An adventure road trip, stretching 5000 kilometers across 5 Asian countries on Asian Highway number 2 is what five gallant Indians attempt to accomplish. Beginning on August 15, the trip will kick off in Singapore and culminate in India via Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar.
‘The Great Independence Day Ride - 2016’ attempts to traverse 5000 kilometers on the most talked about Asian Highway number 2 that connects the South East Asian countries, a year ahead of the trade route opening. The trip aims at not only enriching friendship amidst these Asian countries, but also celebrating freedom and crossing borders to rejoice cultures, food, traditions and music.
Attempting to set an affair with these yet to be explored roads are the famous five- Nikhil Kashyap, Vikram Mehta, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Harkirat Singh and Rahul Dixit. Being experts they will be well updated on relevant notes on food, currency, border formalities, documentation, time zones, weather, riding ,cultural etiquettes etc.
“This endeavour is an attempt in its infancy to promote tourism, culture, travel, food, music and motorcycling between the neighborhood countries connected through roads,” says Nikhil Kashyap, a marketing consultant and a motorcycle collector who is the director of the trip.
Kashyap says the venture is an attempt to celebrate freedom. “Freedom is priceless and can revolutionize society in vast terms. What stays of utmost importance is befriending neighboring nations and seeking strength in unity. Freedom can make us live our dreams and so it does for a country,” he says.
Kashyap, who calls himself a passionate motorcyclist joins co-riders - Bhanu Pratap Singh, a rally driver, Harkirat Singh who is a pilot, Vikram Mehta, a super biker and a petrol head along with Rahul Dixit, a NRI banker by day and a traveller by the weekend.
The gang of five will explore, eat and delve into the cultures of exotic destinations and stay connected with enthusiasts through biker clubs in different countries through the loop of social media.
The trip has been curated by Victorianz, a premium travel company. “It is an honour to enable this epic adventure ride from Singapore to India, We would like to urge all adventure enthusiasts to take the road and explore ASEAN land and culture - scapes in this wonderful part of the world,” says Ram Ithikkat, Director, Victorianz. The hibernating dream of so many bikers, adventure seekers and all travel lovers will be lived.