Ganja guide
🇦🇿 Packing List
What to pack for Ganja
In November, Ganja is typically cold, light rain possible (3–12°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Ganja essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
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
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
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
- Eat at busy restaurants with high turnover for freshest food. Avoid raw salads washed in tap water outside the city centre.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F (two round pins). Voltage: 220V, 50Hz.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
- Cash is widely accepted. International cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants. Carry local currency for...
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Azercell, Bakcell, Nar. Good 4G coverage in cities. Prepaid SIMs available at the airport.
- Pocket tissues: some island toilets are squat-style or limited
- Overpriced taxi rides without meter — always agree before entering
- November highlights: Cooling down