A bunch of avid bikers from the city were a part of an adventurous trip to Bhutan. The journey, that spanned nine cities in Bhutan, covered a total distance of 1716 kms in two weeks. The journey began from Siliguri (West Bengal) and ended in Guwahati (Assam). The riders flew half way and shipped their bikes across to Bhutan. Most riders were of the opinion that this ride, put together by Royal Enfield, offered an off-roading experience of a lifetime.
Most of the youngsters who embarked on this ride are avid bikers who wait for the slightest excuse to venture on a road trip. What binds them together is the spirit and eagerness to explore the unknown.
Vinay Nagaraj, an IT professional and one of the riders, says that he loves travelling and particularly enjoys bike rides. Sharing his experience of the trip, Vinay says, "I did the Leh-Ladakh road trip last year. I usually do one Himalayan ride every year, which, this time, took me to Bhutan. This trip was not just about riding but combined sight-seeing as well."
The rough terrains of Bhutan were a thrilling experience and offered non-stop adventure, feels Vinay. "The roads in Bhutan are some of the most dangerous roads. This ride was nerve-racking with elements such as steep gorges, slush, deadly curves, bad roads and loads and loads of landslides", recollects Vinay.
He also says that the riders sometimes had to negotiate extremely precarious bends .
Naveen, another rider from the city who was a part of the group, says that he has satiated his thirst for adventure with the Bhutan trip. Sharing his perspective of the ride, Naveen says, "I was very keen to travel out of India and this trip came at the right time." He feels the ride was also an opportunity to meet and interact with people from different parts of the country. He also says that although it wasn't a smooth ride, the trip was largely a hassle-free one. In the entire trip, Naveen doesn't remember riding his bike in the straight roads. "I concentrated on the curves and enjoyed the sight of deep valleys, rice paddies, orchards, specks of tiny villages en route," he adds.
Travelling in Bhutan is a test of sorts for any rider, feels Vishal, another biker. "Completing a ride though such terrains is something that has to be experienced. The weather changes in the span of a few kilometers, from being warm to really cold. Visibility can change from clear vision to hazy with a combination of fog and clouds in a matter of minutes. The path is unpredictable yet beautiful," says Vishal.
Such trips serve as a perfect break from the routine and the experiences gathered from them are indeed memorable, feels Vishal. "One experiences different things such as solitude, silence and even wonderment on such rides. Your thoughts are clearer. When you start the ride you are anxious, jumpy, tensed and emotionally drained from all the tension of work and life but these start to feel insignificant as soon as you return from such trips," says Vishal.
Vinay pitches in saying that exploring new places, trekking and meeting new people gives him a high. "Bhutan is a happy country; everything is so peaceful there and people are content with what they have. There is so much to learn from them. I have been on an important project at work for a long time and I needed relaxation from the routine. This trip gave me that perfect break" says Vinay.
![]( "happy bunch (Standing, from left) Vinay Nagaraj, Priyadarshi, Prasreen, Vishal Ramamurthi, Naveen Kumar, Vishal Kiran, Suresh (behind), Robinson George, Ravi Teja M, Shiju Chandra P, Banu, Ravi Deekshit, Ashok Jain, Taksho and Jagdeep Singh Khera. (Sitting behind, from left): Takeshi, Jo, Vijay Penemetsa (behind), Vinayak, Tashi, Siddhartha and Doney. (Sitting in front, from left ) Shawn D'Souza, Priyadarshan, Dhruv and Philip.")
A bunch of avid bikers from the city were a part of an adventurous trip to Bhutan. The journey, that spanned nine cities in Bhutan, covered a total distance of 1716 kms in two weeks. The journey began from Siliguri (West Bengal) and ended in Guwahati (Assam). The riders flew half way and shipped their bikes across to Bhutan. Most riders were of the opinion that this ride, put together by Royal Enfield, offered an off-roading experience of a lifetime.
Most of the youngsters who embarked on this ride are avid bikers who wait for the slightest excuse to venture on a road trip. What binds them together is the spirit and eagerness to explore the unknown.
Vinay Nagaraj, an IT professional and one of the riders, says that he loves travelling and particularly enjoys bike rides. Sharing his experience of the trip, Vinay says, "I did the Leh-Ladakh road trip last year. I usually do one Himalayan ride every year, which, this time, took me to Bhutan. This trip was not just about riding but combined sight-seeing as well.”
The rough terrains of Bhutan were a thrilling experience and offered non-stop adventure, feels Vinay. "The roads in Bhutan are some of the most dangerous roads. This ride was nerve-racking with elements such as steep gorges, slush, deadly curves, bad roads and loads and loads of landslides”, recollects Vinay.
He also says that the riders sometimes had to negotiate extremely precarious bends .
Naveen, another rider from the city who was a part of the group, says that he has satiated his thirst for adventure with the Bhutan trip. Sharing his perspective of the ride, Naveen says, "I was very keen to travel out of India and this trip came at the right time.” He feels the ride was also an opportunity to meet and interact with people from different parts of the country. He also says that although it wasn’t a smooth ride, the trip was largely a hassle-free one. In the entire trip, Naveen doesn’t remember riding his bike in the straight roads. "I concentrated on the curves and enjoyed the sight of deep valleys, rice paddies, orchards, specks of tiny villages en route,” he adds.
Travelling in Bhutan is a test of sorts for any rider, feels Vishal, another biker. "Completing a ride though such terrains is something that has to be experienced. The weather changes in the span of a few kilometers, from being warm to really cold. Visibility can change from clear vision to hazy with a combination of fog and clouds in a matter of minutes. The path is unpredictable yet beautiful,” says Vishal.
Such trips serve as a perfect break from the routine and the experiences gathered from them are indeed memorable, feels Vishal. "One experiences different things such as solitude, silence and even wonderment on such rides. Your thoughts are clearer. When you start the ride you are anxious, jumpy, tensed and emotionally drained from all the tension of work and life but these start to feel insignificant as soon as you return from such trips,” says Vishal.
Vinay pitches in saying that exploring new places, trekking and meeting new people gives him a high. "Bhutan is a happy country; everything is so peaceful there and people are content with what they have. There is so much to learn from them. I have been on an important project at work for a long time and I needed relaxation from the routine. This trip gave me that perfect break” says Vinay.
Most of the youngsters who embarked on this ride are avid bikers who wait for the slightest excuse to venture on a road trip. What binds them together is the spirit and eagerness to explore the unknown.
Vinay Nagaraj, an IT professional and one of the riders, says that he loves travelling and particularly enjoys bike rides. Sharing his experience of the trip, Vinay says, "I did the Leh-Ladakh road trip last year. I usually do one Himalayan ride every year, which, this time, took me to Bhutan. This trip was not just about riding but combined sight-seeing as well."
The rough terrains of Bhutan were a thrilling experience and offered non-stop adventure, feels Vinay. "The roads in Bhutan are some of the most dangerous roads. This ride was nerve-racking with elements such as steep gorges, slush, deadly curves, bad roads and loads and loads of landslides", recollects Vinay.
He also says that the riders sometimes had to negotiate extremely precarious bends .
Naveen, another rider from the city who was a part of the group, says that he has satiated his thirst for adventure with the Bhutan trip. Sharing his perspective of the ride, Naveen says, "I was very keen to travel out of India and this trip came at the right time." He feels the ride was also an opportunity to meet and interact with people from different parts of the country. He also says that although it wasn't a smooth ride, the trip was largely a hassle-free one. In the entire trip, Naveen doesn't remember riding his bike in the straight roads. "I concentrated on the curves and enjoyed the sight of deep valleys, rice paddies, orchards, specks of tiny villages en route," he adds.
Travelling in Bhutan is a test of sorts for any rider, feels Vishal, another biker. "Completing a ride though such terrains is something that has to be experienced. The weather changes in the span of a few kilometers, from being warm to really cold. Visibility can change from clear vision to hazy with a combination of fog and clouds in a matter of minutes. The path is unpredictable yet beautiful," says Vishal.
Such trips serve as a perfect break from the routine and the experiences gathered from them are indeed memorable, feels Vishal. "One experiences different things such as solitude, silence and even wonderment on such rides. Your thoughts are clearer. When you start the ride you are anxious, jumpy, tensed and emotionally drained from all the tension of work and life but these start to feel insignificant as soon as you return from such trips," says Vishal.
Vinay pitches in saying that exploring new places, trekking and meeting new people gives him a high. "Bhutan is a happy country; everything is so peaceful there and people are content with what they have. There is so much to learn from them. I have been on an important project at work for a long time and I needed relaxation from the routine. This trip gave me that perfect break" says Vinay.
A bunch of avid bikers from the city were a part of an adventurous trip to Bhutan. The journey, that spanned nine cities in Bhutan, covered a total distance of 1716 kms in two weeks. The journey began from Siliguri (West Bengal) and ended in Guwahati (Assam). The riders flew half way and shipped their bikes across to Bhutan. Most riders were of the opinion that this ride, put together by Royal Enfield, offered an off-roading experience of a lifetime. Most of the youngsters who embarked on this ride are avid bikers who wait for the slightest excuse to venture on a road trip. What binds them together is the spirit and eagerness to explore the unknown.
Vinay Nagaraj, an IT professional and one of the riders, says that he loves travelling and particularly enjoys bike rides. Sharing his experience of the trip, Vinay says, "I did the Leh-Ladakh road trip last year. I usually do one Himalayan ride every year, which, this time, took me to Bhutan. This trip was not just about riding but combined sight-seeing as well.”
The rough terrains of Bhutan were a thrilling experience and offered non-stop adventure, feels Vinay. "The roads in Bhutan are some of the most dangerous roads. This ride was nerve-racking with elements such as steep gorges, slush, deadly curves, bad roads and loads and loads of landslides”, recollects Vinay.
He also says that the riders sometimes had to negotiate extremely precarious bends .
Naveen, another rider from the city who was a part of the group, says that he has satiated his thirst for adventure with the Bhutan trip. Sharing his perspective of the ride, Naveen says, "I was very keen to travel out of India and this trip came at the right time.” He feels the ride was also an opportunity to meet and interact with people from different parts of the country. He also says that although it wasn’t a smooth ride, the trip was largely a hassle-free one. In the entire trip, Naveen doesn’t remember riding his bike in the straight roads. "I concentrated on the curves and enjoyed the sight of deep valleys, rice paddies, orchards, specks of tiny villages en route,” he adds.
Travelling in Bhutan is a test of sorts for any rider, feels Vishal, another biker. "Completing a ride though such terrains is something that has to be experienced. The weather changes in the span of a few kilometers, from being warm to really cold. Visibility can change from clear vision to hazy with a combination of fog and clouds in a matter of minutes. The path is unpredictable yet beautiful,” says Vishal.
Such trips serve as a perfect break from the routine and the experiences gathered from them are indeed memorable, feels Vishal. "One experiences different things such as solitude, silence and even wonderment on such rides. Your thoughts are clearer. When you start the ride you are anxious, jumpy, tensed and emotionally drained from all the tension of work and life but these start to feel insignificant as soon as you return from such trips,” says Vishal.
Vinay pitches in saying that exploring new places, trekking and meeting new people gives him a high. "Bhutan is a happy country; everything is so peaceful there and people are content with what they have. There is so much to learn from them. I have been on an important project at work for a long time and I needed relaxation from the routine. This trip gave me that perfect break” says Vinay.