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Manipal happens to be one of the best towns in Southern India to finish your college education from. It is essentially a small and tiny city that is situated in Karnataka and is host to one of the biggest universities in India. I finished my college from here and am really glad I decided to do so. During my three years in the city I visited a lot of places in and around Manipal.

Let me take your through a small verbal trip around town first. At the very heart of Manipal, basically just over two kilometers north of Manipal Lake, is Tiger Circle, popularly known as ‘TC’ by the local population. TC is nothing but a very small market with grocery and eateries forming the bulk of shops. Also, most of the buses leave from this very place and there are also a few places from where you can do your busbooking. The BSNL office and the Government approved ration shop are also very close by. Manipal has a planetarium named after Dr T.M.A Pai most well known for building the university town of Manipal. On one end of Manipal stands End Point which is a miniature cliff overlooking the Swarna River. From this point, one can see the Arabian Sea in the Western horizon and the Western Ghats in the eastern horizon. It is the best place to catch the sunset. Apart from that you would find eateries. There are two beaches near Manipal - Malpe and Kapu. Malpe There is a lighthouse on Kapu beach. Agumbe on Western Ghats is around 55 kilometers from Manipal. Small towns Parkala, Hiriadka, Perdoor and Hebri are on the way to Agumbe from Manipal and make for amazing stopovers to get a tea or some snacks on the way. There are private buses running through this route as well. Apart from that, AC Volvo Buses run between Mangalore and Manipal every 15 minutes and you don’t even need an advanced bus booking for these. The nearest airport is Mangalore Airport, which is located around 70 kilometers from Manipal. There are many national and international flight carriers operating from this airport. The nearest railway station is Udupi Railway station at Indrali (about 4 kilometers from Manipal) on Konkan railway route. Many buses both KSRTC and private are operational between Manipal and Bangalore every day and night and like I said you can even get your bus booking done then and there. Needless to say, Manipal is a rather well connected town.

I can happily say that college was one of the best times of my life indeed. I loved every bit of it and am quite happy that I got to travel in and around what is one of the best known region around the South of India.

10 must-have when you travel

So you’ve got your bus tickets in your hand or fixed up your travel plan?  We pack up all tight but tend to forget the essentials at the end of the moment. Some of us like to travel light and some like to carry their entire home with them (well almost!). It is always a great idea to travel light so you can be comfortable and at ease.

Make a quick list of essentials to carry. And this list certainly does not include 6 pairs of shoes and 8 different types of body lotions!

What to carry and what not to carry really depends on the how long you are planning to go, the destination, the weather and the number of people travelling.

Here is a list of ‘Must-Takes’ to help you when you are ‘on the go’.

1.    Wear the Gear
You must know how many pairs and what types of clothes to pack. Your entire selection depends on where you are going, what activities you are planning to do and how long the vacation is. Apart from a few comfy clothes carrying a swim suit, and a comfortable pair of sleepers or is highly recommended. Always place comfort over fashion and you will not regret it.

2.    Travel Docs
While travelling, the important documents must not be forgotten to bring and pack in your bags. For overseas, you need at least a passport, flight tickets and the required visa. Local trips would only include you transportation tickets either by plane or train. It is always a good idea to carry your driving license or ID and copies of travel insurance, you never know when the need would arise. When getting travel insurance, you should choose a plan that includes health on the coverage. This is the best recipe for some extra peace of mind!

3.    Money Matters
You need to have some cash and ATM, debit or credit cards whenever you spend a vacation overseas or within the country. Never forget to carry some cash handy. If you are one of those ‘perfect planners’ then it is good to have some planning of the amount of money you intend to spend on the trip.  Manage your money wisely.

4.    The DIGI Stuff
It is obvious that you will plan to take your camera along with you which by default means you shouldn’t forget to carry the extra memory for camera. Make sure you have packed the camera charger and also plug converter in case of international travel.

Laptops, iPads, mobile phones and MP3 players are also items you might bring to your holiday destination. Most vacationers find these things important during a vacation. If you bring battery-operated devices, you have to bring extra batteries and chargers or cables as well.

5.    Find Your Way
Always carry hotel info, directions and contact number .Going to a place for the first time is fun and adventurous but with proper information you may get lost along the way trying to find a specific landmark because you do not have any map at all. Which makes maps and travel guides also must haves.

6.    First Aid Needs
Carry a first aid kit for just in case, especially when you are travelling with kids.  You can now climb the mountain and go for a bike race or do whatever adventure sports that you want without worrying.

7.    Read and Relax
If you are one of those book buffs then nothing great than grabbing a good book and unwinding.

8.    Playing it Away
While travelling with friends or with family board games and card games can be good fun. Play games depending upon the number of people travelling and that help everyone unwind!

9.    Sunny or Rainy – Be Prepared
It is also necessary for you to carry stuff that can protect you against the sun and the rain. If you go to a beach have a bottle of sunscreen lotion to avoid getting tanned. Sunglasses, umbrella and raincoat are also essentials.

10.    Knicks and Knacks
Knicks and knacks like a travel pack of anti-bacterial wipes, some zip-lock bags, all sizes, a notebook (for a quick jot down of travel adventures), important phone numbers are always welcome

Now that you have a tight list that would just make your packing task a lot easier, all you now got to do it grab your bus tickets or go get on your plan to where-ever!!

Essential Things to Carry while Travelling on a Trip

Travelling has always been a fun filled activity which takes the monotony of daily routine life away and also evolves you as a person in the process, helping you in your personal growth as well. Also is it due to the budget issues, you can always buy tickets online and travel by bus which is the cheaper mode of transport with considerable luxury. Also bus booking is much easier when compared to train and airplane. If you have a passion for travelling and often miss out on important items while packing and then face problems later for it? Well, I have made a list of 8 important things that you should carry never miss out when you are making preparations for the travel. When you are out of your home, your bag must contain your world but at the same time should be light enough to be carried comfortably. So, are you confused about what to include and what to leave? Here is the list of those inevitable things that is a must have in every traveller’s bag:

1.      Credentials - Never forget to pack important documents like a copy of ticket, and identity proof like the Pan ID, Driving License or Voter’s ID in a separate folder which is well protected and should be water proof for safety reasons. You should also carry essential documents like tickets, travel insurance, passport size photographs and contact numbers of friends and relatives.  It is also better to have a photocopy of your email confirmation so that you do not have to take the original document out every time.

2.      Toiletries – Make sure you include a bag of some basic toiletries and other essentials like soap, shampoo, deodorant, band aids, mosquito repellents, hand sanitizer, thin towels moisturizing cream, cotton buds, tissues, wet wipes, small mirrors and face wash.

3.      Ear plugs - This is an essential part of travel which is a must have if you want to have a comfortable and peaceful sleep and also to kill the time by listening to your favourite music amidst all the noise and chaos of some crowded places.

4.      Clothing and accessories – Always take light weighted, comfortable and minimum amount of clothes as much as possible. Also if you are heading to a cold region, then always make sure you pack in woollen socks, gloves, jackets, and thermal liners. It is necessary that you keep a comfortable pair of slippers and walking shoes, as you do not want to enjoy your holidays in shoe bites and sore feet.

5.      Sleeping Pillow – Not everyone can sleep comfortably in the buses, for those who cannot make sure you carry sleeping pillows or neck comforters that make you comfortably sleep with no inconvenience.

6.      Electronics and gadgets – Remember when going out, the most important thing for a traveller is to carry a camera and to bring lovely memories. Also put in camera chargers, extra batteries and extra memory cards as they can be real support in places of limited electricity. However, if it is important carry only a tablet and avoid laptops if you have to keep in connection with your work. It also helps you in storing your photos and reading books etc.

7.      First aid kit – It is seen that people often fall sick very quickly in no time and are not capable of adapting to the current climatic situations. For those who you should carry necessary first aid kit and also medicines for such as fever and cold. It is a must have thing because you never know when you might encounter any untoward incident.

8.      Money, cash and currency – Undoubtedly this is the most important of all the essential things as money can buy almost anything everywhere. Make sure you take the local currency of the destination place you are travelling to, because not all the places have access to credit card facilities or ATMs. Also keep sufficient amount of money so that you are not left stranded on an emergency. It is necessary that you keep credit cards and debit cards in case of huge transactions because of obvious reasons.

Now that you have known what things to carry while you travel that are so necessary, also with bus booking becoming so easy i.e. book tickets online with just a click. All you need to do is start packing your bags and plan a trip for a holiday.