Ajlun guide
🇯🇴 Packing List
What to pack for Ajlun
In January, Ajlun is typically cold, heavy rain (2 to 9°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Ajlun essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm insulated coat
- Thermal base layers
- Warm hat, gloves and scarf
- Warm socks
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers — snow possible
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Lip balm and moisturiser for cold, dry air
- Insect / mosquito repellent
- Eat at established restaurants in town. RSCN Lodge is reliable. Avoid raw salads washed in tap water.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type B/C/D/G/J plugs, 230V — carry universal adaptor.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
- Cash (Jordanian Dinar) dominant. Some hotels accept cards.
Local know-how
- Don't drink alcohol in public — Ajloun is a conservative Muslim town
- Local SIM: Zain, Orange, Umniah Jordan. Get SIM at Amman Airport. Coverage good in towns.
- Pocket tissues: some island toilets are squat-style or limited
- Unlicensed taxi or rideshare overcharging — agree the fare before entering or use a metered cab
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics
- Waterproof