The silk route journeys
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!!
