India and Thailand have their share of beautiful monsoons, Japan, its typhoons and Russia turns into a winter wonderland covered in snow blankets. The weather in Asia does differ considerably and depending on which country you’re visiting you’ll always need to check before booking your trip so that you can be well prepared in advance.

Japan is beautiful between the months of March and May when cherry blossoms bloom and makes it even more beautiful, although the weather is pleasant at the end of August and September it is their typhoon season. On the other hand, the Philippines is lovely during the same months as Japan – March to May – but from June to October is the wet monsoon season which should be avoided.

In general, the best months to visit India and Sri Lanka are from November to March. Where you must try to avoid visiting these countries during its monsoon season; anywhere from May to September.

The country that experiences the most extreme weather conditions is Russia; it gets bitterly cold in winters i.e. from November to early April – and becomes unbearably hot in July and August. While the UAE, on the other hand, doesn't really have different seasons: it's generally warm throughout the year, with the exception of August when the heat can reach the high 90s, hence should be avoided.

• It can be confusing while planning a trip to Russia’s gargantuan metropolis – Moscow. Many tourists leave from the place with the feeling that they had seen less than they’d hoped for, but three things not to be missed while visiting Russia i.e. the Kremlin, strolling around Red Square and a night at the Bolshoi Theater.
• In China, visit Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple which was built between 1911 and 1918. The seated Buddha is encrusted with jewels and weighs over 2200 lbs which is extremely beautiful.
• Don’t miss the Hong Kong Museum of History which boasts an expansive collection of 6,000 years of the territory’s cultural heritage and history and thus is a must visit of history lovers.
• A trip to the UAE wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a ‘souk’. If you have to choose just one, the Deira’s Gold Souq is the place to pick up the magnificent Indian and Arabian jewelry.
• Drop by the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok and test your bargaining skills at any of the thousands of stalls selling everything from antiques to flowers. Then head to the Jim Thompson House, a traditional Thai house that was once home to the most famous expat in Thailand: the American adventurer and entrepreneur who came to Bangkok during World War II as a US spy.
• Elephanta Island, a short boat-ride from Mumbai, is home to the holy rock-cut temples dating back to 450 AD. Although these temples suffered major Portuguese vandalism they remain virtually untouched but still is a treat to the eyes.
• Half-Asian and half-European, Turkey’s unique mix contributes to its most illustrious landmark, the Haghia Sophia. This museum was once a Byzantine cathedral which was turned into a mosque until 1935 and still is visited by a number of people every year.
• The capital of the Philippines, Manila, don’t forget to head to Intramuros, the ancient walled city built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.
• In Sri Lanka take a trip to the hillside city of Kandy where you’ll find the sacred tooth of Buddha in Dalada Maligawa.
• Relax in Kyoto,after all that sightseeing, in a hot spring resort, “Kurama Onsen”, one of the few bathhouses located close to the city.