Surat guide
Packing List
What to pack for Surat
In December, Surat is typically warm, typically dry (15 to 31°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Surat essentials
- Casual.
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 light jacket for evenings
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Peak season in December: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery