The Chinese Silk Route & Tibet

This challenging trip follows the ancient Silk Route across some of the harshest and most inhospitable landscapes on earth. From Kyrgyzstan we cross the rugged Tian Shan and then travel along the Karakoram Highway to Kashgar in China. We'll take a tour of Turpan, one of the lowest places in the world, before setting off for one of the highest - travelling from Golmud across the Tibetan plateau to the magical city of Lhasa. We overland through Himalayan passes at dizzying altitudes, stopping off at monasteries along the way. After a hike up to Everest Base Camp we cross into Nepal, and end our epic journey in colourful Kathmandu.

Itinerary / Highlights

Week 1: Kyrgyzstan & China's Xinjiang Province
Week 2: Xinjiang & Taklamakan Desert
Week 3: Qinghai Province & Tibet
Week 4: The Friendship Highway
Week 5: Tibet's Himalaya & Nepal

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Accommodation Details

Mixed hotels and hostels ranging from 4 star to local and wildcamps.(35% camping, 65% hotels)