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Tour Overview
WEEK 01
India & Nepal
Our group assembles in the North Indian city of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Meet and greet the
organising team, as well as the fellow roadtrippers who will be your pals in all things fun and trying
for the next two months. From here, our cavalcade will cross the border into the Himalayan abode
of Nepal at the town of Bharatpur. The next destination on our route is the Nepalese capital of
Kathmandu - one of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Places in the World which boasts temples
and palaces galore - where we will spend the rest of the week exploring and luxuriating while
completing visa formalities.
WEEK 02
China
The second week of this incredible adventure dawns in Kathmandu, which we bid adieu to the
following day to cross the border into the picturesque wonder that’s Tibet. Let the crisp mountain
air wash over you, as you meander through the stunningly quaint towns of Nyalam and Tingri.
Enroute to Tingri - prepare to be humbled by the colossal magnificence of the Himalayas, as we
visit the Everest Base Camp. Crossing the cities of Shigatse, where we also acquire the requisite
driving licences and plates, our merry troupe finally zooms towards the Tibetan capital of Lhasa.
On the road to Lhasa, pay your respects at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery which was founded by the
first Dalai Lama.
WEEK 03
China
The third week of this sojourn dawns with our enthused drivers getting ready to take the wheel, and
master the rugged mountain terrain as we head towards the Tibetan county of Damxung. Enroute
to Damxung, our motorcade will make a stop at the shimmering Namtso (also known as Lake Nam).
Explore the sprawling and biologically diverse Qiangtang Grasslands (home to the famous Wild Yak), as
we cruise onwards to Amdo. The next destination on our route is the city of Golmud, via the exemplary
Kekexili Nature Reserve, which offers you the chance to experience uninhibited wildlife.
The second half of the week begins with our arrival into the city of Dunhuang in Gansu, Western China.
Enroute, feast your eyes upon the majestic Kunlun Mountains, and the mystifying salt plains of Qarhan.
A sight which can only be believed upon being seen, the Qarhan Playa is a treasure trove of valuable
salt, mineral, and rare earth reserves. Once in Dunhuang, be wowed by the stark splendour of the Gobi
Desert, followed by an entertaining evening that will cap-off the day perfectly. The following day will
have us visiting the World Heritage Site of Mogao Caves which comprises a network of 500 temples
featuring majestic Buddhist art. The last day of this week will see our band of explorers leaving for
Turpan in Xinjiang. This region of China is notable for sharing a border with eight countries - Mongolia,
Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, as well as India.
WEEK 04
China & Kyrgyzstan
We roll into the fourth week of this life-altering journey with a farewell to Turpan, as we head towards the
second largest city in the Xinjiang region, Kuerle. A restful night later, our group of adrenaline-seekers
once again take to the road in their sturdy SUVs to arrive at the next destination - the city of Aksu on the
edge of the Tarim Basin. Enjoy the verdant freshness of the Populus Forest Park, one of the most famous
tourist attractions in the city. You will also get a chance to flex your driving skills as you zoom through
the remarkable Tarim Desert Expressway, which cuts across the Taklamakan Desert.
Aksu will be followed on the route by one of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Places in the World,
Kashgar. Stroll through winding alleyways of the Old Town, as you sneak a peek at vintage houses and
engraved gates while savouring some delightful local flavours.
WEEK 05
Uzbekistan
This week is all about discovering the verve and charm of the country that can be aptly described as
Central Asia’s biggest draw - Uzbekistan. With Fergana whizzing past in the rearview mirror, our SUVs
eat up the miles as we head towards the gorgeous capital city of Tashkent. Meander through the lively
chaos at Chorsu Bazaar; revel in the vintage vibe of the Museum of Applied Arts; and seek blessings
for your loved ones at the pristinely stunning Minor Mosque.
WEEK 06
Kazakhstan & Russia
We are now into week six of this incomparable road adventure. We have explored and wandered; we
have been awed and enthralled; we have captured countless memories and experienced cultures and
peoples galore. To be succinct, we have been having the time of our lives!
Bidding farewell to Uzbekistan, we leave Nukus to cross the border into Kazakhstan at the city of
Beyneu. Next day we make our way to the transcontinental city of Atyrau. Feast your gaze upon gorgeous
seascapes and indulge in photo-ops, as we make a pit-stop close to the Caspian Sea. You get a full day
to rest, recuperate and roam the lanes of Atyrau.
WEEK 07
Russia & Georgia
A new week is here, ripe with the promise of exploration, revelation and adventure! We launch into
the seventh week of our sojourn with an exciting drive from Budënnovsk towards the picturesque
city of Nalchik which sits at an elevation of 1800 ft, on the foothills of Caucasus Mountains. Enroute
to Nalchik, prepare to be wonderstruck by the sight of the highest peak in Russia and Europe. Mount
Elbrus is a dormant volcano which rises approximately 18,510 ft above sea level. Following Nalchik,
we will arrive in the lush green village of Verkhniy Fiagdon in North Ossetia-Alania to spend a night of
tranquillity and peace.
WEEK 08
Turkiye, Greece, Bulgaria & Serbia
The week begins in Trabzon - a city on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Turkey - from where we
will head towards the city of natural wonders Cappadocia, an ancient district in East-Central Anatolia,
situated on the rugged plateau north of the Taurus Mountains. Next day we will experience a Hot
Air Balloon Ride at sunrise which is definitely the best and most amazing way to see the incredible
Cappadocia landscape. Later in the day we will visit the Devrent Valley known as Imagination Valley
with spectacular fairy chimneys and beautiful landscapes.
Post Cappadocia, our group of adventurers will leave for the capital city of Istanbul. Urbane, yet infused
with an infectious vintage feel, Istanbul is sure to leave an indelible impression upon you. A tour of
this magical city, along with a luxurious cruise upon the strait of Bosphorus will bring our Turkish
endeavour to a splendid close.
WEEK 09
Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany & Belgium
It’s time to take the wheel again and add to those climbing numbers on the odometer. The ninth week
of our excursion begins with us exiting Belgrade to crossover into the capital of Hungary, Budapest.
The financial and artistic nerve centre of Hungary, Budapest is cosmopolitan, suave, culturally and
architecturally blessed and home to an abundance of natural hot springs.
Budapest will soon make way for Prague, the capital of Czechia (aka Czech Republic). A multi-hued
cityscape, which displays Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles of architecture, makes
visiting Prague an experience to cherish.
WEEK 10
France & United Kingdom
We launch into the final leg of our journey with a ferry ride from Calais to the port of Dover in the UK.
The exhilaration that you will experience driving into London, with an Indian flag fluttering proudly
upon your vehicle, is something that is hard to encapsulate in mere words. Rejoice in a delectable
farewell dinner with the group that stood by you and shared in your joy and trepidation of these past
two months. Our vehicles are shipped-off back to India, as we remember and relive the moments
collected during the course of this peerless expedition.
Prepare to be overwhelmed and swept off your feet, for this is ‘Road to London’ - a trip of epic proportions
that will stand unrivalled in your cache of memories for the foreseeable future.
