KOZHIKODE: In his youthful days, Rajeesh Paleri aspired to affix the Military. However destiny had one thing else in retailer for him. He turned out to be a profitable businessman. However his childhood admiration for troopers nonetheless kindles in him. At 50, the Vadakara native determined to specific his reverence to the Indian Military in a singular approach. He’s embarking on an all-India motorcycle expedition. He’s not alone, his complete household is accompanying him within the 35-day expedition.
“Come rain or shine, hell or excessive water, the Indian Military fervidly protects us and our Motherland, preserving us secure. I wish to draw folks’s consideration to the military’s dedication and selflessness. That’s the reason I made a decision to embark upon this all-India motorcycle expedition with my spouse Shyja, daughter Neehara Paleri and son Vaishnav Paleri,” says 50-year-old Vadakara native, Rajeesh Paleri.
The household will start their journey on July 16 from Kozhikode Seaside. Director-actor Main Ravi will flag off. They plan to take the western path to Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir masking Mangaluru, Goa, Maharashtra, Manali and Leh. The household goals to cowl 350km per day in search of the assistance of the military for lodging.
“We consciously deliberate the journey within the wet season so as to add to our problem as military officers have our backs in scorching warmth, torrential rain and dense snowfall. It took us 3 months to plan the logistics. We’ve got spent Rs 4 lakh from our financial savings to purchase biking gear, security gear and different necessities wanted for the journey,” he mentioned.
Although the household had gone on motorcycle journeys to locations exterior the state, this sort of lengthy and adventurous expedition is for the primary time. Earlier than setting off for the journey, Rajeesh had met Pulwama martyr, Vasanth Kumar’s household in Kalpetta and Brigadier Gangadharan who was injured in Kashmir whereas patrolling. “Their tales are encouraging and heartening,” Rajeesh mentioned.
The household will trip on two bikes — a Royal Enfield Bullet and Yezdi Journey. We’ve got named our bikes Bully and Addu. We plan to journey mild, taking solely the necessities, fast-drying, comfy sportswear and a first-aid equipment, mentioned Vaishnav Paleri, a 22-year-old engineering scholar.
“We’ll avail the companies of our household physician by cellphone if we encounter any well being points on the way in which,” mentioned Shyja Paleri. “I aspire to develop into a military officer and I’m certain this journey shall be inspirational and life-changing. We plan to replace our journey progress on our Youtube channel, Jet set go,” mentioned 18-year-old Neehara Paleri with pleasure in all her phrases.