MH India Trips

MH India Trips

Travel Info / Packing List & Currency Tips
India Luxury Travel Desk

MH India Trips Concierge Guide

Packing List & Currency Tips

Pack smart for every Indian season and region

MH India Trips Concierge Spec

Packing List & Currency Tips

Verified Concierge Standard
Local Currency

Indian Rupee (INR / ₹)

Exchange Rate

1 USD ≈ 83 INR (Approx)

Card Acceptance

Universal in Hotels & Fine Dining

Electricity

230V / 50Hz (Type C, D, M Plug)

01

Essential Packing List

Light cotton clothing (layerable for temperature changes)
Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
Light scarf/shawl for temple visits
Sunglasses, hat, and SPF50 sunscreen
Power adapter (Type C/D, 230V)
Reusable water bottle with filter
Small daypack for excursions
Light rain jacket (all seasons)
Camera with extra memory cards
02

Season-Specific Additions

Winter (Nov-Feb): Warm layers, thermal wear for North India mornings. Summer (Mar-Jun): Extra light fabrics, cooling towel. Monsoon (Jul-Sep): Waterproof bag covers, quick-dry clothing, umbrella. Hill stations: Warm fleece/jacket regardless of season.

03

Indian Rupee & Currency Exchange

Currency: Indian Rupee (INR/₹). 1 USD ≈ 83 INR (approx). Exchange at airport or authorized dealers. ATMs available everywhere. Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in cities and hotels. Carry small denominations (₹100-500) for tips and local markets. UPI payments (Google Pay) are universal in India. MH India Trips handles all major payments digitally.

04

Tipping Guidelines

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Suggested: Hotel porter ₹100-200, restaurant 10% of bill, private driver ₹500-1000/day, guide ₹1000-2000/day, spa therapist 10-15%. MH India Trips provides tipping guidelines specific to your itinerary.

Custom Itinerary Assistance

Have Specific Questions for Your Journey?

Our bilingual luxury travel advisors are ready to answer your questions and customize every detail of your tour.

Speak with Concierge

24/7 WhatsApp Concierge

Direct connection with our on-ground team for instant responses to visa, travel, or itinerary questions.

Chat on WhatsApp (+91 9314635830)