Packing List · From India
Vietnam Packing List from India
What to pack for Vietnam from India: a climate-aware, no-nonsense checklist, including the things Indian travellers most often forget.
What to expect on the ground
Best MonthsFebruary,March,April
Worst MonthsJuly,August,October
Regionse-asia
Vietnam is largely warm and humid, but the north can be cool in winter, so check the season and region for your dates.
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 a hot, humid climate
Light, breathable, loose cotton or linen. You will sweat, so pack a few changes and use hotel laundry.
- 5 to 7 light breathable t-shirts or tops
- 2 to 3 pairs of light trousers, shorts, or skirts
- Swimwear plus a quick-dry towel
- A sun hat, sunglasses, and strong sunscreen
- Comfortable sandals plus one pair of closed walking shoes
- A light rain jacket or compact umbrella
- A light jumper for cool northern evenings in winter
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