What to pack for India
Eight things that make any India trip easier. Affiliate links go to Amazon.
gear
Headlamp, 350 lumens
Power cuts happen. So do 4am temple visits and pre-dawn train platforms.
$28Buy
gear
Filter water bottle, 700ml
Skip the plastic. Drink from any tap, anywhere — even at 4,200m in Ladakh.
$42Buy
clothing
Linen kurta set
Cooler than cotton in 40°C. Reads respectful at temples and palaces.
$58Buy
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Anti-theft sling bag
For Mumbai trains and Old Delhi bazaars. Cuts won't open it.
$68Buy
health
Diamox 250mg (Rx)
For Leh, Spiti or Sikkim above 3,500m. Get a prescription before you fly.
$18Buy
electronics
Universal travel adapter
India uses Type D & M. This one covers both, plus 65W USB-C.
$24Buy
books
Lonely Planet India
No app yet beats a paper guide for offline routes in rural Rajasthan.
$32Buy
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Compression packing cubes
India is hot, dry, wet, alpine and coastal — sometimes in one week.
$36Buy