Packing advice

As you travel around India you may encounter a variety of altitudes and temperatures could vary considerably as you move from place to place. As a result you should pack accordingly and take a range of clothing that can be worn in layers and so put on, and taken off, as conditions change.

Those travelling to northern India, including areas such as Delhi, Agra, and Rajasthan, should note that temperatures can be especially chilly in December and January. A light jacket or jumper may be required even in the middle of the day. For travel generally during November to March take a warm coat / jersey for early morning starts and especially for any train journeys, as the onboard air-conditioning can be very cold. In the summer months bear in mind that temperatures can get well into the 80s and so summer clothing will be important. However it may be wet due to the monsoon so some waterproof clothing is also recommended.

Please wear appropriate colours when in any national park or tiger reserve – these should be muted earthy colours. You should also take a sun hat and sunglasses with you. Please note from mid-November until end February, the early morning and  evening games drives can be very cold – this is attributed largely to the wind factor of the ‘open air’ jeep - as a result we strongly recommend taking fleeces, jackets, hats, gloves and scarves. By about 8 - 9am, the sun is out and you can begin ‘de-layering’. At this point a t-shirt should suffice for the rest of the morning / afternoon.

Essential packing list

  • Passport with visa
  • Travel folder with e-tickets & your insurance policy
  • Credit cards & cash
  • Essential toiletries & medicines
  • Earplugs & eye-mask for sleeping on flights
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sun cream & lip balm
  • Sunglasses & hat
  • Swimming costume
  • Decent walking shoes / trainers (if trekking)
  • Wind / water proof jacket
  • Neutral colour clothing if visiting national parks or tiger reserves
  • Portable umbrella
  • Torch
  • Camera, memory card & charger
  • Global adaptor with round and flat pins
  • Alarm clock
  • Dry snacks for long drives

Luggage restrictions

If your long-haul flights come with a generous baggage allowance please be aware that your domestic flights will normally have a checked in allowance of just 15kg in economy class (with 7kg allowed as hand luggage). If the plane is not full the airline may be lenient, otherwise you should expect to be charged anywhere from RS 250 to Rs 400 per kg over your allowance - depending on the airline.