19 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS TO VISIT THIS YEAR

FROM MAGICAL MOUNTAINS TO SEREANE SEASHORES - HERE’S WHERE YOU SHOULD BE HEADING IN 2025

- Words By: Aadithya Harish

If your passport's itching for new stamps, this list is your 2025 travel starter pack. Whether you're dreaming of snowy escapes, beachy days, foodie adventures or spiritual retreats, we've picked 19 amazing places for every kind of traveller. We've even added an estimated budget to make planning easier. Let's get packing!

1. Japan - Where Tradition Meets Tech

Cherry blossoms in spring, ramen in small Tokyo alleys, robot cafes, ancient temples — Japan is the best of both serenity and sci-fi.

Best time: March-May, October-November

Budget (7 days): ₹1.8L-₹2.2L

2. Iceland - Nature's Ice-Cold Masterpiece

From northern lights to black sand beaches and geothermal hot springs, Iceland is straight-out-of-a-postcard magic — and each turn is like a postcard.

Best time: September-March (aurora), June-August (hikes)

Budget (7 days): ₹2.5L-₹3L

3. Italy - A Taste of La Dolce Vita

Rome's ruins, Venice's canals, Florence's art, and pasta galore — Italy is ageless. And yummilicious.

Optimal time: April-June, September-October

Cost (10 days): ₹2.2L-₹2.7L

4. Bhutan - Happiness Has a Place

Tranquil valleys, cliff-hugging monasteries, and a nation that values happiness above all else — Bhutan is ideal for a mind reset.

Optimal time: March-May, September-November

Cost (6 days): ₹1L-₹1.4L

5. Greece - Myth, Magic, and Mediterranean Choruses

Greece is island-hopping, with ruins of old Santorini sunsets and feta-topped everything.