South Asia travel guides written by specialists.

23 guides across India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Written by Dipti Kapadia, Chief Travel Architect, CTA, from 20+ years of direct ground experience. Not generic travel advice. Specific knowledge for specific travelers.

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    American Society of Travel Advisors

  • Chief Travel Advisor

    Curates Travel Experiences

  • 20+ Years on the Ground

    India · Nepal · Bhutan · Sri Lanka

  • CA Licensed Seller of Travel

    Reg. No. 2163233-70

  • Ground-Only Specialists

    No flights · No packages

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India — Seven guides

From first-time Golden Triangle planning to diaspora heritage journeys, Rajasthan in depth, Kerala's backwaters, and festival timing. India has more planning permutations than any other destination in our portfolio.

Ultimate Guide 2026 2027

The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Planning Your Dream Trip to India

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Returning Home: Planning Your India Heritage Trip

Multigenerational Families

India for Multigenerational Families

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Rajasthan in Depth — Beyond the Forts

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Kerala Backwaters, Highlands & Coast

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The Ultimate India Packing & Preparation Guide

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India Festival Travel Guide — Timing Your Trip

Nepal — Five guides

The Kathmandu Valley and what lies beyond it. Trekking routes compared honestly. Altitude health explained properly. Families and non-trekkers in the world's most improbable country.

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The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Planning Your Dream Trip to Nepal

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Nepal Beyond Kathmandu

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Planning Your Nepal Trek — What Booking Sites Don't Tell You

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Nepal for Families and First-Timers

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Nepal Altitude, Health & Preparation Guide

Bhutan — Three guides

The complete first-timer's guide. The Tsechu festival calendar. The SDF — USD $100 per person per night — everything you need to know before you budget. The destination that surprises everyone who goes.

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The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Planning Your Dream Trip to Bhutan

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Bhutan Festival & Tsechu Calendar Guide

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Understanding Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee

Sri Lanka — Four guides

The island's two-monsoon system decoded. The optimal 10-day circuit. Groups and families — logistics, wildlife, and the train. The destination that delivers Cultural Triangle, hill country, and coast in ten days.

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The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Planning Your Dream Trip to Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka in 10 Days — The Optimal Circuit

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Sri Lanka for Families and Groups

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Sri Lanka Seasonal Guide — When to Visit Which Coast

South Asia — Four guides

The cross-destination guides: why to use a specialist, the true cost of planning it yourself, travel insurance for the region, and heritage travel for the Indian-American diaspora.

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Why Work With a South Asia Travel Advisor — The Honest Case

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The True Cost of a DIY South Asia Itinerary

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South Asia Travel Insurance Guide — What You Actually Need

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South Asia Heritage Travel — A Diaspora Family's Guide