The weather. Jaipur and Delhi will be roughly 23 to 33 degrees and humid, the tail end of the monsoon. Kasauli sits at 1,900 metres, so around 13 to 24 degrees.
Clothes
We recommend packing clothes made of cotton or linen as it gets hot and/or humid outside. For Kasauli, we recommend packing an extra layer or two as it is cooler, especially in the evenings.
- A couple of tops with sleeves. Light and breathable. Nice to have for the bazaars and the sightseeing days. More on this in Good to know.
- A light jacket or a sweater. For Kasauli, where you will want it in the evenings. Also useful for your flight and the many air-conditioned indoor places in India, which can get cool!
- Comfortable walking shoes. You will be on your feet a fair bit, often on uneven ground. Something you can slip off easily is useful too, since shoes come off at temples.
- Swimwear. The pool at Khas Bagh comes up on most days.
For the wedding days themselves, see the clothing guide.
Practical
- Your documents on your phone. Visa, arrival card, health confirmation. Screens are fine everywhere. If you like a paper backup, make it the visa, since airlines occasionally ask at check-in. See Travel info for all three. Also, keep your flight booking details (name, departure time, date, etc) on your phone or printed out, as you'll need it to enter the Delhi airport when departing.
- One bottle of your favourite spirit. It would be lovely to have it for the bar in Jaipur. The allowance is 2 litres per adult, so one bottle is comfortably within it.
- Mosquito repellent. For the garden evenings and the leopard safari.
- Sunscreen/hat. Rajasthan in September is still properly sunny.
A few small things you might not think of
- Earplugs. India is a lively, noisy place, Delhi especially, and there will be some late music at the wedding too.
- Electrolyte sachets (ORS, from any pharmacy). The one thing that genuinely helps if your stomach has a difficult day.
- Medication for an upset tummy: You may have one you prefer, this is also easily available in the Indian pharmacies.
- Something for travel sickness, if you are prone to it. The drive from Delhi to Jaipur is four to five hours, and the road up to Kasauli winds a fair bit. Roads in India can get bumpy.
Beyond that, no need to pack a whole medicine cabinet. Pharmacies in India are everywhere, inexpensive, and sell most everyday things over the counter.