From the Golden Triangle to the deserts of Rajasthan, through the central tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh to the southern backwaters of Kerala, there is a moveable feast of sights and experiences as varied as India’s famous cuisine. Although far smaller than its northern neighbour, Sri Lanka nevertheless packs in a surprising array of natural and cultural highlights while requiring less travelling, and is the best destination for sightings of Asian leopard as well as several rare birds.