Where to go abroad in October 2027
Best Places to Visit in October Outside India
Planning a holiday abroad in October? 98 destinations outside India are at their best then, going by our guides, from Bali, Mauritius, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi and Kathmandu. Here they are, the most popular with Indian travellers first.
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Top 12 places to visit in October outside India
The best places to visit outside India in October include Bali, Mauritius, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi and Kathmandu, each at its best then.
Bali, Indonesia
Don’t go to Bali only for beach clubs, cafés, and Instagram spots because the island has a much deeper side that many people completely miss. Bali feels deeply spiritual in everyday life.
Mauritius
Mauritius is one of the few islands where beaches, mountains, waterfalls, forests, and marine life all exist within short driving distances. What also makes Mauritius unique is the blend of cultures that shape everyday life here.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Stepping into the vibrant streets of Kuala Lumpur instantly immerses you in the beating heart of Malaysia. As the hot sun sets over this dazzling Malaysia capital, the massive Petronas Twin Towers glow beautifully against the dark tropical sky.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi doesn’t try to impress you immediately. It slowly pulls you in through small moments. Scooters flow through the streets like water, tiny plastic stools spill onto sidewalks, and people sit outside drinking coffee at all hours.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, the gateway to the Himalayas, feels deeply connected to both spirituality and adventure at the same time.
Paro, Bhutan
Stepping into Paro feels like entering a living watercolor painting. As the aircraft glides past emerald peaks to land, travelers are immediately greeted by the crisp mountain air and the ornate, hand-painted timber facades of Paro valley.
Thimphu, Bhutan
Thimphu feels like a Himalayan capital that quietly balances tradition and modern life.
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is a city filled with energy, bright neon lights, towering skyscrapers, crowded streets, and something happening at almost every corner.
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a city where ancient charm blends beautifully with modern energy. Straddling two continents, this vibrant destination offers travelers a unique mix of rich heritage, breathtaking views, and unforgettable experiences.
Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara feels like Nepal exhaling. After the layered chaos of Kathmandu, this lakeside city opens up into wide skies, still water, and the dramatic silhouette of the Annapurna range rising almost impossibly close.
Paris, France
Elegant streets lined with cafés, people sitting outside with coffee and pastries, old buildings glowing under warm lights, and a sense of style that feels present everywhere without needing attention.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is the enchanting capital of the Netherlands, a city where historic golden age canals meet a progressive, modern lifestyle.
Also good in October
More places to visit abroad in October
86 more destinations from our guides at their best in October.
Apr – Jun, Sep – OctItalyRome
Apr – Jun, Sep – OctItalyVenice
Apr – May, Sep – OctAustriaVienna
Mar – Apr, Oct – NovJapanTokyo
Mar – May, Sep – NovAustraliaSydney
Mar – May, Sep – NovAustraliaMelbourne
Apr – May, Oct – NovSeychelles
Oct – MarOmanMuscat
Oct – MarNepalChitwan National Park
Mar – May, Oct – NovBhutanPunakha
Apr – May, Oct – NovSeychellesMahé 
Apr – May, Oct – NovSeychellesPraslin- May – OctFijiYasawa Islands
- Apr – May, Sep – OctSouth KoreaSeoul
- Mar – Apr, Oct – NovJapanKyoto
- Mar – May, Oct – NovJapanOsaka
- Apr – Jun, Sep – NovSouth KoreaJeju Island
- Oct – DecTaiwanTaipei
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctTurkeyCappadocia
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctSpainBarcelona
- May – Jun, Sep – OctGreeceMykonos
- Apr – May, Sep – NovGreeceAthens
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctPortugalLisbon
- May – Jul, Sep – MarNorwayTromsø
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctTurkeyAntalya
- May – OctGreeceCrete
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctItalyMilan
- Mar – May, Sep – NovSpainMadrid
- Apr – May, Sep – NovAustraliaGold Coast
- May – OctAustraliaCairns
- Jul – OctKenyaMasai Mara
- Jun – OctKenyaNairobi
- Mar – May, Sep – NovSouth AfricaJohannesburg
- Sep – DecUnited StatesNew York
- Mar – May, Sep – NovUnited StatesLas Vegas
- Mar – May, Sep – NovUnited StatesLos Angeles
- Jun – OctCanadaToronto
- Oct – FebEthiopiaAddis Ababa
- Apr – Jun, Sep – NovAlgeriaAlgiers
- May – OctAlgeriaAnnaba
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctBelgiumAntwerp
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctBelgiumBruges
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctBelgiumBrussels
- Apr – Jun, Sep – NovSouth KoreaBusan
- Apr – Jun, Sep – NovAlgeriaConstantine
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctBelgiumGhent
- Oct – FebEthiopiaLalibela
- May – OctCyprusLarnaca
- May – OctCyprusLimassol
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctFranceLyon
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctFranceMarseille
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctFranceNice
- May – OctAlgeriaOran
- Apr – OctCyprusPaphos
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctPortugalPorto
- Mar – May, Sep – NovNew ZealandRotorua
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctPortugalSintra
- Oct – MarEthiopiaGondar
- Mar – May, Oct – NovJapanHakone
- Jul – MarZimbabweHwange National Park
- Apr – Jun, Sep – NovCyprusNicosia
- Apr – OctNetherlandsRotterdam
- Mar – May, Sep – NovSpainSeville
- May – OctZimbabweBulawayo
- Oct – MayNepalDhulikhel
- Apr – May, Sep – OctSpainGranada
- May – OctZimbabweMatobo National Park
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctItalyNaples
- Mar – May, Sep – NovSouth AfricaOudtshoorn
- Sep – NovUnited StatesSan Francisco
- Oct – AprSouth AfricaWilderness
- Jun – MarSwedenAbisko
- Sep – AprSouth AfricaAlbertinia
- Oct – AprTaiwanAlishan
- Apr – OctSpainMarbella
- May – OctZimbabweMasvingo
- Apr – Jun, Sep – OctTurkeyPamukkale
- Oct – AprTaiwanTaichung
- Oct – MarTaiwanTainan
- Jun – OctKenyaAmboseli
- Oct – AprNepalBhaktapur
- Oct – AprNepalChandragiri
- Apr – May, Oct – NovSeychellesLa Digue
- Jun – OctKenyaLake Naivasha
- May – OctFijiMamanuca Islands
- All yearSouth AfricaTshipise
By region
Where to go abroad in October, region by region
Southeast Asia
3 placesMiddle East and Central Asia
1 placeIsland escapes
7 placesNepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
9 placesEurope
36 placesEast Asia
12 placesAustralia and New Zealand
5 placesAfrica
20 placesThe Americas
5 places
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Travelling abroad in October: FAQs
Which are the best places to visit in October outside India?
The best places to visit outside India in October are Bali, Mauritius, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Kathmandu, Paro, Thimphu, Hong Kong, Istanbul and Pokhara, going by our destination guides.
Which countries are good to visit in October?
Indonesia, Mauritius, Malaysia, Vietnam, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Turkey all have places at their best in October.
Which places in Southeast Asia are good to visit in October?
Bali, Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi are at their best in October.
Which places in the Maldives, Mauritius, the Seychelles and Fiji are good to visit in October?
Mauritius, Seychelles, Mahé , Praslin and Yasawa Islands are at their best in October.
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