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Your trip to South Asia can be a rich and rewarding experience. There are ancient cultures and artistic traditions to appreciate and a wealth of natural wonders to see - all coexisting with modern societies. However, the customs and local conditions may be as distant from home as the miles, and travelers should plan their trip carefully.

If you have a choice, winter is the best time to visit most areas of South Asia. South of the Himalayas, South Asian weather is warm to very hot.

Hot, humid regions like Bangladesh and central, eastern, and southern India are somewhat more comfortable in December through February. Hot dry regions like Pakistan and northern India have pleasant weather from October to March, with the winter months cool enough for light woolens. JetStar Asia Airline

The worst weather in the dry regions, when heat and dust can make sightseeing or other outdoor activity a chore, is during the pre-monsoon period from approximately April through mid-July.

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should be careful to drink only boiled water or bottled drinks, to avoid ice cubes in beverages and unpeeled fruits and vegetables, to take precautions against mosquitoes, and to guard against overexertion at high altitudes. Trekkers and mountain climbers, in particular, should take precautions to avoid frostbite, hypothermia, and altitude sickness. The latter two can be fatal if not detected in time. Modern health facilities are not always available, particularly in rural areas. Prospective travelers should review their health insurance policies to see if they provide coverage while overseas, including medical evacuation service.

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A U.S. passport is required for travel to all countries in the region. Most South Asian countries also require entry visas. Travel to certain areas of many South Asian countries is restricted and special permits may be required for these areas in addition to an entry visa. Prospective travelers should contact the embassy or consulate of the country they plan to visit for specific information. China Business Facts

All South Asian countries require travelers who have been in yellow-fever infected areas within the last 6 days to show valid yellow-fever immunization certificates. Yellow fever is found in some African and Latin American countries. If you plan to travel from Africa or Latin America directly to South Asia, check with the embassy of the South Asian country where you are going to see if a yellow-fever certificate is required. If the certificate is required and you do not have it, you will be refused entry unless you are inoculated and kept in quarantine for up to 6 days.

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