In an inspiring tale of determination and breaking norms, a 58-year-old man from Cuttack has completed a solo biking journey from the Silver City to Mount Everest Base Camp. Ticking off a long-pending wish from his bucket list, he traversed rugged terrains, high altitudes, floods, washed-out roads, and some of the most dangerous routes in the world. Speaking to OTV, Sajal Sheth, the braveheart behind this journey, narrated his 24-day sojourn, during which he crossed India and into Nepal on his motorcycle, covering a total distance of about 2,300 km.
The Journey Sajal Sheth, an avid cyclist, a senior member of Cuttack Cyclists, and a biker, began his solo trip on a Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 motorcycle on October 13, 2024, from Balu Bazar, Cuttack . He crossed state borders into neighboring regions, resting at various stops on his way to Nepal. In an interview, he mentioned choosing October for the journey as it offered the clearest skies and best views of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Additionally, the minimal snow buildup during this time made it more suitable for people from Indian plains like Odisha. Sheth’s route took him through Dehri-on-Sone and Nepal’s Janakpur before reaching Ramechhap. From there, he flew to Lukla, situated at an elevation of 2.
8 km. At times, he rode over 800 km in a single day, setting a personal record. Along the way, he visited the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, regarded as one of the world’s most dangerous airports due to .
