Four Indian Biker to Vietnam by motorcycle

Four more bikes have been driving for 30 days, 17,200 km, across 7 countries of India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

The four-man Jai Bharathi (36) led by Piya Bahadur (42), Susan Shanti (35) and Shilpa Balakrishnan (44). Their journey is expected to last 17,000 kilometers, traveling through seven countries: India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

The map moves about 7,200km of four female bikers. Photos provided by the character.

They will visit 19 world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO in five countries, and introduce 35 UNESCO heritage of India to international friends.

On March 10, they arrived at Na Meo international border gate (Thanh Hoa), visited Trang An (Ninh Binh) and Ha Long (Quang Ninh) in the next two days.

Shilpa Balakrishnan recounted the first impressions when she arrived in Vietnam: "At the gate, I met some Vietnamese, they greeted and said 'Hello, welcome to Vietnam!'

At a small market not far from the gate, many hands waved at us on either side of the road. They are really friendly and lovely people. "

Four female bikers photographed at Na Meo border gate (Thanh Hoa)
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She says that women's limitations when driving a long way are the health problems. "During this trip, we go through many terrain such as road, boat ride across the river ... Weather is also changing erratic, sometimes when it suddenly is suddenly hot, the body can not adapt in time.

Therefore, we always try to stay healthy as possible. That's what makes us stronger. "

Jai Bharathi presents souvenir to Indian Ambassador to Vietnam
Photo: BUI NGOC HA

Jai Bharathi said, "We have been preparing since July 2017 with a film production crew. In fact, we do not have too many difficulties, driving on these roads is quite safe. I would like our trip to highlight the safe travel opportunities for women in India. "

She added: "On the way, sometimes we stopped to shoot in places with beautiful scenery. Many cars also stop to see what happens. We took off our helmets, they were all surprised when all four were women. "

Asked about his experience traveling by motorbike, Piya Bahadur responded: "In addition to the preparation of skills as well as means of safety, immigration issues and driving license is also important.

When we arrived in Laos, customs asked us a lot about schedule, driver's license, vehicle paperwork. However, each country has different procedures, so thoroughly investigate this issue to avoid trouble.

Piya Bahadur with the car attached to her long journey
Photo: BUI NGOC HA

"Also, when traveling, do not pay too much attention to the phone screen. We should take the phone, see and experience everything with eyes. I will not know about the places that are coming, those who are about to meet, those can be beautiful scenery, can also be rugged roads ... But anyway, just go driving and receive Everything, that's great, "she said.

Sister Piya Bahadur is a mother of two children, also the daughter of Naresh Bahadur, a veteran driver who drove from Mumbai to Paris with six friends in 1979. She wanted to continue her legacy. The long journey that my father had started.

The next destinations of the delegation in Vietnam are Vinh, Hue, My Son (Quang Ngai) and Ngoc Hoi (Kon Tum).

Four photographers commemorate the Cultural Center of India (Hanoi) - Photo: BUI NGOC HA

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