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Lush rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls, so many beach towns to choose from and people that you'd fall in love with... that's Jamaica for you.
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VISA-FREE: 90 Days
Scuba-diving, snorkelling, waterfall hikes, kayaking and so much more! Fiji also has some of the world's best diving sites. You can easily get here from India via a flight to Hong Kong or Singapore.
Photo by Prem Kurumpanai
VISA-FREE: 90 Days
If you fancy freediving with turtles, hiking rugged cliffs, exploring crystallised limestone caverns, Barabados is for you. Steer towards its east coast if you are keen on a more soilatry, wilder time here. Head to the west coast for a more comfortable, resort-rich experience.
Photo by Ryan Loughlin
VISA-FREE: 90 Days
I am in love with its lush rice terraces but there is a lot more in the Philippines. You can go diving at Tubbataha Reef, explore the Chocolate Hill and spends months exploring the 7,000+ islands here. Air India offers direct flights to Manila, making it my top choice from India.
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VISA-FREE: 30 Days
It is a surprise that not many Indians explore Grenada and the bounty it offers without visa hassles. World's most famous underwater sculpture park, Etang Trail, yacht expeditions, spice plantations–plus more. You can fly here via London or New York currently.
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VISA-FREE: 90 Days
If mountains are your calling, Nepal should be right at the top of your travel wishlist. Eight of the world's 10 highest peaks are here, with the famous Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit treks as its highlight.
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Lush valleys, towering Himalayan peaks, far-flung monasteries, vistas that will take your breath away–Bhutan has no match when it comes to its charm and ease for Indian travellers.
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VISA-FREE, PERMIT AT BORDER
One of the easiest countries to get to from India, Mauritius is visa-free and has multiple daily flights too. When here, indulge in kite-surfing, paddling, hiking, exploring the famed Black River Gorges National Park.
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VISA-FREE: 90 Days