Four Signs Show You Have a Packing Problem

Have you ever paid extra baggage fee, left your passport or suitcase or missed your credit card in your travel?

If you have messed up with such things, then it means you have given less importance for your packing. It is essential to take all the things and pack in a proper manner. To help your trip preparation, we have pinpointed a list of common packing problems and easy solutions for you to adopt.

Here is the guide below:

Sign No. 1- A Wrinkled Wardrobe

Do you want to waste your time ironing in the hotel?

The first mistake is that all the clothes in your suitcase would look wrinkled. However, the stuffing may cause few wrinkles but it doesn’t mean the whole clothing is full of wrinkles. For this, the people can look for wrinkle-free clothes and pack in your suitcase. This makes you feel comfortable as well saves your time. Experienced travellers make use of rollers and interlocks between various garments.

Sign No. 2- Damaged Goods

Carrying damaged goods along in your travel is the worst feeling of all. You will be in a new destination and there will be less time to safeguard your damaged good. It will look awkward and the people around you may think badly. The best way to escape from this problem is to check the breakable items and wrap with newspaper. You can also make use of a zip-top plastic bag to carry your shampoo, sunblock, perfume and others.

Sign No.3- Too Much Baggage

Heavy baggage is the most dangerous sign in your travel. If you carry excess luggage, then the airport authorities may deny due to various reasons. Even you can’t enjoy the destination carrying heavy baggage. To avoid this, research the limit that is allowed for baggage and plan accordingly. Ensure to take light weighted clothes and essential accessories only.

Sign No.4- Pre-Trip Panic

Most of the travellers do this mistake by exaggerating about their trip in the precious day. They think about unusual things like “What if I had forgotten my passport”, “What will I do in case of any accident” and much more. Travellers should be relaxed and not panic at the time of travel. They should be well prepared about their travel arrangements.

Dussehra in India

India is renowned for its rich culture and traditions. Though there are plenty of activities to do around, religious celebrations in India frame an imperative role. Indian festivals describe the religious and social significances of various religions and languages. Dussehra is a famous Indian festival that is celebrated from September to October by Hindus. It is celebrated to remark the success of good over immoral forces.  

Dusshera festival is also termed as Vijaya Dashami, Dasara or Durga Pooja. In India, it is grandly celebrated in Mysore, Assam, Jharkhand, Manipur, Tripura, West Bengal and Bihar. As the greater part of Bengali Hindus resides in Tripura and West Bengal, they celebrate Durga Pooja as the biggest event of the year. The conclusion of Navarathri festival is fêted as Dussehra. 

How Dussehra is Celebrated?

People throng to city’s prominent temples and offer special prayer meetings. Most of the Hindu belief people offer food to god from home or at temples. In some areas, people celebrate for up to ten days by organizing special events everyday. In Mysore, Dussehra festival is celebrated on a grand manner, which tourists from all over the world throng to watch the elaborate affair.

Mysore Palace

The Mysore Palace will be enlightened using one lakh light bulb on all ten days in the evenings (7 to 10 PM). It is said that they spend about Rs. 1 Crore every year for maintenance of the bulbs alone. In addition, various dances and cultural festivals, food festivals, wrestling, sports and film festival highlighting the event are performed in the Mysore palace.  Famous artists and musicians from all over the country perform and showcase their talents on this grand stage.

The major highlight of this event is, Holy Goddess Chamundeshwari will be adorned on a golden mantapa and be placed on top of a decorated elephant. Devotees worship the idol before it is placed in its possession. Mysore’s royal family offers special prayers on this auspicious occasion. The entire city witnesses colorful lights, cultural programmes, traditional music and enchanting celebration all over. 

Most of the Hindus have a belief that it is fortunate to start a new project or venture on this occasion. All cooking pans, vehicles, work related and household tools are blessed with special prayers. In the evening, the statues of Ravana are burnt on beacons.  The devotees in Bengal prepare alur dom (deep fried spicy potato snacks) and luchi (deep fried bread) as special foods on this event.

If you are planning on a trip to India, make sure you do not miss to watch this striking celebration. 

How To Get Passport In A Week?

Recently, the ministry of external affairs has declared two major changes to fasten the application process of passport applicants. The changes will enable the applicants to secure an appointment at the local passport seva kundra.

As per the news, it is informed that citizens will be granted a fresh passport in a week provided with all the documents such as Aadhaar card, electoral photo identity card (EPIC) and PAN Card. It is essential for the citizens to comply with all the policies mentioned in the application form. One should be a citizen of India, prompt submission of family details and should have no criminal records.

Usually, the process will take a month with the police verification and other formalities. The police verification will be conducted once the passport is issued. No extra charges will be levied for the applicants. The government authorities will validate your Aadhaar number online and approve from the granting officer.

In addition, the PAN cards and EPIC will also be validated by the officer at the earliest stage of application process. In case of any false reports, passport will be cancelled or rejected by the authorized persons.

Message from the Director

Anil Kumar Sobti, the director of passport division said that the upgrade process will help the applicants to get passport on earlier basis. He also stated that there are plenty of inbuilt safeguards in our system to find out fake identities and forgeries. Moreover, the link with Aadhaar database will easily guide us in conducting real-time verification of the applicant.

Indians can now get a passport in a week. Here is the process:

Step 1

Fill the application form for passport

Step 2

Attach a valid copy of Aadhaar Card

Step 3

Attach valid electoral photo identity card

Step 4

Submit a valid PAN Card

Camping Tips & Guidelines To Enjoy Pleasant Holidays

If you have planned to escape from the city life and enjoy the scenic nature, plan a camping trip. Camping is an adventure where you make use of caravan, tents or no shelter at all. It offers lot of fun and at the same time you must remain while camping. Check out the tips to completely enjoy your trip below:

Maintain Hygiene

Cleanliness is the first thing that you need to look on your camping. Make sure to clean your body and clothes well. It is always better to pack the basic things related to hygiene such as sanitizers, cotton balls, sponge, etc. Don’t use any fragrant lotions, scents or perfumes as it may attract the bugs.

Carry A Survival Kit

Be prepared to face all challenges in your camping travel. Pack all the essential equipments like survival knives, water purification tablets, waterproof matches and flashlights.

Leave Nothing At The Campsite After Leaving

Preserving nature should be the first goal of any traveller. You should move out of the place without leaving any trace or waste. Try to bury the human waste deep into the ground and don’t leave any equipment that harms the environment or animals.

A Sleeping Bag Is A Must

One has to carry a quality sleeping bag on their camping trip. This bag enhances the sleeping experience and help to rest peacefully. If you couldn’t find a one, make use of heavy duty plastic bag to cushion your head instead of a pillow.

Know The Camping Checklist

Here is the list of items that you must carry on your camping trip:

• Tent

• Ground cloth

• Axe

• Dust pan

• Sleeping bag

• Air pump

• Stove with fuel

• Matches/lighter

• Paper towels

• Cook utensils

• Towels

These are some of the important camping items. You may take more items suiting your trip. Follow the above tips and have a safe journey.