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Packing list for Varanasi in May
What to pack for 2 days in Varanasi in May: clothes, shoes and essentials for the season.
May: 39° / 27° · 5 rainy days
Clothing
Lightweight long‑sleeve shirt- Breathable short‑sleeve top
- Loose cotton trousers
- Comfortable shorts
- Modest swimwear
- Light scarf for sun protection
Footwear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals with good grip
- Flip‑flops for showers
- Socks (quick‑dry)
- Insole inserts
- Shoestrings
- Water‑resistant shoe spray
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Travel toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Gentle body wash
- Hair comb
- Travel‑size shampoo
- Moisturizing lotion
Health & First Aid
- Basic first‑aid kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Antibacterial wipes
- Motion sickness tablets
- Electrolyte powder packets
- Insect repellent
- Prescription meds (if any)
Electronics
- Smartphone
- Phone charger
- Portable power bank
- Universal travel adapter
- Camera
- Memory card
- Headphones
Documents & Money
- Passport
- Visa (if required)
- Travel insurance card
- Printed itinerary
- Local currency
- Credit card
- Emergency contact list
Accessories & Comfort
- Sunglasses
- Wide‑brim hat
- Reusable water bottle
- Travel pillow
- Eye mask
- Earplugs
- Light rain jacket
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