Grand Asia Journey • 2026

Raj's Expedition to Asia

10 Flights
9 Countries
3 Long Layovers
32 Total Days
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12 Airports Connected

Destination & Visa Hub

Active Stop Info
Stay Duration 2 Days (48h)
Time & Currency GMT+3 | Turkish Lira (TRY)
Visa Status (Indian + UK ILR) e-Visa Eligible
Baggage Limit 23kg Checked / 12kg Cabin (KLM)
Visa & Local Chill Strategy

As you recently visited Istanbul with your Turkish girlfriend, this stay is dedicated to slow, relaxing local neighborhood exploration away from the heavy tourist centers.

Chill Local Spots:

Moda Seaside Stroll Walk the quiet coastal parks on the Asian side, sip tea at the Moda Tea Garden, and enjoy the sunset.
Kadıköy Backstreets Browse local bookshops, sip specialty coffee, and enjoy a relaxed dinner at a quiet local meze tavern.

Turkey Visa: Indian passport holders with UK ILR are eligible for a Turkish e-Visa. Apply in 5 minutes via the official evisa.gov.tr portal using your UK residence card details.

Stay Duration 17h 50m (Overnight Layover)
Time & Currency GMT+3 | Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Visa Status (Indian + UK ILR) e-Visa / VOA Eligible
Baggage Limit 25kg Checked / 6kg Cabin (Gulf Air)
Bahrain Transit Information

Spend a relaxing evening and morning exploring Manama Souq and dilute Dilmun historical artifacts before your flight to India.

Visa Plan: Indian passport holders with UK ILR qualify for a visa on arrival. We highly recommend pre-applying for a transit e-visa online at evisa.gov.bh for a seamless bypass of lines on arrival.

Stay Duration 13 Days (Epic Stop)
Time & Currency GMT+5.5 | Indian Rupee (INR)
Visa Status Citizen (No Visa Needed)
Baggage Limit 25kg Checked / 6kg Cabin (Gulf Air)
Bengaluru & Salem Road Trip Plan

A beautiful, chill 13-day itinerary visiting family, relaxing in Bengaluru, taking a calm road trip to other cities, and spending a slow week in Salem.

Sep 16 - 19: Bengaluru Calm Stays Land and spend 3 days relaxing in Bengaluru. Caught up with friends, check out local microbreweries, and enjoy slow mornings.
Sep 19 - 21: Chill Road Trip Travel by car with Carm to check out other nearby cities and scenic weekend getaways at an easy pace.
Sep 21 - 28: A Week in Salem Head to Salem for a full week. Enjoy quiet, peaceful days, slow home-cooked meals, and a deeply relaxing family stay.
Sep 28 - 29: Return to Bengaluru Drive back to Bengaluru, do final packing, and head to Kempegowda Airport T2 for your late night flight to KL.
Stay Duration 2 Days (54h)
Time & Currency GMT+8 | Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Visa Status (Indian + UK ILR) Visa-Free (30 Days)
Baggage Limit 20kg Checked / 7kg Cabin (Batik Air)
Visa Next Steps: Malaysia

Malaysia provides tourist visa waivers for Indian citizens.

Action Plan: Fill out the online Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days prior to your arrival. Keep a printout of your MDAC sheet and your onward flight ticket to Hanoi.

Stay Duration 9h 50m (Afternoon/Night Layover)
Time & Currency GMT+7 | Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Visa Status (Indian + UK ILR) Advance e-Visa Required
Baggage Limit 20kg Checked / 7kg Cabin (VietJet)
Vietnam Layover & Visa Plan

Spend a lovely afternoon roaming the tree-lined streets of the Old Quarter, sipping traditional egg coffee at Café Giảng, and walking by sunset Hoan Kiem Lake.

Mandatory Step: Vietnam does not exempt UK ILR holders from visas. You must apply for a Vietnam e-Visa in advance via evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. Process takes 3-4 working days.

Stay Duration 11 Days (Oct 3 - Oct 14)
Time & Currency GMT+9 | Japanese Yen (JPY)
Visa Status (Indian + UK ILR) eVisa Eligible (UK Resident)
Baggage Limit 20kg Checked / 7kg Cabin (VietJet)
Japan Chill Shinkansen Journey

An optimized, relaxing 11-day trip linking Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka beautifully:

Oct 3 - 8: Slow-paced Tokyo (5 Days) Land at NRT and check into Tokyo. Take slow walks in Shinjuku Gyoen national garden, sip pour-overs in Shimokitazawa, and avoid tight schedules.
Oct 8 - 11: Kyoto Cultural Stay Ride the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto. Stay in a traditional quiet machiya, walk sunrise bamboo groves, and explore scenic temples without rush.
Oct 11 - 14: Osaka Street Food Travel to Osaka. Dine slowly on takoyaki and local okonomiyaki in the Dotonbori canals at night. Fly back home from Kansai Airport (KIX) on Oct 14.
Stay Duration 18h 30m (Overnight Layover)
Time & Currency GMT+8 | Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Visa Status (Indian + UK ILR) Visa-Free TWOV Eligible
Baggage Limit 2 Pieces (23kg each) / 5kg Cabin
Guangzhou Transit TWOV Guide

Spend an evening gazing at the glowing Canton Tower past the Huacheng boardwalk, and a slow morning feasting on traditional Dim Sum tea breakfast.

Visa-Free Process: You qualify for China's 24-Hour Transit Without Visa (TWOV). On arrival at Baiyun Airport (CAN), go directly to the dedicated 24/144 TWOV Counter to get your free stay permit stamped.

Spacious Timeline

10 Flight Segments with High Breathing Room
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Bahrain Transit & Visa Guide

17h 50m Bahrain Stopover

Passport & UK ILR Visa Rule

You are fully eligible for a Bahrain Visa on Arrival or e-Visa! Your UK Indefinite Leave to Remain card acts as the qualifying residence document.

Bahrain Next Steps:

  1. Recommended: Apply for a Transit/Tourist e-Visa online at evisa.gov.bh before departure. It takes 3-5 days to process and guarantees hassle-free entry.
  2. Alternatively, present your Indian Passport, UK ILR/BRP Card, and onward boarding pass (GF280) at the visa counter on arrival at Bahrain (BAH) airport to get it stamped.

Optimized Excursion Itinerary (Sep 15, 20:15 - Sep 16, 14:05):

  • Evening (Arrival): Walk through Manama Souq for spices, vibrant local shops, and late-night Arabic street food.
  • Morning (Sep 16):
    • 09:00 - Al Fateh Grand Mosque: One of the world's largest mosques. Stunning architecture and free guided tours.
    • 10:30 - Bahrain National Museum: Beautiful coastal museum chronicling 5,000 years of Dilmun civilization history.
  • 12:00: Drive back to BAH airport to catch your 14:05 flight to India.
Hanoi Transit & Visa Guide

9h 50m Vietnam Stopover

Mandatory Visa Required

Vietnam does NOT exempt visa requirements for Indian passport holders with UK ILR. You MUST secure a visa in advance to clear border control and exit the airport.

Vietnam Next Steps:

  1. Apply for a Vietnam Tourist e-Visa online at the official Vietnam government immigration portal (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn).
  2. Upload your Indian passport biodata page and a passport photo.
  3. Pay the $25 USD e-visa fee. Processing takes 3-4 working days. Print out the approved PDF letter!

Optimized Excursion Itinerary (Oct 2, 14:40 - Oct 3, 00:30):

  • 15:30 - Airport Bus/Taxi: Grab a taxi or the Express Bus 86 directly to the Hanoi Old Quarter (approx 45 mins).
  • 16:30 - Old Quarter Egg Coffee: Wander the bustling historic grid. Enjoy authentic Egg Coffee at Café Giảng (the originators).
  • 18:30 - Hoan Kiem Lake Sunset: Cross the glowing red Huc Bridge to visit Ngoc Son Temple in the center of the lake.
  • 19:30 - Street Food Dinner: Feast on authentic Phở or Bún Chả (local charcoal BBQ pork with rice noodles).
  • 21:30 - Return to Airport: Head back to Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to board your 00:30 flight to Tokyo.
Guangzhou Transit & Visa Guide

18h 30m China Stopover

24-Hour Visa-Free Transit (TWOV)

Indian passport holders transiting through Guangzhou (CAN) to a third country (Japan to UK) are fully eligible for China's 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit! You can exit the airport completely free.

China Next Steps:

  1. Upon arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), follow the signs to the 24/144-Hour Transit / TWOV Counter (do NOT go straight to normal immigration).
  2. Fill out the blue Arrival Card for Temporary Entry form.
  3. Present your Indian Passport, BRP/ILR card, your onward ticket to London (CZ303), and hotel booking printout.
  4. The officer will paste a free temporary entry permit sticker into your passport allowing you to stay in Guangzhou for up to 24 hours. Proceed through immigration!

Optimized Excursion Itinerary (Oct 14, 19:10 - Oct 15, 13:40):

  • Evening (Arrival): Take Metro Line 3 straight to Huacheng Square. Walk the boardwalk to admire the stunning, neon-lit Canton Tower and Pearl River.
  • Morning (Oct 15):
    • 08:30 - Dim Sum Breakfast (Yum Cha): Go to a massive local tea house like Dian Dou De or Guangzhou Restaurant. Taste Har Gow, Siu Mai, and BBQ pork buns.
    • 10:30 - Shamian Island: Walk around the historic, leafy European-style streets.
  • 11:30: Metro back to CAN Airport for your flight back to the UK.