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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.
  •  You an use the Motor Guide published by us 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 time with the place 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 travelling with kids.
  •  Always carry some confectionary 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. We also have provided information of ATMs on the

Road Maps.

  •  Do not rely on your credit cards alone.
  •  Compartmentalise 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.
  •  Keep informed a reliable person where you are going and when you are planning to come back.
  •  Enjoy the travel with the travel hints and information !!


First Aid

  • (Take an umbrella and a torch always in your vehicle.)
 

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