, body, and soul. That means you’d get to spend some memorable days in India with your kids.

Moreover, your little ones will learn a lot of things and enrich their knowledge base. It’s time to take a look at the tips.

Don’t forget about the vaccination of your child:

Before planning your trip, you must take your child for vaccination for various ailments, including Tetanus, Hepatitis, chickenpox, and Typhoid.

Stay away from Tap Water:

Don’t let your child drink tap water. Always take care of the safety of water throughout your trip.

Also, make sure to prevent your kids from drinking water served outside. Carry safe, pure water everywhere. Check the seal of the bottled water before purchasing it. Refuse to take it if the seal is not intact.

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Emphasis on Foods:

Remember, you’ll be having the taste of spices in most of the foods. Surely, you’ll find places to have less spicy foods. But, if you and your kids want to indulge in some authentic preparations, ask the restaurant staff to make it less spicy.

Always choose a reputed eatery before entering and having food. Check out the customer ratings and reviews about the hygiene, hospitality, turnaround time, and taste and quality of foods of a particular restaurant.

Don’t allow your kids to have street foods- may it be fruit juice or salad. It’s due to that you can’t sure about the hygiene and quality of these foods.

You should also stay away from having poultry, meat, or any cold substance, including curd and salad in food joints. But, if you’re sure about the quality and hygiene of food from a reputed restaurant, you can go ahead.

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Pack all Essential Items for your kids:

Are you planning to visit with your kids? Then, you must pack all the necessary items so that you can spend your trip without any worry.

Don’t forget to take diapers for your infants. Definitely, you can arrange the same after your landing. But, it’s safe to take some extra precautions. The same thing is applicable to prescribed medicines.

You can also pack a powdered milk packet for your little one. It‘s because the flavor and taste available in your destination might not be the same as your kid is accustomed to. Make a list of all essential items to avoid the last-minute rush.

What about Public Transport?

Kids- especially belonged to the Western nations- are not accustomed to scorching hot weather. So, you should avoid public transport (especially buses) throughout your trip. In most cases, buses are overcrowded.

Moreover, a lot of them are not air-conditioned. But, if there’s no option other than the bus journey in any situation, try to avoid peak hours. Remember, any type of infection, including the common cold, can spread on public transport. Anti-pollution masks will help to stay safe from these risks.

It would be the best idea to hire a private vehicle (e.g. a car) for your trip with the kids. Thus, you can spend your trip in great comfort and with amazing convenience.

What about Car Seats as well as High Chairs

You can take your personal car seat on your trip. Later on, you can install the same in your booked private taxi.

Moreover, you won’t find high chairs in restaurants for kids, as parents are accustomed to taking meals while kids sit in their laps. So, you can opt for one inflatable high chair and take it on your journey. Thus, you can conveniently manage the entire thing while having food in a restaurant.

What about Accommodation?

You’ll be traveling with your little ones, right? So, you must be extra cautious while booking accommodation. Always opt for one, which is kid-friendly.

Don’t forget to verify whether the staying option features a playing area for children. Moreover, the doctor’s facility round the clock is also a must.

You can’t predict an unforeseen health issue in advance so a proper healthcare service in the proximity will be definitely a huge advantage. Thus, you can avail of the healthcare facility instantly whenever you need it.

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Mosquito Repellents and Nets

Beware of Malaria and Dengue. So, it’s a good idea to take mosquito repellent, mosquito net, etc to ensure your child’s safety. Instruct your kids to apply these creams before stepping out during dusk. It is especially important if the destination has lots of trees and grass.

Ensure Your Child’s Safety from Street Animals:

You’ll more likely to discover a lot of street dogs. So, it’s extremely important to protect your kids from such animals. Many kids adore cats and dogs. Do your kids have the same tendency? Be very careful while roaming around the streets. Don’t allow your children to feed street cats and dogs.

Carry Proper and Sufficient Apparel:

When you’re about to plan your trip?  If it’s summer, then you must pack clothes as per the weather. So, take a good idea about the weather first and then start packing.  If your destination is Rajasthan or Agra, carry enough airy and loose outfits. Likewise, if you are heading to some cold places, pack warm clothes.

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Don’t forget to carry a medical kit on your trip.

I hope you’ve got a lot of ideas about the preparations and precautions before and during your trip to India. Now, it’s time to plan your itinerary. Make your trip a memorable one.

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