Best time to visit
Summer monsoon:
May-September
Winter monsoon
October – November
Asian countries are affected by different monsoons. If you want to enjoy long and sunny days, it is better to avoid them. If you are low-cost traveler monsoon season offers best prices.
Summer monsoon affects multiple countries. It lasts between May and September. Individual countries may however be impacted by monsoon onoly partially. For the best information read about individual countries. Summer monsoon affects for example India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh or Myanmar.
Again, some countries might only experience a monsoon in one part. Read about individual countries for more exact information about monsoons. Winter monsoon affects for examples Indonesia and part of Malaysia.
Useful apps and websites
- Train/bus tickets – 12go.asia
- Flights – skyscanner.net
- Weather – Windy (app)
- Accomodation – booking.com or airbnb.com
Necessary documents
All countries require a valid passport. To enter some countries, you may need visa. There are a few countries where you can stay without any visa for a particular amount of time.