Coimbatore: Visiting Khardung La on Ladakh, one of the highest motorized roads, is every dream of biker.
But it takes hard work, courage, and perseverance to conquer the frozen mountain through a bicycle, said N Ajmal Mettur in Podanur here, which pedaled 3,500 km to reach the place.
Ajmal, 25, the son of the forklift operator, must stop engineering diploma courses because he cannot pay a fee.
He took the carpent to support his family and started the Youtube channel ‘Tamizha’ backpack ‘nine months ago.
“I want to show the world that money and advanced vehicles are not required to undergo someone’s dream,” Ajmat, who started a difficult journey on July 25 with a borrowed bicycle from a friend, to Ti.
“I left home with only Rs 6,000.
It will cost Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 to buy new bikes.” “Many people pass by and ask about my trip.
They feel happy that I do something they can’t do even though they have It means to do it.
They offered money, but I humbly refused, “he said.
“Many people offered me food and accommodation.
I rested in strangers’ houses, in tents and even star hotels, thanks to good people.
But I will always appreciate the time I spend with nomadic people in Maharashtra.
They prepared special bread for me and served with love and warmth.
“Ajalut reached Khardung La, with a height of 17.582ft above sea level, on Wednesday afternoon after 66 days.
“When the last leg of the 40 km stretch connects Leh and Khardung La steep, I decided to push the cycle instead of pedaling.” “While many people shrink my heart, grit and determination helped me to reach the place in the cycle.
I was exhausted after reaching Khardung LA, but felt satisfaction,” he said.
“I tried to reach Khardung la a year ago and decided to ride it to it.
But I ended up in Goa because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
I was lucky to get the train back to Coimbatore.” Young adventurers plan to visit some place again in Kashmir before returning.
to the house.