Surat guide
Packing List
What to pack for Surat
In June, Surat is typically hot, heavy rain (27 to 35°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Surat essentials
- Casual.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- 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
- Insect / mosquito repellent
- After-sun lotion
- 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
- Don't consume or carry alcohol — Gujarat is a dry state with strict enforcement
- Local SIM: Excellent 4G. Jio and Airtel. Major diamond and textile city — excellent connectivity. 5G available.
- Auto-rickshaws refusing meters near the train station and quoting inflated tourist fares
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics