World’s first solo motorcycle expedition by Kanchan Ugusandi in Northern Himalayan passes culminates
Policenama online – The world’s first solo motorcycle expedition undertaken by Kanchan Ugusandi, covering 18 treacherous passes in Northern Himalayan ranges culminated on Wednesday (July 07, 2021) at Seema Sadak Bhawan in New Delhi. The expedition was flagged off by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on June 11, 2021 from New Delhi.
The month-long expedition witnessed many firsts by a solo woman rider. Ugusandi has become the first solo woman biker to scale the Umlingla Pass, the first woman to cover the 18 passes and also the first woman to traverse a distance of 3,187 kilometre from New Delhi-Manali-Leh -Umlingla-Delhi in one go.
The expedition was jointly flagged in by Director General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhryand Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Shri SM Vaidya.
The solo motorcycle expedition also played a pivotal role in promoting road and COVID safety awareness in border areas. The DGBR added that this unique motor cycle expedition demonstrates the strong resolve of Indian women, who are breaking stereotypes and taking the challenges which were hitherto not undertaken.It will also signify women empowerment, he said.