Chinese Silk Road & Tibet - Reverse

Itinerary

Day 1 Kathmandu

Celebrate the end of this epic adventure on arrival in Kathmandu.

Days 2-6 Kodari

Follow the steep gorges and zigzagging roads that tumble through the countryside on this isolated stretch of road.

Day 7 Baipa

Relax back in Baipa.

Day 8 Everest Base Camp

Travel overland to the Everest Base Camp and glimpse the top of the world's highest mountain.

Day 9 Baipa

Set amongst spectacular mountain peaks, Baipa is a scenic break.

Day 10 Bush camp

The Friendship Highway winds through stunning scenery, yak herds, rural villages and glistening lakes.

Day 11 Shigatse

Explore the dazzling Tashilhunpo Monastery, which at its peak housed over 4,000 monks.

Day 12 Gyantse

Shop for wool carpets or visit the colourful five-storied Pelkhor Chode Temple.

Day 13 Bush camp

Admire the turquoise waters, picturesque islands and small villages that dot Yamdrok Tso Lake.

Days 14-16 Lhasa

Discover the holy city of Lhasa, and explore its many sights including the Potala Palace - the 1,000 roomed palace of the exiled Dalai Lama.

Day 17 Amdo

Watch yak herds graze beneath the vivid blue sky.

Days 18-19 Bush camp

Wander at the vast Tibetan Plateau where wide-open grasslands are ringed by snowcapped peaks.

Day 20 Golmund

This mining town is the perfect pit stop before the Tibetan journey ahead.

Days 21-22 Dunhunag

The breathtaking Buddhist art adorning the spectacular Mogao Caves is believed to be the best of its kind in the world.

Day 23 Bush camp

The shifting colours of the desert sands make this an ideal place to pitch a tent.

Days 24-25 Turpan

Discover the history of this once crucial Silk Road town, or escape the heat inside a cool cafe.

Days 26-27 Bush camp

Winding through deserts and past the mighty Pamir and Kunlun Mountains, the southern Silk Road is one of the world's best roadtrips.

Days 28-29 Kashgar

Shop with the 50,000 strong crowds at the frenetic Kashgar Sunday Market.

Day 30 Bush camp

Watch the sun glisten on the glassy waters of Lake Karakul and maybe take an optional horseride around the lake's peaceful shores.

Day 31 Taxkorgan

The snowcapped peaks of the Pamir Mountains are a breathtaking backdrop.

Day 32 Kashgar

The dramatic cliffs, rugged mountains and friendly villages make the Torugart Pass an unforgettable journey.

Day 33 Bush camp

Enjoy a final night camping in the rugged Kyrgyz mountains.

Day 34 Homestay

Learn about life in the Kyrgyz Mountains during a family homestay in scenic Kochkor.

Days 35-37 Bishkek

Soak up the city's relaxed atmosphere from an open-air cafe.