Journey Timeline
The route from Malta to India is planned across roughly 20 countries. This page shows the intended path and current progress.
Planned path and current progress
Dates, routes, and borders can change because of safety, visas, weather, and local advice. The mapped leg estimates currently total 11,380 km inside the public 12,000 km mission framing, so the numbers are clearly treated as planned estimates, not final GPS measurements.
Malta
120 km - 5 days
Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
Nationwide Malta localities walk, cleanups, public farewell, and departure from Valletta on 21 February 2026.
Italy
1700 km - 80 days
Feb 21, 2026 - May 12, 2026
Sicily to mainland Italy after the two required ferry crossings, then north through Rome, San Marino, and toward Slovenia. Public location is delayed and generalized.
Vatican City
5 km - 1 days
Apr 28, 2026 - Apr 28, 2026
Symbolic stop during the Italy leg. Timing remains flexible because Jaydip does not rush the road.
San Marino
25 km - 1 days
May 5, 2026 - May 5, 2026
Microstate stop on the route north before entering Slovenia.
Slovenia
230 km - 11 days
May 13, 2026 - May 24, 2026
First country after Italy toward the Balkans, with local support and media outreach where possible.
Croatia
420 km - 20 days
May 25, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Published route references describe a roughly 440 km Croatia leg. Community, school, and local media support can make this leg stronger.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
300 km - 15 days
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Mountain and inland road planning subject to safety checks, weather, and local advice.
Serbia
360 km - 18 days
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Route designed for walkable roads, capital connection, and community contact.
Kosovo
120 km - 6 days
Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Border, route, and documentation details remain flexible until closer to arrival.
Montenegro
180 km - 9 days
Jul 27, 2026 - Aug 5, 2026
Short but physically demanding mountain-region planning.
Albania
260 km - 13 days
Aug 6, 2026 - Aug 19, 2026
Local translation support can help connect with communities, schools, and cleanup partners.
North Macedonia
210 km - 10 days
Aug 20, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Education and cleanup activation target where partners are available.
Bulgaria
470 km - 23 days
Aug 31, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Long eastbound section toward Turkey, with weather and road safety checks before the final route is confirmed.
Greece
320 km - 16 days
Sep 24, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Youth and environmental network links may support interviews, local events, and translation.
Turkey
1500 km - 75 days
Oct 11, 2026 - Dec 25, 2026
Major bridge between Europe and Asia. Route remains subject to weather, permits, terrain, and safety advice.
Georgia
360 km - 18 days
Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 13, 2027
Caucasus section with safety, season, and route checks before arrival.
Armenia
290 km - 14 days
Jan 14, 2027 - Jan 28, 2027
Border timing and route confirmation required before arrival.
Iran
2330 km - 117 days
Jan 29, 2027 - May 26, 2027
Longest single-country section. Desert heat, visas, road safety, and local guidance are central.
Pakistan
1150 km - 58 days
May 27, 2027 - Jul 24, 2027
Final international leg before crossing into India. Route and timing require confirmation near arrival.
India
1030 km - 52 days
Jul 25, 2027 - Sep 15, 2027
Return to India and continuation toward New Delhi, with cleanup and education work intended to grow beyond the walk.
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