South Asia

South Asia is a geo-political entity comprising of countries close to the Indian subcontinent. These countries include the Republic of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the island nations of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. These countries are also known as the SAARC countries.

The countries of South Asia have their rich culture and traditions, reflected in a the incredible variety of music, dance and art forms. Here, you'll find people from almost all the religions. Discover their heritage and culture, which are preserved in the monuments of history. The architecture reflects the strikingly unique craftsmanship of the past as well as the present. The Taj Mahal in India is one of the seven wonders of the world and known worldwide as an eternal monument of love.

There are endless things to do and see here. From visiting temples and pagodas to shopping for traditional specialties, South Asia will keep on your toes. The best buys in Bangladesh include pink pearl, silk, gold, silver, jute, reed, brassware and leather goods. In India, you can shop for a variety of traditional gold jewelry and handicrafts. Sri Lanka offers an unmatched variety of handicrafts to chose from, with pottery and batik being the most popular products.

The spicy and tantalizing South Asian cuisine is a real treat for the taste buds! The Nepalese quick and good to eat delicacies like gundrook dheedo, alu tama and thukpa are popular amongst tourists. You will such a wide variety of cusine in India that making a choice becomes difficult. From the seafood of Maldives to the hip nightlife of Kathmandu, South Asia is going to be lifetime experience. Kathmandu, the former hippy hangout, still brags the best nightlife in the region.

Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan

India Maldives Nepal

Pakistan Sri Lanka