Ahmedabad guide
Packing List
What to pack for Ahmedabad
In February, Ahmedabad is typically hot, typically dry (14 to 32°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Ahmedabad essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS (7 days)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- After-sun lotion
- Gujarat is DRY STATE — no alcohol. Vegetarian paradise. Famous street food.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Don't consume or purchase alcohol — Gujarat is a complete dry state; penalties are serious
- Local SIM: Excellent 4G. Jio and Airtel best coverage. 5G live in key districts.
- Hotel touts from Kalupur bus stand steering travellers to overpriced accommodation