India: This subcontinent is an intoxicating mix of cultures and societies displayed in a dizzying array of traditions, ceremonies, religious holidays, ethnic cuisines, 
and a spirituality that's surrounded by some of the most stunning nature on the planet. Each region is unique in its societal practices but shares in the appreciation of gifts mother nature have bestowed upon them. The mountainous northern region is dominated by the Himalaya Range shared with Nepal where the intense winter snowfall creates massive, thunderous rivers that spill down to lowland valleys providing rich, biodiverse jungles across the state of Rajasthan. The Taj Mahal is a world wonder and a spectacular piece of art that must be seen and watching the prayer ceremonies on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi is a spiritual experience like no other. Backwater jungle river cruises in Kerala are a wicked good use of a houseboat and the party and beach mecca of Goa never fails to impress.
Myanmar (Burma): International tourism is quickly gaining traction in this obscure country that has remained under the radar until recently, where word of the 
magical beauty this country endows upon its unsuspecting visitors has become legendary. A 3-4 day jungle river trip up the Irrawaddy from Mandalay, to the Buddhist spiritual center and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bagan, drops you into a fairy tale land famous for its temple-strewn plains home to over 3,000 pagodas, temples and Buddhas, best viewed from the perch of a hot air balloon around sunset. The Myeik Archipelago in the Andaman Sea is a chain of over 800 islands, mostly uninhabited, where the crystal clear emerald waters and coconut palms of anyone can be the setting for your own Robinson Caruso adventure or head to the town to grab some scuba gear to explore the world-class reefs.
Nepal: The shining star of the Himalayan Mountain Range and crown to the highest peak on earth Mount Everest, the Nepalese own title to some of the most 
heavenly land on earth. Although small in length and width, Nepal boasts plenty of height and the two main trekking/climbing regions is the Sagarmatha National Park to the southeast and the Annapurna region to the northwest. Sagarmatha is host to the famous trek to Everest base camp as well as the summits of many non-technical surrounding peaks available for summit attempts by the eager adventurer (Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche East, etc). The Annapurna region is filled with much more challenging and overbearing peaks not necessarily accessible to the casual traveler but has an ideal network of treks, up to three weeks, that follow small villages and tea houses that cook you dinner, provide warm beds, and a whiteout of a starry night every night along the way. Pokhara is the base camp for this region and is a great place to whitewater raft, kayak, paraglide, go trekking, and explore. In the middle of these two regions and on the border with India is the magnificent Chitwan National Park, which protects the jungles provided by the rich runoff of the Himalayan rivers with elephant trekking, jungle excursions, and wildlife safaris available.
Tibet: Tibet is an enchanting land and one of the most incredible places in all of Asia. The historic monasteries are magnificent, breathtaking high-altitude 
treks that offer daring adventure opportunities and the welcoming, open-armed culture of the Tibetan smile is renowned. Of course, Lhasa is the highlight as the home of the Dali Lama at Potala Palace is a magnificent sight as is the country's spiritual heart at the Jokhang Temple. The Mount Kailash pilgrimage is an insane expedition into the remote and spiritual Tibetan highlands that requires a great amount of patience, fortitude, and time. A perfect way to traverse the Tibetan plateau all the way to the Nepalese border is the friendship highway, which now makes it a comfortable and spectacular trip that allows you to stop at the Rongphu Monastery and Everest Base Camp only a few hours from the road on the way to picturesque Tingri.
