Travel Tips 'n' Tools

Packing List
Remember the last time you packed in things that you simply couldn't do without, only to discover that you never ever needed them? Eliminate extra baggage with this bare essentials checklist of things that seasoned travelers carry.
Dos and Don'ts
Practical tips, keeping local sensitivities in mind, for a hassle-free and enjoyable time in India. This list respects your common sense and doesn't drone on things that your Grandma drilled into your head!
Rajasthan Festival Calendar
The fervor with which the denizens of arid Rajasthan celebrate their numerous fairs and festivals, has earned the state the sobriquet of "The most colorful desert in the world". These theatrical and lively events also offer a deep insight into the lives and traditions of the locals. This 3-year calendar of the important fairs should help you in planning your travel dates.
Currency Converter
Convert all major currencies at the current exchange rates.
Currency Cheat Sheet
Print out this handy reference sheet of two currencies in various denominations.
Metric Converter
Metric-Imperial-Metric conversion for Temperature, Length, Weight, Volume, and Area.
World Clock
What's the time now in the rest of the world?