Dek Bahadur Armaja

Kathmandu, 5 March: We are husband and wife have been traveling to the world by bicycle since 2024. Our mission is ” Social Transformation and Promote the Tourism for Nepal.”

The wind brushes against our faces as we pedal forward, leaving behind one country and entering another. Our journey is more than just an adventure; it’s a mission to bring social transformation and promote tourism for Nepal. As a husband and wife duo, we have already traveled through India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia by bicycle, and our goal is to continue cycling across the world. Through this blog, we invite you to join us on this incredible ride across continents, exploring cultures, landscapes, and the kindness of people we meet along the way.

We chose the bicycle as our mode of travel because it allows us to connect deeply with places and people. Unlike fast travel, cycling lets us immerse ourselves in the moment, breathe in the air of new lands, and experience the raw beauty of the world. More importantly, it aligns with our vision of sustainable travel and creating awareness about Nepal’s rich culture and tourism potential.

Our journey started in Nepal, where we packed our bags, tuned up our bicycles, and set off on a path unknown. So far, we have pedaled across India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, each country offering unique experiences and lessons. The first few days were filled with excitement and a bit of nervousness. As we crossed our first border, the realization sank in—this wasn’t just a dream anymore; it was happening!

Wonderful experience

India: India is large country. We spent more than one month from Nepal to India for cycling. We entered Uttar Pradesh to Delhi and Delhi to Bihar and came back to Nepal.

Cycling through Uttar Pradesh was a test of endurance, with its chaotic traffic and scorching heat. But the warmth of the people we met along the way made it all worthwhile. In Delhi, the contrast between the historic Red Fort and the modern cityscape was striking. Bihar, with its lush fields and slow-paced life, felt like a step back in time. And finally, crossing the border back into Nepal, we were greeted by the familiar sight of the Himalayas—a reminder of why we started this journey.

In Delhi, we visited Nepal embassy, Nepali society, Nepali people and some organization. We have collected wonderful experience in India because many Indian people interacted us with curiosity, welcomed us in some places and asked where we were from.

We tasted Indian local foods like, dahi chura, kadhi bhari and other popular food, fried dal with rice, chana masala etc. We had been offered free meal in some restaurants. 

In a small village in Bihar, we were invited to a local wedding. The vibrant colors, traditional music, and delicious litti chokha gave us a glimpse into the rich culture of the region. In Delhi, we explored the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk, where the aroma of spicy chaat and jalebi filled the air. Every interaction reminded us of the beauty of human connection, no matter the language or culture.

Conclusion

Cycling through Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Bihar was more than just a physical challenge—it was a journey of discovery, connection, and inspiration. As we continue our mission to promote tourism in Nepal, we invite you to explore the world with an open heart and a curious mind. Because every journey, no matter how small, has the power to change lives.

Thailand: The hum of traffic and the scent of street food greeted us as we pedaled into Bangkok and Pattaya, marking the end of an epic journey that began in the shadow of the Himalayas. Cycling from Nepal to Thailand was more than just a physical challenge—it was a journey through diverse landscapes, cultures, and unforgettable experiences. We visited Ayutthaya Temples, Muay Thai Boxing at Rajadamnern Stadium, Chinatown market, Grand Palace, midnight food tour, City Highlights Temple and market place, Pattaya tour some Nepali businessman and Myanmar Nepali people and society.

In Thailand, we were welcomed with smiles and the irresistible aroma of street food. From the spicy tang of tom yum soup to the sweet delight of mango sticky rice, every meal was a celebration of flavor. 

Conclusion:
“Cycling from Nepal to Bangkok was more than just a short visit but it was a journey of discovery, connection, and inspiration. As we continue our mission to promote tourism in Nepal and give the message of social transformation through words, we invite you to explore the world with an open heart and a curious mind. Because every journey, no matter how small, has the power to change lives.”

Vietnam: The scent of pho wafted through the air as we pedaled into Hanoi, marking the beginning of our cycling adventure through Vietnam. From the bustling streets of the capital to the serene rice fields of the countryside, Vietnam offered a kaleidoscope of experiences that left us in awe.

Cycling through Vietnam was a mix of chaos and charm. The traffic in Hanoi was overwhelming.

We traveled Vietnam through Thailand. Vietnam is less known country than Thailand. It was curiosity country for us. Specially we focused Hanoi the capital city of Vietnam. We visited full day Halong Bay Cruise, Train Street and Old Quarter and street food tour, Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave and city your by bicycle. We tasted Vietnamese food like Bun cha, Bun Thang and many more. We ate Bun Thang every day breakfast and coffee.

Conclusion:
Cycling through Vietnam was more than just a physical challenge—it was a journey of discovery, connection, and inspiration. As we continue our mission to promote sustainable tourism, we invited Vietnamese to visit Lumbini the birth place of Buddha with an open heart and a curious mind. 

Malaysia: We went to Malaysia by flight from Hanoi. Malaysia is our short visit because we had to participate local club cycling tour adventure in Nepal. We traveled by bicycle in Kuala Lumpur as city tour. We visited Batu Cave, Kuala Limpur twin tower, Genting Highland and other places.

We ate Malaysian food as popular and available in the restaurants like Nasi Lemak and Roti Canai as we remember always. We also ate Chinese food there and the name was Bak Kut Teh and Rice Noodle.

We visited Nepalese businessmen, Nepalese society, Nepalese people and Nepali restaurant in Kuala Lumpur.

Conclusion

That journey was amazing for us. We met many Nepalese people there and interacted with them about Malaysian jobs, business, local environment and security concern. We have heard that there is security risk for foreigners who work and travel in Malaysia. Many foreign workers have been killed and looted if they outing alone in the cities.

Our travel was easy because Malaysian can speak English well. Even though we were scared for being possible rubbery in cycling. Thank you God and everyone who helped us for our world tour.