Where to go in April

Kashmir

Houseboats on Dal Lake and meadows under snow peaks.

5–6 days · best March to October

Andaman

Clear water, coral reefs and white-sand islands.

5–6 days · best October to May

Himachal

Hill towns, pine forests and snow in the high valleys.

5–7 days · best March to June

Rishikesh

Yoga, river rafting and evenings by the Ganga.

2–3 days · best September to November and February to May

Sikkim

Monasteries, high lakes and views of Kanchenjunga.

5–7 days · best March to May and October to December

Meghalaya

Living root bridges, waterfalls and clear rivers.

4–6 days · best October to April

Ooty

Tea gardens and the Nilgiri toy train.

3–4 days · best October to June

Bali

Temples, rice terraces and island beaches.

5–7 days · best April to October

Thailand

Bangkok's energy and the islands of the Andaman Sea.

5–7 days · best November to April

Maldives

Overwater villas, reefs and nothing on the schedule.

4–5 days · best November to April

Singapore

Gardens, theme parks and food, all in one compact city.

4–5 days · best All year

Vietnam

Limestone bays, lantern towns and street food.

6–8 days · best October to April

Sri Lanka

Rock fortresses, tea trains and southern beaches.

6–8 days · best December to April

Nepal

Himalayan sunrises, temples and lakeside Pokhara.

5–7 days · best October to November and March to April

Bhutan

Cliffside monasteries and quiet mountain valleys.

5–6 days · best March to May and September to November