Discovery Journeys India, the pioneers of adventure holidays in the Himalayas for decades, have now ventured into the legendary silk route region of the central Asia. The carefully selected and well researched travel programmes will take the intrepid traveller across the divide of these frontier countries where the great military commanders, missionaries, traders, spiritual masters and philosophers, all explored this rich area and experienced the greatest knowledge, wealth, spiritual experiences and scientific discoveries. The cultural exchange between India and central Asia was strongest during the medieval period of history and now again in the 21st century the glorious contact is once again being revived.

Today, the countries of Krygistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Tajikistan and Pakistan offer the modern traveller and holiday makers the opportunity to enjoy and study the age old traditions, stunning architecture, natural beauty of this fabled region where for thousands of years human traffic opened a forum for intercultural dialogue, interfaith experiences, and where human thought was enriched giving enormous amount of boost to the development of modern mind that has helped the evolution of various civilization to prosper and flourish.

Central Asia or 'Turkestan' is a vast area of the desert, steppe and knotted mountain ranges stretching from the Caspian to Mongolia, and Siberia to the Hindu Kush. It forms both a bridge and barrier, tying together Europe and Asia on the Eurasian steppes. For two millennia it has been a thoroughfare for Silk Road traders, migrating tribes and nomadic empires. Central Asia's epic history, from Alexander the great to the Khans of Khiva, litters the land at every turn.
Whether you want to explore the architectural gems of Samarkand & Bukhara, witness a colourful festival with a game of Buzkashi sleep in a nomadic yurt on a mountain pasture or indulge in the fantastic market experiences in the bazaars of Kashgar and Peshawar and not to forget the ultimate adventure on the historical Karakoram highway ………… your guide and friend - Discovery Journeys will lead you through these remarkable crossroads made famous by the great traveller Marco Polo.

Keep the sprit of adventure & Discovery alive!!

For detailed programmes of classical routs and description of various central Asian countries with general information..CLICK HERE