Where to go in May

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

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

Singapore

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

4–5 days · best All year

Mauritius

Lagoons, waterfalls and volcanic hills.

5–6 days · best May to December

Bhutan

Cliffside monasteries and quiet mountain valleys.

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