South Asia Itineraries
Sample itineraries written by our South Asia experts
Our South Asia travel specialists have written the following itineraries to help plan your trip. Not sure where to begin? Contact us now and we'll connect you with a specialist tour operator for expert South Asia advice.
18 days
Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo Lakes
Alternative Everest Base Camp itinerary
14 days
Annapurna & Poon Hill Sunrise Trek
A customisable trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill
12 days
Nepal trekking, whitewater & MTB adventure
Epic multisport itinerary in Upper Mustang
14 days
Upper Mustang trek to the Walled City
A trek through Nepal’s restricted Tibetan side
21 days
Classic northern India
The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan by train, plane and automobile
11 days
Golden Triangle & Andaman Islands Itinerary
Desert island beaches and Royal Bengal tigers
14 days
Golden Triangle And Kerala Houseboats Itinerary
The 14-day classic route to the two gems of India
16 days
Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle and Maldives beaches
Luxury Sri Lanka and Maldives adventure
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India
A dazzling kaleidoscope of colour
Over one billion people and 23 major languages — India is one of the world's most diverse places... -
Delhi
Start your Indian adventure in capital city Delhi... -
Agra
Your arrival into Agra will give you your first glimpse of the world-famous Taj Mahal... -
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Rajasthan
The Land of Kings
Rajasthan is a riot of colours... -
Jodhpur
Known as the Blue City, Rajasthan’s second largest city is dominated by the formidable 15th century Mehrangarh Fort... -
Jaipur
Known as the pink city, Jaipur is a Rajasthani royal city that offers spellbinding sights and sounds... -
Ranthambore National Park
Located in the heart of Sawai Madhopur district, Ranthambore National Park is a tiger reserve and former hunting ground of maharajas... -
Ajabgarh
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Nagaur
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Narlai
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Udaipur
The City of Lakes is undoubtedly the most romantic place in Rajasthan... -
Delwara
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Jaisalmer
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Pushkar
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Bundi
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Kerala
Exploring God’s own country
Kerala is one of India’s most beautiful states... -
Kochi
The port city of Kochi (also known as Cochin) is Kerala's biggest conurbation, but is actually made up of a collection of tiny islands and outcrops... -
Munnar
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Eravikulam
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Kumarakom
Kumarakom is the perfect jumping off place for houseboat tour in Kerala... -
Alleppey
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Thekkady
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Periyar National Park
Found near Thekkady in the Western Ghat mountains, Periyar National Park is home to sought after populations of elephants and tigers... -
Kottayam
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Varkala
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Mangalore
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Kannur
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Wayanad
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Cheruthuruthy
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Kollam
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Kovalam
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Mararikulum
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Trivandrum
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Kanyakumari
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Marari Beach
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Mumbai
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Goa
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Maheshwar
The holy town of Maheshwar sits alongside the sacred Narmada River about two hours south of Indore in Madhya Pradesh... -
Karnataka
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Bangalore
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Mysore
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Hassan
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Chikmagalur
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Hampi
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Badami
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Tamil Nadu
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Chennai
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Mahabalipuram
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Pondicherry
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Chettinad
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Madurai
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West Bengal
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Kolkota
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Siliguri
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Mane Bhanjang
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Tumling
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Kalipokhri
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Sandakphu
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Srikhola
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Amritsar
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Dharamshala
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Shimla
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Chandigarh
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Rishikesh
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Shivamogga
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Heranjalu
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Varanasi
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Barsana
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Rishikesh
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Ladakh
India’s newest Union Territory, Ladakh is where the youngest mountain chain in the world meets one of the oldest... -
Jammu & Kashmir
Crossing over from Ladakh into Jammu & Kashmir, the landscape transforms slowly but dramatically... -
Uttarakhand
Known as the ‘abode of gods’ for being home to four spiritual hotspots of Hinduism and India’s holiest (and longest) river, Uttarakhand also hosts Nanda Devi, the country’s highest peak that is completely in India (and second only to Kangchenjunga that is shared with Nepal)... -
Himachal Pradesh
Loved by backpackers for its laidback mountain towns and cafe culture, this is where I found the right mix of easy going trails in my newbie hiker days, and tougher climbs as I grew more ambitious... -
Manali
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Chika
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Ballu ka Ghera
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Shea Goru
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Chhatru
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Sikkim
Sikkim is an accessible and relaxed introduction to India’s enigmatic northeast... -
Nepal
The country at the top of the world
Home to Mount Everest and more than half of the planet’s other 8,000m-plus mountains, Nepal stakes a strong claim as the trekking capital of the world... -
Kagbeni
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Dolpo region
A vast and little-known area of western Nepal, Dolpo is a magical region of frozen desert, piercing blue skies and unnamed peaks... -
Lo Manthang
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Upper Mustang
Nepal's cultural heartland
North, beyond the highest Himalayan peaks, is Upper Mustang... -
Langtang Valley
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Annapurna Region
From the lakeside resort town of Pokhara, a great wall of white fills the northern horizon... -
Dharapani
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Chame
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Upper Pisang
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Manang
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Yak Kharka
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Thorung Phedi
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Thorung La
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Muktinath
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Jomsom
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Jomsom
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Marpha
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Larjung
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Ghasa
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Tatopani
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Tatopani
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Ghorepani
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Naya Pul
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Pokhara
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Everest Base Camp
A trek to Everest base camp is as much a pilgrimage as a straightforward trek, but there’s much more to the region than ‘just’ Mt Everest... -
Kathmandu
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Machha Khola
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Phakding
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Gokyo Lakes
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Tengboche Monastery
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Kala Patthar
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Cho La Pass
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Namche Bazaar
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Makalu
One of the great forgotten trekking routes of Nepal, the strenuous two-week march straight to the base camp of the world’s fifth-highest mountain, the daunting Mt Makalu (8,463m) will delight those who revel in tranquil mountain trails, a sense of being off the beaten path and, most importantly, awesome mountain views... -
Chitwan National Park
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Larkya La Pass
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Manaslu region
The trails around mighty Manaslu (8,156m), the world’s eighth-highest mountain, have it all... -
Poon Hill
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Machhapuchhare Base Camp
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Thasang
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Galeshwor
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Chisapani
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Gul Bhanjyang
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Magingoth
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Tharepati
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Surche Phedi
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Lauribina
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Thulo Syabru
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Lama Hotel
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Kanchenjunga
Way out in the east of Nepal a wall of rock and ice rises up over eight and half kilometres into the sky... -
Langtang region
Often visible from Kathmandu city centre, the Langtang range offers the most accessible trekking in Nepal... -
Kyanjin Gompa
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Lobuche
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Far West Nepal
Remote, unspoiled and little-visited
In terms of development, the far west of Nepal comes at the bottom of almost every list, but for adventure and wonder, the region is near the top of the class... -
Dingboche
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Syabru Besi
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Pheriche
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Monjo
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Ghorepani
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Lukla
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Chhomrong
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Sinuwa Hill
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Deurali
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Dovan
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Annapurna Sanctuary
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Soti Khola
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Philim
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Machhapucchare Base Camp
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Samdo
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Namrung
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Lho
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Deng
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Phortse
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Ghilin
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Samar
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Larkya Glacier
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Chhusang
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Tange
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Yara
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Lumbini
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Pashupatinath
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Mount Dhaulagiri
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Limi Valley
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Khumbu (Everest) Region
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Phortse Tenga
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Dole
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Machermo
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Dragnag
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Dzongla
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Gorak Shep
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Sri Lanka
Ancient civilisation and endless beaches
From ancient ruins to a vibrant and welcoming contemporary culture; from lazy afternoons on glorious beaches to hikes through the rolling hills of tea country and wild elephant spotting in untouched national parks; this is a destination that truly has it all... -
Tangalle
Laidback Tangalle in Sri Lanka’s south is one of the region’s more relaxed beach destinations, combining simple guesthouses and some upmarket hotels... -
Yala National Park
Southeast Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park is the country’s most visited wilderness reserve... -
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, a thriving centre of commerce and religion... -
Udawalawe
Sri Lanka’s finest national park is home to herds of elephants, wild buffalo, crocodiles and leopards... -
Colombo
Cosmopolitan Colombo is more than just the gateway to Sri Lanka... -
Haputale
The hillside town of Haputale is a little-visited stop on the train route into tea country from Kandy to Ella... -
Knuckles Mountain Range
The Knuckles Mountain Range – also known as the Dumbara Mountain Range – is home to 34 peaks and offers plenty of treks for hikers to explore, with waterfalls, tiny villages and elusive mountain animals part of the experience... -
Galle
The historic fort town of Galle is best explored on foot, allowing you to take in its grandiose colonial buildings, ancient temples and mosques and many quirky side streets... -
Kandy
Central Kandy is one of Sri Lanka’s most significant religious sites, being home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – a tooth from Buddha himself... -
Gal Oya National Park
Gal Oya is the most untouched of all of Sri Lanka’s national parks and is the only one where you can take a boat safari... -
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu translates as ‘natural lakes’ in Sinhala and ‘10 lakes’ in Tamil, so it’s no surprise what the main attraction is in this national park... -
Trincomalee
The port city of Trincomalee is best-known as a gateway to the beaches and resorts on Sri Lanka’s east coast... -
Batticaloa
Batticaloa has only recently started to attract tourists again with the colonial buildings, Old Dutch Fort and the vibrant blue and white St Mary’s Cathedral... -
Jaffna
Jaffna, in Sri Lanka’s far north, offers an insight into the country’s Tamil culture... -
Anuradhapura
One of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura is a world heritage site with historical highlights including the Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya, the Jetavanaramaya stupa and the Abhayagiri Vihāra... -
Mihintale
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Paramakanda Rock temple
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Ella
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Dambulla
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Minneriya National Park
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Horton Plains National Park
Primarily made up of cloud forest and montane grassland, Horton Plains National Park is in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, accessible from Nuwara Eliya... -
Bundala National Park
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Mirissa
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Negombo
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Bentota
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Sigiriya
Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s main attractions, a natural rock formation that erupts from the surrounding forest and topped with an ancient fortress... -
Pigeon Island National Park
Named after the rock pigeon that can be found on Pigeon Island, the national park is one of the two marine national parks in Sri Lanka... -
Kalpitiya
More recently developing a tourism industry, Kalpitiya is made up of fourteen islands mostly populated by fishermen... -
Arugam Bay
Tucked away on the eastern edge of Sri Lanka and with only a handful of local hotels and guesthouses, Arugam Bay is regarded as one of the top surfing destinations in the world... -
Nuwara Eliya
Capital of its namesake district, Nuwara Eliya, sometimes referred to as ‘Little England’, is one of the key tea making cities in Sri Lanka... -
Unawatuna
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Bhutan
The Himalaya's last Hermit Kingdom
Bhutan offers the kind of Himalayan trekking that few know about... -
Thimpu
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Punakha
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Paro
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Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
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Trongsa
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Bumthang
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Punakha
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Shana
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Thangthangka
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Jangothang (Jomolhari base camp)
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Lingshi
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Shodu
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Barshong
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Dolam Kencho
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Dodena
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Thimphu
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Jili Dzong
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Jangchulakha
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Jimilang Tsho
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Simkotra Tsho
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Phajoding
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Wangdichholing Palace
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Domkhar Tashichholing Palace
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Gur
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Labatama
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Pangkha
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Genekha
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Chamgang
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Sang Choekor
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Bumdra Monastery
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Maldives
Perfect beaches and the best diving in the world
Made up of more than 1,100 individual islands, the Maldives is home to arguably the world’s finest beaches... -
North Male Atoll
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Pakistan
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Karakoram
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K2
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