Touring the Five Stans
Touring a foreign land is a natural thing to do. This is because people have this overwhelming drive to explore. This might have been ingrained into the subconscious of an individual as an evolutionary imperative or through the natural need of an individual to learn. Whatever the real reason behind such a behavior, one thing is certain, more and more people are now doing it every year. This is because there are now a lot of convenient tour packages that are available for everyone.
When it comes to tours, the best places to visit are the ones that have both beauty and history. Beauty in terms of the people, culture and landscapes is very crucial when it comes to choosing a tour destination. This is true for a deep historical significance as well. This is why Central Asia is perfect as a tour destination.
The Central Asia region is now fondly referred to as the five stans. This is due to the names of the nations that comprise the said region. These “stans” are comprised of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. Tourists who travel 5 stans get to explore these five regions through one tour package. This alone would make the 5 stans tour priceless.
It should also be interesting to know that the Central Asia region was the location of the world’s first and most successful land based trading route of the ancient world. This trade route was known as the Silk Road. This is the reason why those who travel central asia are also said to travel the path of the Silk Road.
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