Where to go in October
The best places to explore at this time of year
The best places to explore at this time of year
Welcome to one of Asia’s best months! India is celebrating Diwali, and the weather across Rajasthan, Kerala, and the Golden Triangle is divine. Bhutan is cool and crisp, ideal for hiking, and Japan is gearing up for its dazzling autumn foliage. Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam have shed their monsoons, making temple explorations and beach days blissful. And, if you’re longing for lazy days on the beach, Indonesia is gorgeous and the rain starts to leave the Maldives at the end of the month.
October is one of the best months to visit India. The monsoon has retreated, leaving behind fresh landscapes and clear skies, perfect for exploring Rajasthan’s palaces, the backwaters of Kerala and the iconic Taj Mahal. Add in Diwali, the Festival of Lights (that often falls in late October), and you'll find India at its most joyous and magical.
October is the month Cambodia shakes off the rain and turns impossibly green. Angkor Wat’s stone temples shimmer with moss, the rice paddies veritably glow, and the moats are full. And fewer tourists mean you’ll have the sunrise temple views pretty much to yourself…
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