
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