Mountabu guide
Packing List
What to pack for Mountabu
In December, Mountabu is typically cool, typically dry (7 to 22°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Mountabu essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
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 warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- 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
- Stick to busy places with high turnover. Avoid tap water. Freshly cooked hot food is safest.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Moderate 3G/4G. Jio best on the plateau. Signal improves after 2020 tower upgrades. Download maps offline.
- Horse ride operators on the road to Guru Shikhar overcharging tourists vs local rates
- Peak season in December: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery