Day 1 TashkentShop for Soviet memorabilia at the Chorsu Bazaar, where everything from Soviet stamp collections to military uniforms is up for grabs. Day 2 Ferghana CityDeep in the heart of Uzbekistan, the Fergana Valley is flanked by the Tian Shan and Alai Pamir Mountains. Day 3 OshTrace Osh's long history through the century old rock drawings etched into the slopes of Suleiman Mountain. Days 4-6 Tian Shan MountainsSpend three memorable days passing through the Tian Shan Mountains. Camp alongside the Takik and Kyrgz people who call this rugged expanse home. Days 7-8 Song Kul LakeSleep in a yurt by the shores of glistening Song Kul Lake. Day 9 Issyk-Kul LakePitch a tent along the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake, one of the world's largest natural water reservoirs. Day 10 Karakol TownDotted with church spires, Russian gingerbread cottages and apple orchards, Karakol is a picturesque and peaceful town. Days 11-13 Djety Oguz ValleyHike through the dramatic canyons dotting the Djety Oguz Valley. Day 14 Ala ArchaFrom the brightly flowering juniper bushes, bubbling mountain streams and jagged blue glaciers, the Ala Archa Canyon is sure to dazzle with its rugged beauty. Days 15-16 BishkekLearn about Lenin's ties to Bishkek or relax at one of Dubovy Park's open-air cafes. Day 17 HomestayLearn about life in the Kyrgyz Mountains during a family homestay in Kochkor. Day 18 Bush campCamp amongst the rugged Kyrgyz mountains. Day 19 KashgarThe dramatic cliffs, icy peaks and friendly villages make the Torugart Pass an unforgettable journey. Day 20 TaxkorganSpy the snowcapped Pamir Mountains. Day 21 Bush campWatch the sun glisten on Lake Karakul's glassy waters and maybe take an optional horse ride. Days 22-23 KashgarShop with the 50,000 strong crowds at the frenetic Kashgar Sunday Market. Days 24-25 Bush campWinding through vast deserts and past the mighty Pamir and Kunlun Mountains, the southern Silk Road is one of the world's best road trips. Days 26-27 TurpanDiscover the history of this once crucial Silk Road town. Days 28-29 Bush campThe shifting colours of the desert sands make this an ideal place to pitch a tent and catch a sunset. Days 30-31 DunhunagThe breathtaking Buddhist art adorning the spectacular Mogao Caves is believed to be the best of its kind in the world. Day 32 GolmundThis mining town is the perfect pit stop before the Tibetan journey ahead. Days 33-35 Bush campWander at the vast Tibetan Plateau where wide-open grasslands are ringed by snowcapped peaks. Day 36 AmdoWatch yak herds graze beneath the vivid blue sky. Days 37-38 LhasaDiscover the holy city of Lhasa, and explore its many sights including the Potala Palace - the 1,000-roomed palace of the exiled Dalai Lama. Day 39 Bush campAdmire the turquoise waters, picturesque islands and small villages that dot Yamdrok Tso Lake. Day 40 GyantseShop for wool carpets or visit the colourful five-storied Pelkhor Chode Temple. Day 41 ShigatseExplore the dazzling Tashilhunpo Monastery, which at its peak housed over 4,000 monks. Day 42 Bush campThe Friendship Highway winds through stunning scenery, yak herds, rural villages and glistening lakes. Day 43 BaipaSet amongst spectacular mountain peaks, Baipa is a scenic break. Day 44 Everest Base CampTravel overland to the Everest Base Camp. Glimpse the mighty peak of the world's highest mountain. Day 45 BaipaRelax back in Baipa. Days 46-47 Zhangmu regionWatch colourful prayer flags flutter in the wind while crossing into Nepal. Days 48-49 KodariFollow the steep gorges and zigzagging paths that make up this isolated stretch of road. Days 50-51 KathmanduCelebrate the end of this epic adventure on arrival in Kathmandu.
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