India - There is an electricity supply of 240-volts throughout India so 240-volt appliances will work safely with this supply. There is no universal power point but they generally use the three-pin socket, so you can use the round two-pin (Europe) plug or the round three-pin (India) plug. You can buy adaptors, also known as conversion plugs, from hardware, department and Duty Free stores all over Australia.
Nepal & Bhutan - There is an electricity supply of 220-240 volts. Sockets are generally the round three pin (India) kind, which means you can use either this or the round two pin (Europe) plug. You can buy adaptors, also known as conversion plugs, from hardware, department and Duty Free stores all over Australia.
Electricity supply in remote areas
In remote areas of India, Nepal and Bhutan the electricity supply is uncertain. Many buildings will only have a few hours each day of electricity from either the town’s supply or a diesel generator. Whenever there is limited electricity supply this will also mean limited hot water supply. Remote and village areas may experience power surges or outages, both of which can make re-charging electrical appliances very difficult. We advise you to bring a supply of batteries (bought at home) with you to allow for days when you cannot recharge.