From Angola to Turkmenistan, sumptuously outfitted railroad cars are taking passengers on over-the-top journeys back in time.

East of the Caspian Sea, the Mangystau region of western Kazakhstan is full of history and light on American travelers.

An 8-day guided adventure along the Silk Road, from the Caspian coast and Baku’s ancient walled city to the foothills of the snow-capped Caucasus.

Flight Options: Multiple airlines operate Delhi-to-Tashkent routes. Uzbek Airways flies direct (3 hours). Turkish Airlines connects via Istanbul. Emirates connects via Dubai. Flydubai connects via ...