Are you planning your Christmas—New Year vacation? Instead of the oft-repeated locations, check out these beautiful off-beat spots this year.
Bhutan's chilly but not extreme Christmas winter, breathtaking landscape and carbon-negative atmosphere can offer a calm, mindful holiday season. You can also check out the Tiger's Nest Monastery, the capital city of Thimphu, Punakha Dzong and Dochula Pass
It might be an officially Buddhist nation, but Mongolia also has a Christian population and many churches. They celebrate Christmas differently with the traditional dumpling 'Buzz', a New Year Tree, and cake! Though Christmas is not an official holiday, New Year is.
According to Kyrgyz tourism, it's the land of Santa Claus, and some of its snow-capped mountains have even been named 'Mount Santa Claus!' The Central Asian country also has wonderful cities like Almaty, frozen rivers, and snow-draped landscapes to entertain you this season.
Avenue of the Baobabs, Andasibe—Mantadia National Park, the beach destination of Nosy Be, and the World Heritage Site of Tsingy de Bemaraha are a few of the must-see sites in Madagascar around Christmas.
It's home to iconic cities like Samarkand on the renowned Silk Route. While Christmas isn't celebrated much here, its mild winter climate and rich cultural experience can offer a great holiday season. It also has a vibrant New Year celebration.