How Does The Savvy Traveler Stay Healthy In India?

If India has been on your bucket list for a while, it’s time to make the most of the January sale to book your ticket for a trip that will broaden your horizon and open up your mind. As a general rule of the thumb, the best time to visit India is from October to March. However, it’s a large country so it can be helpful to define exactly where you want to go before you book your ticket. If you’re planning to climb on the Himalayas, you should avoid December and January when the alpine foothills are the coldest, and June to September when the area is too wet to enjoy. If you want to see Kolkata, the best season is from October to January as it is too hot and wet the rest of the year. Mumbai stays dry and warm until May, which makes it a popular destination. In short, you need to do your research before you book to avoid bad weather. But the weather is only one of the elements to consider. India is a tropical country that has a very different sanitary level from what you’re used to. You need to prepare your plan to stay healthy during your Indian holiday.

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What Are The Risks of Indian Travel?

Geographically, India is extremely varied. Consequently, you will encounter a variety of health risks, depending on the area you visit. Hygiene is poor in most regions, which makes water-borne diseases common. In tropical areas, you need to take precautions against insect-borne diseases. Consult recommendations before you leave, as you will have to plan up to 6 weeks for your vaccinations. Additionally, you should never drink water from a tap or consume food that hasn’t been skinned or peeled – as the exposure to dirty water is dangerous. And finally, it’s best to avoid rural areas where insect bites such as ticks and lice are common.

Healthy Mind, Too

Once you’ve ensured your physical health, you can fully embrace the healing power of Indian holiday. Indeed, you will find a lot of meditation spots across the country, and you can even join a meditation center to explore your spiritual place in the world. If this is too much for you, you might prefer the cultural diversity of Kochi, where the Chinese, Jewish, Christian and Indian spiritualities meet. Here, you can relax in the swimming pool of the Courtyard Kochi Airport hotel while you think of the local and peaceful spiritual display in town. India is, after all, the place of mindful yogis.

The Essentials, Everywhere in The World

Don’t let the poor hygiene conditions frighten you. With the right preparation, India is a safe country for visitors, assuming you stick to the recommendations. Ultimately, foreign countries are likely to present a health risk if their environment is not something you’re used to. That’s precisely why you need to do your research before booking to know what medications you’re allowed to carry, what vaccines you need, and what the weather’s like.

In the end, the savvy traveler follows only three rules in India. He gets his vaccines in advance. He doesn’t consume tap water. And, last but not least, he lets his mind explore the magic of the Indian mindfulness.

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