Tashkent to Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1 Tashkent

Shop for Soviet memorabilia at the Chorsu Bazaar, where everything from Soviet stamp collections to military uniforms is up for grabs.

Day 2 Ferghana City

Deep in the heart of Uzbekistan, the Fergana Valley is flanked by the Tian Shan and Alai Pamir Mountains.

Day 3 Osh

Trace Osh's long history through the century old rock drawings etched into the slopes of Suleiman Mountain.

Days 4-6 Tian Shan Mountains

Spend three memorable days passing through the Tian Shan Mountains. Camp alongside the Takik and Kyrgz people who call this rugged expanse home.

Days 7-8 Song Kul Lake

Sleep in a yurt by the shores of glistening Song Kul Lake.

Day 9 Issyk-Kul Lake

Pitch a tent along the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake, one of the world's largest natural water reservoirs.

Day 10 Karakol Town

Dotted with church spires, Russian gingerbread cottages and apple orchards, Karakol is a picturesque and peaceful town.

Days 11-13 Djety Oguz Valley

Hike through the dramatic canyons dotting the Djety Oguz Valley.

Day 14 Ala Archa

From the brightly flowering juniper bushes, bubbling mountain streams and jagged blue glaciers, the Ala Archa Canyon is sure to dazzle with its rugged beauty.

Days 15-16 Bishkek

Learn about Lenin's ties to Bishkek or relax at one of Dubovy Park's open-air cafes.

Day 17 Homestay

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

Day 18 Bush camp

Camp amongst the rugged Kyrgyz mountains.

Day 19 Kashgar

The dramatic cliffs, icy peaks and friendly villages make the Torugart Pass an unforgettable journey.

Day 20 Taxkorgan

Spy the snowcapped Pamir Mountains.

Day 21 Bush camp

Watch the sun glisten on Lake Karakul's glassy waters and maybe take an optional horse ride.

Days 22-23 Kashgar

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

Days 24-25 Bush camp

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

Days 26-27 Turpan

Discover the history of this once crucial Silk Road town.

Days 28-29 Bush camp

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

Days 30-31 Dunhunag

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

Day 32 Golmund

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

Days 33-35 Bush camp

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

Day 36 Amdo

Watch yak herds graze beneath the vivid blue sky.

Days 37-38 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 39 Bush camp

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

Day 40 Gyantse

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

Day 41 Shigatse

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

Day 42 Bush camp

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

Day 43 Baipa

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

Day 44 Everest Base Camp

Travel overland to the Everest Base Camp. Glimpse the mighty peak of the world's highest mountain.

Day 45 Baipa

Relax back in Baipa.

Days 46-47 Zhangmu region

Watch colourful prayer flags flutter in the wind while crossing into Nepal.

Days 48-49 Kodari

Follow the steep gorges and zigzagging paths that make up this isolated stretch of road.

Days 50-51 Kathmandu

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