Traveling to India?

What should you pack for your journey?

A complete packing list with everything you need to prepare before your trip. Go through it and make sure you haven’t missed anything.

Essential documents & valuables

• Passport + all printed documents, kept safely
• It is recommended to bring two credit cards that work internationally
• US dollars (cash)

Electronics & accessories

• Phone charger + power bank
• Universal power adapter
• Headphones

Security & convenience

• Money belt
• Headlamp / head torch

Clothing & personal items

• Quick-dry towel
• Lightweight rain jacket and rain covers for backpacks
• Closed, comfortable shoes
• Flip-flops + sandals
• Sun hat
• Warm hat + gloves
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries, deodorant

Medical & health supplies

• Medications:
  If you take essential prescription medication, bring enough from home to last your entire trip.
  Recommended medications include:
  • Painkillers
  • Anti-nausea tablets
  • Medication for stomach issues
  • Cold and flu medicine
  • Insect bite cream
  • Aloe vera
  • Iodine
  • First aid kit (gauze, bandages, plasters)
  • Disinfectant / antiseptic
• Small sewing kit
• Altitude sickness pills + water purification tablets or a filtered water bottle

Additional items

• Razor
• Swimsuit
• Microfleece / lightweight fleece
• Compact jacket
• Thermal clothing
• Book, notebook, pencil case

Clothing guidelines

Bring a small amount of clothing suitable for different situations—comfortable clothes, short and long sleeves, and travel/outdoor wear.
Bring enough underwear and socks, as it can be difficult to find high-quality ones in India.

Do not overpack. Avoid bringing too many clothes—you will most likely buy clothes in India, and carrying a heavy backpack everywhere is neither fun nor practical.