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Sri Lanka
Ancient cities, tea hills and surf beaches
7.3
The train from Kandy to Ella winds through tea hills and past waterfalls. Second class tickets cost very little and open windows give wide views. Sigiriya is a rock fortress rising about 200 meters above the forest. Yala National Park is a good place to look for leopards and elephants.
Highlights:
  • 🚂 Take a scenic train ride through the tea plantations to Ella
  • 🐘 Spot elephants on safari in Minneriya National Park
  • 🪨 Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and admire its ancient frescoes
Bangladesh
Mangrove tigers, tea hills and a long beach
5.2
Cox's Bazar has about 120 kilometers of unbroken sandy beach. Srimangal in Sylhet is a green tea country with hills and lakes. Sadarghat in Dhaka is a busy river port where big passenger launches depart. Rickshaws painted with bright flowers and film stars are everyday transport.
Highlights:
  • 🚶🏻 Stroll through Dhaka’s chaotic and colorful Sadarghat river port
  • 🏛️ Visit the ancient terracotta Kantaji Temple in Dinajpur
  • 🚤 Cruise through the serene backwaters of the Sundarbans mangrove forest
Bhutan
Himalayan monasteries, dzongs and trekking trails
8.5
Visitors pay a daily Sustainable Development Fee that supports free health care and schooling. Tiger's Nest monastery clings to a cliff above the Paro valley. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637, stands where two rivers meet. Archery is the national sport and matches draw noisy crowds.
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 was built in white marble between 1632 and 1653. Kerala houseboats drift through quiet backwaters lined with coconut palms. Sleeper trains connect major cities at very low fares and run overnight. Thali meals arrive on a steel plate with many small dishes.
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
Indonesia
Volcanoes, temples, rice terraces and coral reefs
8.5
Borobudur in Java is a Buddhist temple with 2,672 carved relief panels. Visitors climb its terraces at sunrise for views over misty hills. Mount Bromo smokes in a volcanic crater and can be reached before dawn. Warung stalls serve fried rice and satay for little money.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Snorkel with manta rays around Nusa Penida
  • 🏄‍♀️ Relax on Bali’s white-sand beaches and surf perfect waves
  • 🌋 Watch the sunrise over Mount Bromo’s smoking crater
Japan
Bullet trains, temples, onsen and neon cities
10.0
Shinkansen bullet trains connect Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka quickly and on time. Convenience stores sell fresh sandwiches, rice balls and hot meals. Ramen counters and standing sushi bars serve filling meals at low prices. Business hotels and capsule hotels offer small, spotless rooms in city centers.
Highlights:
  • 🏯 Admire Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji Pavilion shimmering in sunlight
  • 🚶🏻 Walk the iconic Shibuya Crossing and feel Tokyo’s pulse
  • 🏔️ See Mount Fuji reflect on Lake Kawaguchi at sunrise
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