Day-by-day travel plans for trips of all lengths
Short on time but want to see Vietnam’s highlights? This fast-paced 7-day itinerary hits the north and centre — Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Hoi An — using a couple of quick domestic flights. It’s ideal for a first taste of Vietnam. Best time to visit October–April suits the north and centre; expect regional weather differences…
Kerala — “God’s Own Country” — distils South India’s best into a compact route: cool tea hills, tranquil backwaters, spice plantations, and Ayurveda. This relaxed 5-day itinerary runs from Kochi to Munnar to Alleppey. Best time to visit September to March is ideal; the monsoon (Jun–Aug) is lush and the traditional Ayurveda season, but wet….
Sri Lanka packs astonishing variety into a small island — ancient cities, misty tea hills, wildlife safaris, and golden southern beaches — all within easy reach and on a free ETA for Indians. This 8-day itinerary loops from Colombo through the cultural triangle, hill country, and the south coast. Best time to visit The southwest…
Meghalaya — the “abode of clouds” — packs living root bridges, the cleanest village in Asia, crystal rivers, and sky-high waterfalls into a compact, spectacular trip. This detailed 5-day itinerary covers Shillong, Cherrapunji, and Dawki at a realistic pace. Best time to visit October to April for clearer skies and the famous turquoise Umngot River…
Five days is ideal to experience both Dubai and Abu Dhabi — the glitz of one and the culture of the other. This detailed 5-day UAE itinerary balances icons, desert, beaches, and the capital’s mosques and museums, built for Indian travelers. Before you go One UAE tourist e-visa covers both emirates (see our UAE visa…
Four days is perfect for a first Singapore trip — enough for the gardens, Sentosa, culture, and the zoo without rushing. This detailed 4-day itinerary is built for Indian travelers and families, with timings, costs, and transport tips. Before you go Indians need a visa via authorised agents (see our Singapore visa guide). Get an…
Leh-Ladakh is the ultimate Himalayan road trip — moonscapes, the world’s highest passes, turquoise lakes, and ancient monasteries. This detailed 7-day itinerary is designed around safe acclimatisation, so you enjoy the altitude instead of fighting it. Best time & how to arrive The season runs May to September (roads from Manali/Srinagar open; July–August are busiest)….
Four days is the ideal length for a first Dubai trip — long enough to cover the icons, the desert, old Dubai, and a beach day without rushing. This detailed 4-day itinerary is built for Indian travelers, with timings, costs, booking tips, and how to balance the famous sights with the city’s more authentic side….
Bali rewards a slow, well-planned trip. Its beaches, rice terraces, temples, and waterfalls are spread across the island, and heavy traffic means zig-zagging wastes hours. This detailed 6-day itinerary clusters sights by area — the cultural heart of Ubud and the beachy south — for a balanced first visit, with transport, costs, and tips. Best…
The Andaman Islands deliver India’s best beaches and clearest waters — turquoise bays, coral reefs, and powder-white sand — all without leaving the country. This detailed 5-day itinerary covers Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), and Neil (Shaheed Dweep), with ferries, timings, costs, and tips for a smooth island trip. Best time to visit October to…
Sikkim and Darjeeling together make one of India’s most rewarding mountain trips — Himalayan views of Kanchenjunga, Buddhist monasteries, tea gardens, a heritage toy train, and the high-altitude drama of Tsomgo Lake and Nathula. With the Northeast now India’s fastest-rising travel region, this is a brilliant time to go. This detailed 6-day itinerary links Gangtok…
The Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur — is India’s classic first-timer circuit, linking the capital’s layered history, the immortal Taj Mahal, and the royal grandeur of Rajasthan’s Pink City. It’s popular for good reason: the three cities are close, well-connected, and together deliver Mughal monuments, forts, palaces, bazaars, and unforgettable food. This detailed…