Where to go in April

April

The sakura (cherry blossom) season is in full swing in Japan, turning cities like Kyoto and Tokyo into fairytale landscapes. In Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia, the rain is tapering off and the temperatures are heating up but it’s still pleasant (for now). In India, the heat is starting to build: Rajasthan and the central areas are still bearable, but perhaps add some time in the Himalayas or at the hill stations to cool off. Bhutan and the Maldives are entering their ‘inbetween’ season but the weather is still pleasant for hiking (Bhutan) and sunbathing (Maldives). Sri Lanka is in a similar weather pattern with rain starting to fall in the south.