Vidhi,


I would recommend the 18-55is kit lens. If this is your first dSLR, then takesome time before you buy an expensive lens. Make sure it is really what you want. It is also possible to rent a lens for a trip, andhave the kit for everyday needs. There are some restrictions for international travel, but I would be upfront and just ask if it would be ok based on your itinerary. Another tip: if you haven't used a dSLR before, practice practice practice. If there is a photo that you need on your trip, you might want to bring a point and shoot if you have one. I have a friend who bought one for a trip to Hawaii, he had little interest in practicing or even really learning about it. He looked at my photos, and said "you must have a really good camera." Well, his photos were not as good as his wife's who used a 6MP P&S. There is a learning curve, I hope you have the time to overcome it or you have used a film SLR in the past. It is a great hobby, I hope you love it as much as I do.


Tom