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Mosquito nets help avoid the risk of infections such as Malaria. While traveling in India it is important to know in which regions you will be at risk. Generally mosquito nets are needed in states below 2000m, and especially in rural areas.
Beyond the risk of infection, India also inhabits an exceptionally large number of insects...
Above: Mosquito, Below: Dung Beetle
On a personal note, I find comfort very important when I sleep. I had an experience on a camel trek through Rajasthan in 2008 that I won't soon forget. To assist our group of four, we hired two porters, whose job is to pack and carry the group's necessary gear. This was to included the basics; a quilt, pillows, blankets, food, and a tent (or so we thought). Having not clarified this prior to entering the desert, our porters did not have a tent. This is when I completely regretted not bringing my mosquito net. The Rajasthani desert is apparently renowned for its DUNG BEETLES! Let me say, I had the worst sleep of my life that night.
Good places to find mosquito nets will include local camping and outdoors supply stores, travel clinics, or you can also find a wide variety of mosquito nets online from stores like the Great Outdoors Depot and Mountain Equipment Co-op.
When traveling in India, it is important to note that the electric current is 240 volts alternating at 50 Hertz (cycles per second). If you wish to travel with incompatible electric equipment, you will require a voltage converter. The following three converters will do the job:
- Resistor-Network Converter
Pros; lightweight, will support high-wattage devices like irons and blow dryers of approx. 50-1600 Watts
Cons; should not be used for extended periods of time, not recommended for digital devices
- Transformers
Pros; recommended for low-wattage electronics such as battery chargers, cameras, laptops, mp3 players etc.
Cons; heavier weight, only supports low-wattage devices of approx. 50-100 Watts
- Combination Converters
These are a combination of a Resistor-Network and a Transformer in one product. Combination converters are easy to switch between the two modes, and are highly recommended for anyone who plans to spend a lot of time traveling in foreign countries.
It is also important to know that India's standard electric socket configuration is the old British plug, "Type D". As shown in the illustration above, the Type D plug uses three pins configured in a triangle.
Above: Mosquito, Below: Dung Beetle
On a personal note, I find comfort very important when I sleep. I had an experience on a camel trek through Rajasthan in 2008 that I won't soon forget. To assist our group of four, we hired two porters, whose job is to pack and carry the group's necessary gear. This was to included the basics; a quilt, pillows, blankets, food, and a tent (or so we thought). Having not clarified this prior to entering the desert, our porters did not have a tent. This is when I completely regretted not bringing my mosquito net. The Rajasthani desert is apparently renowned for its DUNG BEETLES! Let me say, I had the worst sleep of my life that night.
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