Silk Route – Sikkim, India

Named after the most popular trading goods that traveled on it, the Silk Route is an ancient route that connects Europe, Africa, and Asia, extending over 4,000 miles between the three continents. Travelers used it as early as the second century BCE, though its name was coined later in the 19th century.

Often termed the world’s first information superhighway, the route passes through some of the most scenic landscapes, including India’s Thambi Viewpoint in the Sikkim state, which offers tourists an awe striking view of the sunrise. Forming some of the less trodden parts of the Himalayas, the best time to visit the road is between May and October.