Ziqitza Healthcare ltd - Must-Carry things if you are travelling during summer
                     Ziqitza Healthcare ltd - Must-Carry things if you are 
travelling during summer
The Indian subcontinent is blessed with variety of 
seasons and climatic conditions, however, 
Indian summers are dry and sweltering. The temperature 
rises quite high and the country heats up like a fireball, 
and can melt tar roads. Earlier hill stations used to 
provide some respite from heat, but now climate change 
has led to increased temperature at hill stations during 
daytime. Ziqitza explains that though the temperature 
drops at hill stations during the evening, the scorching 
heat of the day drains you completely.The Indian 
summers have got a bad reputation for being a party 
spoiler for the travellers. The unbearable heat can 
completely knock you off your game!
Ziqitza Healthcare stresses that tourism declines during the summer 
season as the footfall decreases due to scorching heat. This also 
means that it is an opportune time for the bravehearts to challenge 
the heat and explore destinations or travel quieter and easier. 
Whether you are a tourist or just travelling locally, Dr Santosh Datar 
– Medical Director Ziqitza Healthcare Limited, lists down a few 
things that you should have on you or carry at all times.
1. Carry enough water: The taste of water in India changes 
every few kilometres. While this is interesting and true, it 
might not necessarily be healthy. Ziqitza Rajasthan suggests 
that one should always carry water bottles with them during 
the summers. Easy access to water can be a life saviour 
during the summer days. Tourists must carry mineral water 
bottles with them. These bottles are available everywhere 
these days, except for some remote areas.
2. Oral rehydration solution sachets: While we are at it, one 
must always carry glucose or any other oral rehydration 
sachets with them during the summer days. The melting heat 
can easily cause dehydration by sucking up all the water from 
the body. Dr Santosh Datar from ZHL Rajasthan advises that 
one must always carry glucose or rehydration sachets with 
them, because water is not enough!
3.  Carry wet tissues: Summers can lead to sweaty and oily skin 
which could further result in other unwarranted facial issues. 
While travelling you can’t be sure about the quality of water 
to wash your face, and using drinking water is not a good idea. 
Therefore, it is advised that you carry wet tissue packs with 
you. The cooling agents in the tissue will leave your face 
sparkling and refreshing.
4. Use a Hat or an umbrella: Dr Santosh Datar from 
Ziqitza Limited, advises that while stepping out in the sun, 
one should either always carry an umbrella or wear a hat to 
avoid heatstroke. Exposure to direct sunlight could cause 
heatstroke, dehydration etc.
5. Wear Sunglasses: Sun’s UV rays are particularly ruthless during 
the summer season. Therefore, it is advised to wear 
sunglasses while stepping outside. Sunglasses will protect 
your eyes from the heat and also from the harmful UV rays.
6. Wear cotton clothes: Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan states 
that cotton clothes are your ultimate best friend during 
summers. Not only is fabric cool but is also super 
absorbent.
7. Carry Medicines: The summer heat and sun can play 
havoc on your health. If you’re travelling and use 
medication for your underlying ailments, it is advised 
that you carry such medicines with you always. In case 
you do not take any medications, but are travelling 
during the summers, you’re advised to consult a doctor 
and carry precautionary medicines with you, which 
could help you fight the ill effects of exposure to 
summer heat.
8. Keep emergency contact number handy: When travelling to an 
unknown destination and too in sweltering heat, one must expect 
the unexpected. The heat induced inconvenience ailments such as 
low blood pressure, high blood pressure, nausea, disorientation etc 
can spoil your vacation. Always keep emergency contact numbers 
handy in case you fall sick.
9. Hand Sanitizer: Ziqitza Health care limited stresses that if there is 
one thing that Covid-19 has taught us, it is the importance of hand 
hygiene. While travelling during summers carry hand sanitisers to 
keep your hands clean. Soaps are not exactly hygienic for they are 
used by multiple people.
10. Apply and carry sunscreen: The sun can easily burn the exposed 
skin of our body. A handy sunscreen lotion can provide long-time 
protection from the sun. If you’re unable to carry one, ensure that 
you are wearing long-sleeved shirts or t-shirts to protect your arms 
from the sunlight and sunburn.