Wind Valla to Central Asia

Decided to chronicle my journey to Central Asia. I have been thinking for years and am shooting for this June. Whether it is possible, I am not sure. Will see. :) Often the very first question people ask me is "Where is Central Asia?".

• Hmmm the countries with the 'stan', Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan (former Soviet Union Republics).


• Some definitions include countries like Mongolia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Xinjiang in China etc.


• Broadly, Central Asia is strongly linked to the Silk Road.

Many people also ask me, "why Central Asia?". Many of time I can feel they are anticipating a very elaborate answer. Some must be disappointed by my answer. But sometimes the simplest reason can be the strongest. "Because it is there and not much is known at the moment of this region. "