Upcoming Vacation in India post PR, What To Take?

[jagota_j]

I am now a PR and am going for vacation to India in about 12 days.

Any suggestions on what would be good things to buy here from Canada to take to India. (p.s: baggage Allowance is two 23 kg check-in bags.)

Thank you

 

[steaky]

For my trips to Asia, I usually buy and take certain foods that are grown in BC and not available at stores there. Things such as honey, blueberries, pears, Macintosh apples and home made jams. Sometimes, I helped my friends to buy shoes, clothing and other merchandise or they do their online shopping and I add them to my check in baggage.

Please refrain from making multiple post btw.

 

[jagota_j]

Thank you.

I see TVs in India are more expensive compared to in Canada. Not sure how would it be If I was to take one from Canada to India. Any thoughts?

 

[phoenix232]

Thank you.

I see TVs in India are more expensive compared to in Canada. Not sure how would it be If I was to take one from Canada to India. Any thoughts?

i wouldn't advise to bring in TV because of Voltage as you would know 110 vs 220 .. and the power surges in india would ruin it

i usually get Nuts & dried berries and stuff which isn't available in India..

 

[jagota_j]

Thank you

In addition to dry fruits, any other suggestions that I should look at taking?

 

[Bs65]

I cannot speak for India but how about something typically Canadian such as maple syrup ?

 

[phoenix232]

Thank you

In addition to dry fruits, any other suggestions that I should look at taking?

Mobile phones & Macbooks are usually expensive and not of good quality in India .. i usually carry 3 mobile & 2-3 laptops + iPad incase my cousin or relative wants it

 

[jagota_j]

Thanks, just booked the flight via Air China. Wondering - can I bring my own snacks in carry on baggage (did call Air China customer service to ask but they were of no help). If so any suggestions on what would be good ones to bring onboard for the long 27hrs trip from Canada to India?

 

[steaky]

Thanks, just booked the flight via Air China. Wondering - can I bring my own snacks in carry on baggage (did call Air China customer service to ask but they were of no help). If so any suggestions on what would be good ones to bring onboard for the long 27hrs trip from Canada to India?

You can bring own snacks in the carry-on.

 

[Bs65]

Thanks, just booked the flight via Air China. Wondering - can I bring my own snacks in carry on baggage (did call Air China customer service to ask but they were of no help). If so any suggestions on what would be good ones to bring onboard for the long 27hrs trip from Canada to India?

But be wary of what security will or will not let you through with in carry on unless you buy airside.

 

[nokia3315]

Gone are the days when people used to get excited when you got something from foreign. But these days everything is available in India.
Whats not available are
$3X toys,
NHL jerseys,
elderly and disability aids,
wholefood multivitamins,
certain food supplements/ medicines,
manuka honey,
certain vegetable & flower seeds,
certain organic superfoods,
hand made candy ,
vegan cosmetics,
customized gaming laptops,
only the newest gaming consoles,
newest DJI drones etc.

 

[steaky]

Gone are the days when people used to get excited when you got something for foreign. But these days everything is available in India.
Whats not available are
$3X toys,
NHL jerseys,
elderly and disability aids,
wholefood multivitamins,
certain food supplements/ medicines,
manuka honey,
certain vegetable & flower seeds,
certain organic superfoods,
hand made candy ,
vegan cosmetics,
customized gaming laptops,
only the newest gaming consoles,
newest DJI drones etc.

But couldn't you get these items online?

 

[nokia3315]

But couldn't you get these items online?

Yes available online (overseas) & will attract heavy custom taxes & other charges which the delivery guy wont explain or give a bill with details/breakdown. Basically after all custom/ import taxes/duties you will end up paying $50 for a $10 item.

Not to forget that your item will get stuck in customs, they will ask for thousand documents, so a lot of stress & time-consuming.