Region guide
Where to travel in South Asia
South Asia has destinations in the catalogue, running roughly USD 55–490 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Kerala & Goa is the lowest-cost entry point.
Cost figures are modelled on-the-ground estimates per person per day, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Cost spread
Kerala & Goa is the cheapest and Bhutan: Thimphu–Punakha–Paro guided circuit the most expensive per day at a mid-range style.
When to go
Most of the region is at its best in January, February, March, October, November, December. The weaker stretch across the region is May, June, July, August.
What the region is strong at
Across these destinations the recurring strengths are culture, nature, adventure, food.
Bhutan: Thimphu–Punakha–Paro guided circuit is the lowest-friction trip in the region.
Destinations in South Asia
Kerala & Goa
India
USD 55–100 / person / day
Best November to March
Strongest at: food, beach, culture
India Golden Triangle
India
USD 60–110 / person / day
Best October to February
Strongest at: culture, food, shopping
Nepal
Nepal
USD 60–120 / person / day
Best March to May
Strongest at: adventure, culture, hidden gems
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
USD 70–130 / person / day
Best December to March
Strongest at: hidden gems, nature, adventure
Bhutan: Thimphu–Punakha–Paro guided circuit
Bhutan
USD 445–490 / person / day
Best October and November
Strongest at: culture, nature
Common questions
- What is the cheapest place to travel in South Asia?
- Kerala & Goa, at roughly USD 55–100 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Bhutan: Thimphu–Punakha–Paro guided circuit sits at the other end.
- When is the best time to travel in South Asia?
- Most of the region is at its best in January, February, March, October, November, December. The weaker stretch across the region is May, June, July, August.
- What is South Asia best for?
- Bhutan: Thimphu–Punakha–Paro guided circuit is the easiest trip to organise, and the region's recurring strengths are culture, nature, adventure, food.
