Istanbul to New Delhi over land Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
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This article is an itinerary.
This itinerary describes the overland route from Istanbul, Turkey, to New Delhi, India. Also known as the Hippie Trail, this was a legendary route since the sixties and was followed by thousands of travelers until the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the beginning of the civil war in Afghanistan, both in 1979.
Today it is a bigger challenge than it was before these political events and depending on the local political situation it may be possible or not. Borders between countries (India-Pakistan) are closed from time to time. Some places are no longer accessible for ordinary travelers without great risks for their safety.
The route is also part of the Silk Road used throughout ancient times from Europe to Asia.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Istanbul to New Delhi over land
