{"id":11724,"date":"2020-01-20T04:22:20","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T04:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/?page_id=11724"},"modified":"2020-01-20T04:22:20","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T04:22:20","slug":"rohan-rides-across-the-country-to-the-land-of-dragons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/rohan-rides-across-the-country-to-the-land-of-dragons\/","title":{"rendered":"Rohan Rides Across the Country to the Land of Dragons"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It was his first cross-country ride. From Bagodra all the way to Bhutan and back, it was around 1000 kms. He has been riding for over 10 years and has done rides around Maharashthra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.\u00a0 But this was a whole new experience\u00a0 for\u00a0him and his fellow riders.\u00a0 For their Enfields which were used to straight roads and regular highways, this was a completely different terrain…. and an exciting adventure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But let Rohan Parab<\/strong>, Senior Manager, Payment Solutions, TCIL,<\/strong> <\/span>tell you in his own words, so you can enjoy the ride too! From the plains of Mumbai to 13083 ft. was quite a journey…. Read all about it.<\/p>\n

“From Phuentsholing,\u00a0 we began the ride in the eastern Himalayas starting from 3000 ft. soaring to the highest point Bhutan at 13083 ft.<\/p>\n

We started from Phuentsholing post our immigration, and rode all the way to the capital of Bhutan, Thimpu. We stood humbly under\u00a0 the Tallest Buddha Statue of Bhutan, soaked in the culture at Simply Bhutan- the heritage Museum, and visited the Tashichho Dzong, the mighty monastery and the seat of Government.\u00a0We strolled through the local markets enjoying the\u00a0ambience, and picked up some traditional goods.<\/p>\n

From Thimphu we started our ride to Punakha, the summer capital of Bhutan. But before that we visited the splendid Dochula pass and Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of infertility. We thought we would now go\u00a0and relax at\u00a0our hotel, but were surprised by the\u00a0 captain who\u00a0 had other plans for us! He took us on a detour\u00a0 for white water rafting.<\/p>\n

When water from the glacier hits your feet,\u00a0 in 12 degrees temperature, adventure reaches\u00a0an exhilarating level.\u00a0The rafting was an amazing experience. After a night’s rest we visited the mighty Punakha Dzong,\u00a0 and suspension bridge, and began our ride towards Paro.<\/p>\n

Assuming\u00a0the ride was\u00a0short, we thought of visiting the Chele la Pass the highest point of Bhutan. We started our ride upwards, a 36 km. route which takes you to 13083 feet. An invigorating off road ride, with the temperature falling\u00a0 in\u00a0 60 minutes\u00a0 from 12 degrees to 4 degrees!<\/p>\n

This is where I experienced the most beautiful moment of my life. Riding at around 12000 feet I saw an airoplane flying below me preparing to land at the airport. Many of us would have seen airplanes from our aircraft windows but this was a different perspective and a unique sight.<\/p>\n

Chela La pass was beautiful.\u00a0 We\u00a0were treated to a breathtaking view of the snow clad Jomolhari mountain, often referred to as the bride of Kanchenjunga.<\/p>\n

Paro is very picturesque with a lot of old and contemporary buildings in the city areas.\u00a0 The Paro Dzong right at the beginning welcomes you with its amazing beauty. The trek to Taktsang Monastery\u00a0popularly known as the Tigers Nest made me realize I am a better biker than a hiker!<\/p>\n

Paro was the last destination and we began our ride back to Phuentsholing, gliding through the Himalayas\u00a0savouring the spectacular\u00a0scenery and\u00a0collecting vivid memories . The little kids waiting on the road just to get that one high-5 from the riders as they pass,\u00a0and the warm welcome of the local people wherever we went, will remain with us always. This definitely makes\u00a0us understand why Bhutan is the happiest place in Asia…. and we felt it too.\u00a0It certainly made me and my gang feel free and uplifted and happy!”<\/p>\n

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It was his first cross-country ride. From Bagodra all the way to Bhutan and back, it was around 1000 kms. He has been riding for over 10 years and has done rides around Maharashthra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.\u00a0 But this was a whole new experience\u00a0 for\u00a0him and his fellow riders.\u00a0 For their Enfields which were used… <\/p>\n

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