60 days in South Asia Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Shanti Stupa and Gurudwara Shri Pathar Sahib. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Photography Tours. Take a break from Leh with a short trip to Likir Gompa in Likir, about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Khardung La, take in the spiritual surroundings of Gomang Stupa, and stroll through Sand Dunes Leisure Park.

For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Leh online attractions planner.

Paphos, Cyprus to Leh is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3.5 hours traveling from Paphos to Leh. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel to Agra.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham and Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah. Escape the urban bustle at Keoladeo National Park and National Chambal Sanctuary NCS. Venture out of the city with trips to ISKCON Vrindavan (in Vrindavan) and Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri (in Fatehpur Sikri). There's much more to do: make a trip to Agra Fort, admire the striking features of Taj Mahal, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mina Masjid, and admire the architecture and history at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.

To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Agra trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Leh to Agra takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can fly to Jaipur.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Amber Palace and Elephant Joy. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Elefriend will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: stroll through EleSafari, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Akbari Masjid, admire the landmark architecture of Jal Mahal, and don't miss a visit to Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind.

To see more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Jaipur holiday planning tool.

You can fly from Agra to Jaipur in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. March in Jaipur sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can fly to Jaisalmer.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Safaris and Jain Temples. Get some historical perspective at Tanot Mata Temple and Jaisalmer Fort. Spend the 20th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: brush up on your military savvy at Jaisalmer War Museum, examine the collection at Desert Culture Centre & Museum, and stop by Jai Shankar Handicrafts.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Jaisalmer trip maker website.

You can fly from Jaipur to Jaisalmer in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Kathmandu.

Get some historical perspective at Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com and Boudhanath Stupa. Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Go for a jaunt from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur to see Til Mahadev Narayan Mandir about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, steep yourself in history at Kathmandu Durbar Square, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.

To see other places to visit and tourist information, you can read our Kathmandu travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Jaisalmer to Kathmandu takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.2 hours traveling from Jaisalmer to Kathmandu. In March, daytime highs in Kathmandu are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can travel to Thekkady.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Climbing Tours and Green Park Spices Thekkady. Get outdoors at Elephant Junction and Periyar National Park. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Periyar Tiger Reserve, admire the sheer force of Pandikuzhi Waterfalls, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of Lourde's Roman Catholic Latin Church, and explore the activities along Periyar Lake.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Thekkady vacation builder site.

You can do a combination of flight and taxi from Kathmandu to Thekkady in 11.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car, train, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.2 hours traveling from Kathmandu to Thekkady. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Neil Island.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): snap pictures at Howrah Bridge. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Sitapur Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Laxmanpur Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bharatpur Beach.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Neil Island trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Thekkady to Neil Island. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Havelock Island.

Get outdoors at Fishing Charters & Tours and Radhanagar Beach. Family-friendly places like Elephant Beach and Kalapathar Beach will thrill your kids. There's more to do: kick back and relax at Vijaynagar Beach and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Havelock Island planner.

Getting from Neil Island to Havelock Island by journey takes about 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel to Anuradhapura.

Sigiriya Fortress and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi will appeal to history buffs. Visiting Safaris and Dhilip De Alwis will get you outdoors. Step out of Anuradhapura to go to Sigiriya and see Pidurangala Rock, which is approximately 1h 35 min away. It doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Ruwanwelisaya and make a trip to Isurumuniya Temple.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Anuradhapura trip planner.

Do a combination of flight and taxi from Havelock Island to Anuradhapura in 14.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Tissamaharama.

Step out of the city life by going to Udawalawe National Park and Bundala National Park. Bring the kids along to Safaris and Off-Road Tours.

To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Tissamaharama trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Anuradhapura to Tissamaharama takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train, taxi, and flight. In April, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. You will leave for Unawatuna on the 16th (Thu).

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara and Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara. Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Kayaking & Canoeing. Change things up with these side-trips from Unawatuna: Ahungalla Beach (in Ahungalla), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Bentota) and Community Tsunami Museum (in Hikkaduwa). And it doesn't end there: get outside with Outdoor Activities, tour the pleasant surroundings at Jungle Beach, and steep yourself in history at Galle Fort.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Unawatuna trip planner.

Getting from Tissamaharama to Unawatuna by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. April in Unawatuna sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to fly to Goa.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Morjim Beach and Mandrem Beach. Kids will enjoy Utorda Beach and Shamrock Jewellers. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Ashwem Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Vagator Beach, and admire the striking features of Basilica of Bom Jesus.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Goa trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Unawatuna to Goa by flight takes about 8 hours. Traveling from Unawatuna in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 34°C in Goa. On the 28th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.