{"id":721,"date":"2011-03-26T10:35:43","date_gmt":"2011-03-26T05:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=721"},"modified":"2021-05-27T10:44:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T05:14:35","slug":"beating-the-indian-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways of Beating the Indian Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Top-Ten-Ways-to-beat-the-Indian-Heat.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-722 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Top Ten Ways to beat the Indian Heat\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Top-Ten-Ways-to-beat-the-Indian-Heat-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Top Ten Ways to beat the Indian Heat\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Top-Ten-Ways-to-beat-the-Indian-Heat-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Top-Ten-Ways-to-beat-the-Indian-Heat-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Top-Ten-Ways-to-beat-the-Indian-Heat-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>The Indian summer can be terrible. It can literally suck all the life out of you. High temperatures, dusty and dry winds, or sometimes the exact opposite, oppressive humidity can make even the most energetic person feel lethargic and considering, it\u2019s hot for at least half the year in most of the country, it is important to know how to beat the Indian heat.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Drink_Right_in_Indian_Summer\" >Drink Right in Indian Summer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Eat_Right_in_Indian_Summer\" >Eat Right in Indian Summer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Drink_from_Earthen_Pots\" >Drink from Earthen Pots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Avoid_Street_Food\" >Avoid Street Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Avoid_Moisturizers\" >Avoid Moisturizers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Park_in_the_Shade\" >Park in the Shade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Close_your_windows_on_time\" >Close your windows on time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Eat_Spicy_Food\" >Eat Spicy Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Desperate_Measures\" >Desperate Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/toplists\/beating-the-indian-heat.html\/#Spray_Bottles\" >Spray Bottles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Right_in_Indian_Summer\"><\/span><strong>Drink Right in Indian Summer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from drinking lots of water throughout the day, it is also important to replenish your body with vitamins and minerals that you might lose because of perspiration. An Indian favorite \u2013 <em>Nimbu Paani<\/em> or <em>Lemonade<\/em> is a great way to feel refreshed. Other than this, <em>Dab Paani<\/em>, or tender coconut water is also great as it contains fibers and proteins as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Right_in_Indian_Summer\"><\/span><strong>Eat Right in Indian Summer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fruits and vegetables that are high in water content are great. For example, a fruit-like watermelon contains 92% water and 14% vitamin C. Other citrus fruits like oranges and limes are also great in this season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_from_Earthen_Pots\"><\/span><strong>Drink from Earthen Pots<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Traditionally, Indians stored their water in earthenware pots. If you\u2019re living in India, consider getting one for your kitchen. You will find that the water stays cool enough to quench your thirst in the heat but not too cold to force you to limit your intake.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Street_Food\"><\/span><strong>Avoid Street Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The temperatures during the summer months in India are such that they promote the growth of disease-spreading organisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Avoid eating at suspect establishments, especially those selling oily preparations or cut fruits on the streets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Moisturizers\"><\/span><strong>Avoid Moisturizers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Summers in India tend to make the driest of skins oily. In order to avoid breakouts and rashes as well as to ensure that your makeup remains intact, avoid using moisturizers. Instead, dust on loose powder to seal the oil in your skin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Park_in_the_Shade\"><\/span><strong>Park in the Shade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In peak summers, it is commonplace in India to step into steaming cars with boiling seats and scathing steering wheels. To minimize the quantum of heat trapped in your parked cars, spend that extra minute to find yourself a shaded spot to park in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Close_your_windows_on_time\"><\/span><strong>Close your windows on time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>High Temperatures in India can soar up to 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. To keep your house cool, close your windows before it gets too hot outside to avoid having all the cool air sucked out. In fact, it\u2019s wise to start shutting your windows when it crosses 25 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Spicy_Food\"><\/span><strong>Eat Spicy Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the reasons for Indian food being as spicy as it is is the fact that the capsaicin in the hot peppers induces perspiration which eventually makes one feel cool. So try a hot meal on a hot day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desperate_Measures\"><\/span><strong>Desperate Measures<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the heat is unbearable and you do not have access to air conditioning, hang wet sheets by the windows in your house. The water will evaporate soon resulting in the cool air blowing your way from the open windows.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spray_Bottles\"><\/span><strong>Spray Bottles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep spray bottles of water in your refrigerators which you can reach out to when you can\u2019t handle it anymore. Spray yourself as generously as you can. The evaporation of the water will cause the blood flowing in your veins to cool down.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian summer can be terrible. It can literally suck all the life out of you. 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