๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to India โ€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
โ‚น INR
Indian Rupee ยท vs USD
Electricity
230V ยท 50Hz
Plug: Type D, Type C, Type M
Best months
Jan, Dec, Feb
Avg high 25ยฐC ยท 1 rain days
Capital time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Cities covered
6
5 with full climate data

Top cities in India

Local style + dress code

Mumbai: modest dress for women preferred. Cover shoulders + knees at religious sites. Linen + breathable cotton โ€” heat AND humidity demand it.

Dress code: conservative

Public holidays in India

Plan around national holidays โ€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

๐Ÿ“… See the full 2026 calendar for India โ†’

Money & currency

The Indian Rupee (INR, symbol โ‚น) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data โ€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and India's dress code.

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