A British national of Indian origin, Virajit Mungale, drove his SUV from London (UK) to Thane (India), covering 18,300 km over 59 days, to meet his mother.
His route spanned 16 countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Russia, China, and India.
“I drove approximately 400-600 km per day, occasionally pushing up to 1,000 km, always prioritising safety by avoiding night driving,” said Mungale, reported PTI.
Accompanied by his Nepalese friend, Roshan Shresta, up to Kathmandu, Nepal, Mungale faced several challenges, including altitude sickness at 5,200 metres and extreme weather conditions.
Mungale’s route included the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tibet, Nepal, and finally India.
A British national of Indian origin, Virajit Mungale, drove his SUV from London (UK) to Thane (India), covering 18,300 km over 59 days, to meet his mother. His route spanned 16 countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Russia, China, and India.
Mungale’s adventure was inspired by his fascination with the historic Silk Route and stories of similar journeys.
“I drove approximately 400-600 km per day, occasionally pushing up to 1,000 km, always prioritising safety by avoiding night driving,” said Mungale, reported PTI.
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He meticulously arranged permissions and legal clearances from each country and took a two-month leave from his job for the trip.
Accompanied by his Nepalese friend, Roshan Shresta, up to Kathmandu, Nepal, Mungale faced several challenges, including altitude sickness at 5,200 metres and extreme weather conditions.
“The journey was tough with snow and cold, but the experience was worth it,” Mungale shared.
Mungale’s route included the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tibet, Nepal, and finally India.
Mungale said he would return to the UK by flight and ship his SUV.
Published By: Girish Kumar Anshul Published On: Jun 24, 2024
