Kazakhstan Packing List from India

What to expect on the ground

Kazakhstan has a continental climate: warm summers, very cold winters. Most travellers come in summer, when days are warm and evenings and mountains cool.

Documents plus money

Carry digital copies on your phone plus a printed backup in your checked bag.

• Passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your return date
• Visa or e-visa confirmation (printed plus digital)
• Travel insurance card plus emergency contact numbers
• Forex card plus one backup credit or debit card
• Some cash in the local currency in small denominations
• Printed flight and hotel bookings
• A printed copy of your itinerary

Clothing for warm days and cool evenings

Summer days are warm to hot but evenings and higher ground turn cool, so pack light layers plus one warm one.

• 4 to 5 t-shirts plus 1 to 2 long-sleeve tops
• 2 pairs of trousers plus light layers
• A warm jacket or fleece for cool evenings
• Sturdy comfortable walking shoes
• A sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
• A scarf for sun, dust, and modest dress at monuments
• A warmer layer for the mountains and lakes near Almaty

Toiletries plus health

Pack travel-size containers, and carry any prescription medicines in their original packaging with a doctor's note.

• Prescription medicines plus a basic first-aid kit
• Paracetamol, anti-diarrhoeal, rehydration salts, antacids
• Hand sanitiser plus a few masks
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, and travel toiletries
• Any contact lenses or spare glasses you need

Electronics plus essentials

A universal adapter saves you every time. Carry power banks in your cabin bag, never checked.

• Universal travel adapter plus a power bank
• Phone, charger, and earphones
• Camera if you carry one, plus spare memory and battery
• A reusable water bottle
• A light daypack for day trips

Frequently asked