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Best destinations to visit in November in Asia

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Kyoto
Temples, geisha districts and kaiseki dining
9.2
Mid to late November is when the maple leaves in Kyoto turn red and gold, so temples such as Kiyomizudera and Eikando are crowded at the peak. Many temples open in the evening with lit gardens while the reflections of the leaves in still ponds are a favorite sight of photographers.
Highlights:
  • ⛩️ Climb the vermillion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • 🍱 Experience Japan’s beautifully presented Kaiseki dining at a traditional restaurant
  • 🎋 Stroll through the magical Arashiyama bamboo forest early in the morning
Maldives
Coral atolls, lagoons and overwater villas
9.2
After the wet months from May to October, November is when the dry season begins in the Maldives, so there is more sun and calmer seas, with clear snorkeling water. A short shower is possible while overwater villas on private resort islands have lower prices than in the peak months from December to April.
Highlights:
  • 🌌 Watch a glowing beach at night on Vaadhoo Island
  • 🦈 Snorkel with reef sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay
  • 🏝️ Stay in an overwater villa surrounded by turquoise lagoon
Bhutan
Himalayan monasteries, dzongs and trekking trails
8.5
Bhutan was united in the 1600s by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who built Punakha Dzong in 1637 where two rivers meet. In November the sky is clear and dry while on November 11 the Black Necked Crane Festival at Gangtey Monastery celebrates the cranes that fly in from Tibet.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Admire Himalayan panoramas from Dochula Pass’ 108 chortens
  • 🎉 Join a colorful Buddhist festival at Punakha Dzong
  • 🏔️ Hike to the cliffside Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro
India
Palaces, temples, backwaters and Himalayan peaks
7.5
The Taj Mahal, a white marble tomb built between 1632 and 1653, is easy to see in the clear dry air of November, before the winter crowds arrive. Diwali, the festival of lights, is usually held in October or November with oil lamps, fireworks and sweets in homes across the country.
Highlights:
  • 🛶 Sail on the serene backwaters of Kerala
  • 🛺 Take a colorful rickshaw ride through Old Delhi’s lanes
  • 🌅 Watch sunrise over the majestic Taj Mahal
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