Kumbhalgarh, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Kumbhalgarh, India? If you're planning to go to Kumbhalgarh, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Kumbhalgarh
- Important essentials for Kumbhalgarh
- Activities for Kumbhalgarh
- Kumbhalgarh in January: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in February: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in March: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in April: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in May: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in June: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in July: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in August: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in September: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in October: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in November: weather and what to pack
- Kumbhalgarh in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Kumbhalgarh, India
Based on the climate and weather in Kumbhalgarh, the best time to go is November. See below for details.
Important essentials for Kumbhalgarh, India
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Kumbhalgarh, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly product.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards may wear out. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's wise to take a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a good value.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C, D and M. This one works in most locations, but check with your hotel.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Kumbhalgarh. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Airplane or car necessities
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For families with young children
What to wear/what to pack for Kumbhalgarh, India by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January in Kumbhalgarh is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Light skirts
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Extra socks
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Bug repellent
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Sunscreen lotion
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Sandals
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Breathable footwear or sandals
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
February
If you vacation in Kumbhalgarh during February, you may notice that it is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Extra socks
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Sunscreen lotion
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Light skirts
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Sandals
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Bug repellent
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Short pants or heavy shorts
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
March
Traveling to Kumbhalgarh in March, you will notice that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Insulated water bottle
Our pick also cleans contaminants:
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Sunglasses
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
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Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
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Waterproof sandals
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Loose-fit shorts
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Bug repellent
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Skirts
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
April
Traveling to Kumbhalgarh in April, you will notice that it is unbearably hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Skirts
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Insulated water bottle
Bug bite relief
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Sunglasses
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
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Waterproof sandals
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Personal cooling fan
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Thin short sleeve shirts
Don't forget pack additional, as these easily get wet or dirty.
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Bug repellent
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Light linen shorts
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Cooling tank or crop tops
These are created to help you stay cool:
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
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Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are developed for cooling and include UV protection.
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Sun protecting pants
These will keep you safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
May
If you go to Kumbhalgarh in May, you will notice that it is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (high 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Bug repellent
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
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Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
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Thin short sleeve shirts
You should pack additional, since these easily get wet or dirty.
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Light linen shorts
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Sunglasses
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed to keep you cool:
-
Personal cooling fan
Bug bite relief
-
Skirts
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Protecting pants
These will keep you safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are engineered for cooling and to provide UV protection.
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
June
If you visit Kumbhalgarh during June, you are likely to find that it is a scorcher. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed to help you stay cool:
-
Light linen shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Be sure bring additional, as these often get wet or dirty.
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created to keep you cool and include UV protection.
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Personal cooling fan
Bug bite relief
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Sunglasses
-
Insulated water bottle
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Skirts
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Protecting pants/skirts
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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A rain jacket to layer with a coat
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100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
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Rain pants
These pants will be a lifesaver in heavy rain.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Umbrella
This one is an excellent choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We suggest:
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
July
July in Kumbhalgarh can be very hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Loose-fit shorts
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Waterproof sandals
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Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also removes contaminants:
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can keep you cool and protect you from UV rays:
-
Sunglasses
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and cool you.
-
Skirts
-
Bug repellent
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
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Rain pants
Rain pants can be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases don't get wet. We like:
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
August
In August, Kumbhalgarh is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Kumbhalgarh, with several of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Waterproof sandals
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Loose-fit shorts
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Sunglasses
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Bug repellent
-
Skirts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from the sun:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also removes contaminants:
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
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Rain pants
These will be a lifesaver in a storm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags remain dry. We recommend:
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
September
If you visit Kumbhalgarh during September, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also filters harmful contaminants:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and cool you.
-
Skirts
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against the sun:
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants are vital in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is an excellent choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases don't get wet. We suggest:
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
October
Traveling to Kumbhalgarh in October, you will notice that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also filters dangerous contaminants:
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Sunglasses
-
Skirts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from UV rays:
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
November
If you visit Kumbhalgarh during November, you will probably notice that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also filters contaminants:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you cool and guard against the sun:
-
Bug repellent
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Skirts
If you check out a temple, such as Vedi Temple, wear:
December
December in Kumbhalgarh is warm and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Light skirts
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Sandals
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Extra socks
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
Activities for Kumbhalgarh, India
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Kumbhalgarh.
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