The best locations for travel in Asia
Asia
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of fascinating locations
fourteen prime locations for safari and travel
The Indian Subcontinent contains hundreds of locations which offer significant safari and travel options, with each one offering a unique experience.
On this page we list fourteen of the best and most popular areas. If this is your first visit to the Indian Subcontinent, then there’s a very high chance you will include at least one of these in your trip.
Beyond the listed locations, there is a mind-boggling array of interesting lesser-known areas. Once you have chosen your main targets, we can look at combining them with some of these more niche places.
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Set in the Madhya Pradesh province of central India, Kanha is one of India’s largest national parks. Best known as the location of ‘The Jungle Book’, it is home to a good population of Bengal tigers, as well as a wide range of other wildlife. The reserve is usually combined with others in the region, including Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Satpur.
the best tiger reserve in India
Set in the Madhya Pradesh province of central India, Bandhavgarh is a relatively small national park, but the one which has an unusually high density of Bengal tigers, as well as a wide range of other wildlife. The reserve is usually combined with others in the region, including Kanha, Pench and Satpur.
romantic jungle ruins in a great tiger reserve
Set in the Rajasthan province of northern India, Ranthambore is an iconic national park, best known for its lovely scenery, romantic ruins and impressive Bengal tigers, as well as a wide range of other wildlife. The reserve is easily combined with the popular locations like Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.
the best tiger reserve in Rajasthan
Set in the Uttar Pradesh province of northcentral India, Agra is a large and rather ramshackle city, which happens to contain some of the most impressive historic architecture in the world, centred on the remarkable Taj Mahal. A very popular stop on the famous Golden Triangle route, along with Delhi and Jaipur.
the world-famous mausoleum
Set in the Rajasthan province of northwest India, Udaipur is a famously pretty city, centred around seven lakes and featuring a very impressive collection of palaces, including the iconic Taj Lake Palace Hotel. An unusually good area for walking, mountain-biking and horse-riding and with some fantastic forts in the vicinity.
cool rural palaces and leopards
Set in the Rajasthan province of northwest India, Jodhpur is a large and historic city, which is centred around one of the largest and most impressive forts in the country. The adjacent walled city contains a mazy network of famously blue-coloured lanes and alleyways, as well as a large traditional market.
the most attractive city in Rajasthan
Set in the Uttar Pradesh province of northeast India, Varanasi is an ancient and very holy city, where Hindu pilgrims come to die. An absolutely fascinating place, best known for the epic but challenging sight of funeral pyres alongside the River Ganges.
sacred city on the Ganges
Set in the Gujarat province of northwest India, Sasan Gir is the main stronghold of the Asiatic lion, with a population of around 600 animals. These dry teak forests are also home to a good range of other wildlife.
the primary location for Asiatic lions
Set high in the Himalayas in the far northeast of India, Ladakh is a hidden mountain kingdom. Known colloquially as Little Tibet, this remarkable region is packed with dramatic scenery, picturesque Buddhist monasteries and wonderfully welcoming people. It’s also the place to go in search of elusive snow leopards.
secret Buddhist enclave with snow leopards
Set in central Bhutan, Bumthang is the most easterly of the five main valleys that most commonly feature in trips, noticeably more remote and at higher altitude, with some gorgeous scenery, impressive architecture, particularly interesting culture, abundant festivals and some great accommodation options.
the most sacred valley in Buddhist Bhutan
Set in the east of Nepal, the Everest Range is the most popular trekking area in the country, with a good range of comfortable hotels at every stop and a selection of trekking routes that varies from six to seventeen nights, some including the renowned Everest Base Camp.
the most popular trekking area in Nepal
Set in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka, Yala is the largest and best-known national park in the country, famously home to elephants, leopards and sloth bears, as well as having some decent beaches. The area also has a surprisingly good range of safari accommodation.
the premium safari reserve in Sri Lanka
Set in northcentral Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is an iconic hilltop fortress. Other attractions in this area include the rock temples of Dambulla and the ruins of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. It’s a fascinating area, which is home to some really good accommodation options.
the best ancient site in Sri Lanka
Set in the Indian Ocean, around 600 km southwest of the tip of India, the Maldives is a vast collection of gorgeous coral atolls, home to around 150 resorts, some of which are amongst the very best in the world.
arguably the world’s best tropical islands
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