Best time to visit India, Nepal, Bhutan, the Maldives & Sri Lanka
Timing is everything for a multi-country South Asia trip. Here's when each destination is at its best — and the windows where they overlap.
India
October to March suits most of India — cool, dry and sunny across the Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, Kerala and the wildlife parks. The Himalayas and Ladakh are a summer destination (June–September).
Sri Lanka
The west and south coasts and the cultural triangle are best December to March; the east coast peaks May to September. For an India + Sri Lanka trip, aim for the December–March window.
Nepal
October–November and March–April bring the clearest Himalayan views and stable weather — ideal for pairing with India's peak season.
Bhutan
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are loveliest — clear skies, festivals and comfortable hiking to the Tiger's Nest.
Maldives
The dry season runs November to April — perfect for a beach finale after an India tour.
The best overlap
December to March works for India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives together; for India + Nepal or India + Bhutan, favour October–November or March–April. Tell us your dates and we'll build the trip around them.
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