Kuching guide
🇲🇾 Packing List
What to pack for Kuching
In March, Kuching is typically hot, 23 to 32°c, expect rain (23 to 32°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Kuching essentials
- Weather: Hot, 23 to 32°C, expect rain
- Light waterproof
- Quick-dry clothing
- Light casual. Modest near Malay areas. Long sleeves and trousers strongly recommended for rainforest trails (insects, sun, leeches).
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)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light, breathable cotton clothing
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated)
- Compact umbrella
- Light rain jacket
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- High food hygiene standards in Kuching. Laksa at institutions like Choon Hui is completely reliable.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type G plugs, 240V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)