Where to go in September

September

Monsoon season is starting to ease and the rewards are rich. Sri Lanka’s southern beaches are coming back to life, and Vietnam’s northern mountains are lush and spectacular. Japan’s typhoon season can bring unpredictable weather, but it’s still a good time to explore some of the more rural areas. Indonesia remains wonderful, and Bhutan is entering another great trekking season of crisp, fresh mountain air and picture-perfect views. India’s Ladakh region is at its most stunning before winter sets in and in Rajasthan and the Golden Triangle, the temperatures are descending nicely. In Vietnam, the sunshine is starting to creep into the south around Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.