Suggested itineraries in March

Although we are waiting with baited breath for the green shoots and warm sunshine of spring to appear in the UK, March is often a wet and chilly month. Through our own travels and our extensive list of contacts, we have compiled our best recommendations for where to go on holiday in March.

In the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, spring is ahead of the game. In western Bhutan the air is crisp and everywhere is bursting with new life; bright rhododendrons come into bloom and violets and orchids cover the ground. We highly recommend this time of year to enjoy this fresh and invigorating season in Bhutan ahead of the pre-monsoon showers starting in June.

In Sri Lanka’s popular west coast, the tourist crowds thin out, yet the weather is still warm and dry on the beach. In the central plateau the Maha monsoon will have passed by March, so it’s a great time of year to head to the ancient cities of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. On a grand three-week holiday to Sri Lanka you can cover the whole island on an adventurous wildlife holiday – if Tarzan went to Sri Lanka we are sure that he would do something along these lines! Further north, this is a great time of year to visit Rajasthan in North India, as well as to visit some of North India’s finest monasteries and temples. If you are looking for a renaissance unlike any other, we recommend a week at India’s ultimate wellness retreat at Vana.

The Golden Land of Burma is beautiful at this time of year and is our favourite time of year to travel there. It is the start of the hot season, so the temperatures are higher, but you can enjoy this cultural treasure trove with less crowds. We have designed the ultimate luxury tour of Burma using her finest luxury hotels and most exclusive experiences. Alternatively, the undiscovered islands of the Mergui archipelago are perfect, with warm and sunny weather, and the wind has also dropped slightly which makes it one of the best months for diving and snorkelling with clear water.

March is the best time of year to scale the length and breadth of Vietnam. The usually sticky humidity has vanished into dazzling sunshine, with the southern beaches being perfect, as well as it being optimum weather for trekking in the northern mountains. What’s more, it’s shoulder season which means you can see much more for less. Explore Vietnam’s cultural heartland, meander down the tranquil Mekong or for a real feast for the senses, discover the country’s culinary delights.