Mumbai Packing List
Everything you need to pack for your trip, organized by category and season
Essential Items
Clothing
- Light cotton clothes• Breathable fabrics for daytime
- Modest outfits for temples• Cover shoulders & knees
- Comfortable walking shoes• You'll walk a lot!
- Sandals/flip-flops• Easy to remove at temples
- Dupatta/scarf• For temples & sun protection
- Hat/cap• Essential for sun protection
- Sunglasses• High UV levels
- Light jacket/cardigan• For AC places
Toiletries & Health
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)• Reapply frequently
- Hand sanitizer• For street food adventures
- Wet wipes• Very useful
- Lip balm with SPF• Climate is dry
- Basic medicines• Antacid, paracetamol, bandaids
- Mosquito repellent• Especially for evenings
- Tissues/napkins• Not always available
- Personal medications• Carry prescription copies
Electronics
- Phone + charger• For maps, bookings, photos
- Power bank• Long sightseeing days
- Camera• For better quality shots
- Universal adapter• India uses Type C/D/M
- Earphones• For audio guides
Documents
- ID proof (Aadhar/Passport)• For hotels & some monuments
- Hotel booking confirmations• Digital + physical copy
- Travel insurance• Recommended
- Emergency contacts list• On paper, not just phone
- Credit/debit cards• Plus some cash
Money & Payments
- Cash (small denominations)• ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100 notes
- UPI-enabled phone• Google Pay, PhonePe work everywhere
- Debit/Credit card• For hotels, restaurants
- Small pouch for coins• For temple donations
Miscellaneous
- Reusable water bottle• Stay hydrated!
- Small backpack/daypack• For daily sightseeing
- Locks for luggage• For trains/hostels
- Foldable shopping bag• For bazaar shopping
- Snacks from home• If you have dietary needs
Seasonal Additions
Winter (Oct-Feb)
Mornings can be cold (8-12°C), days are pleasant (20-25°C)
- Warm jacket/sweater
- Light woolens for mornings/evenings
- Closed shoes
- Warm socks
- Light shawl/wrap
Summer (Mar-Jun)
Very hot (35-45°C). Plan indoor activities for midday.
- Extra light cotton clothes
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Cooling towel
- ORS packets
- Extra sunscreen
Monsoon (Jul-Sep)
Sudden heavy rains. Keep electronics protected.
- Waterproof jacket/umbrella
- Quick-dry clothes
- Waterproof bag cover
- Extra plastic bags
- Non-slip footwear
Don't Overpack
Too many clothes
Laundry is cheap
Expensive jewelry
Risk of theft
Large suitcase
Hard in bazaars
Lots of cash
UPI works everywhere
Pro Tips
Roll clothes - saves space
Keep outfit in carry-on
Wear bulky items on travel day
Photos of documents
Plastic bags for laundry
Leave room for souvenirs