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India trip packing lists

Packing lists for India's most visited places and trips abroad, packing methods and the tools to put them together — so you bring what you need and nothing you don't.

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What to pack for an India trip

Start with photo ID, offline e-tickets, UPI plus some cash, a power bank, medicines with ORS, mosquito repellent, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Then pack for the region and season: beach clothes for Goa, thermals for Manali and Ladakh, rain gear for Kerala in the monsoon.

Packing tools

What should I pack?

Packing List Generator

Answer seven quick questions and get a travel essentials checklist for your destination, season and travellers.

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International Trip Checklist

Pick every country on your route from India. Get one pre-departure checklist covering visas, adapters, voltage, currencies and insurance.

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Luggage Weight Calculator

Add what you are packing, see the total and compare it with your own cabin and checked baggage allowance.

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Destination packing lists

Packing Guides

Goa packing list: what to pack for every season

A Goa packing list by season: what to pack for the dry season, summer heat and the monsoon, plus beach essentials, clothing and gear for Indian travellers.

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Packing Guides

Kashmir packing list for summer and winter

Kashmir packing list for Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg: what to pack in summer, spring, autumn and snowy winter, plus SIM and cash tips.

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Destination Preparation

What to pack for Dubai from India

What to pack for Dubai: clothes for heat and air-conditioning, what to wear at mosques and malls, type G adapters, medicines rules and documents for Indians.

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Destination Preparation

What to pack for Thailand from India

What to pack for Thailand: light clothes for heat, temple-appropriate outfits, rainy-season gear, beach essentials, adapters and documents for Indian travellers.

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Packing methods

How to organize a carry-on bag

How to organize a carry-on bag: a layer-by-layer packing order, what goes where for fast airport security, and cabin rules for liquids, batteries and weight.

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How to pack for a week-long trip

How to pack for a week-long trip: exact clothing quantities, a day-by-day planning method, bag choice and a checklist that fits a cabin bag or a small suitcase.

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Weather by month

West India

Goa

Best: November to February

Himachal Pradesh

Manali

Best: March to June and September to November

Union Territory of Ladakh

Ladakh

Best: June to September

Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmir

Best: March to October; December to February for snow

South India

Kerala

Best: October to March

North-west India

Rajasthan

Best: October to March

UAE

Dubai

Best: November to March

Thailand

Thailand

Best: November to February

Multiple countries

Europe

Best: May to September for warmth; December for winter markets

Japan

Japan

Best: March to May and October to November

Frequently asked questions

What should I pack for an India trip?

Pack a government photo ID, e-tickets saved offline, UPI and some cash, a power bank, your medicines with ORS, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, light breathable clothes, one warm layer, a scarf or stole for temples and comfortable shoes. Then add for the destination: swimwear for Goa, thermals for Manali in winter, rain gear for Kerala in the monsoon. The packing list generator builds this for your exact trip.

How is a domestic travel packing list for India different by season?

Summer (March–May) needs cotton clothes, a cap and sunscreen; the monsoon (June–September) needs a rain jacket, quick-dry clothes and waterproof pouches; winter (November–February) needs thermals and a down jacket in the north and hills but only a light layer in the south and on the coasts.

Is there one packing list for an India holiday that works everywhere?

The core list works everywhere, but India’s climates range from beaches to high-altitude deserts. Start with the travel essentials for India checklist, then use the destination packing list for where you are going.