Travel Planning
Packing Guide for North India
Quick Answer
Pack light, breathable layers, modest clothing for temples and mosques (shoulders and knees covered), comfortable walking shoes that slip off easily, sun protection, and a warm layer if you travel between December and February, when mornings are cold. Keep bags small on Taj Mahal days, because large bags, food and tripods are not allowed inside.
Clothing
- Light cotton or linen layers for most of the year.
- A light jacket or shawl for October–November evenings; a warmer layer for December–February mornings.
- Modest clothing for religious sites: shoulders and knees covered. A scarf is useful for covering your head at gurdwaras and some mosques.
Footwear
- Comfortable closed shoes for forts and palaces, where floors are uneven.
- Shoes that slip on and off easily; you'll remove them at many temples and mosques.
- Socks help on marble and stone floors that get hot in the sun.
Essentials
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
- A reusable water bottle.
- Hand sanitiser and tissues.
- Personal medicines in their original packaging.
- A universal plug adapter (India uses types C, D and M).
- Copies of your passport and visa.
Taj Mahal day
Bring only a small bag with your phone, camera, passport and water. Food, tobacco, tripods, drones and large bags are not allowed. More in our Taj Mahal ticket guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Light, comfortable clothes that cover shoulders and knees work well everywhere, including at religious sites.
Between December and February, yes: early mornings in Agra, Delhi and Rajasthan can be cold.
