Royal Enfield Tour of Bhutan 2014 flagged off from Siliguri

The third edition of the Royal Enfield Tour of Bhutan was flagged off on April 8, 2014 from Siliguri in West Bengal. The tour is organised by the company for Royal Enfield customers. The Tour of Bhutan is a 7-day motorcycling experience that will take the riders through some of the most scenic and picturesque terrains in the Land of Dragons. This year the Tour of Bhutan was flagged off by R.K Sachdeva, Regional Manager (West Bengal & North-East), Royal Enfield.

According to a company statement, the motorcycle riders will traverse through the snow-capped mountain peaks in the eastern Himalayan ranges namely the black mountains and the Shivaliks. This year, 20 riders are journeying through the scenic hilly terrains and winding roads into the dragon’s lair, Bhutan.

The participants start from Siliguri in West Bengal and ride to Thimpu from Darjeeling through Phuentsolling, Paro, Bumathang, Tashigang and finally return to Guwahati covering a distance of 1,500km on their Royal Enfield motorcycles. This non-competitive leisure motorcycling ride promises to be an unforgettable experience for the participants.

Speaking on the Tour of Bhutan, Shaji Koshy, Senior Vice-President Sales & Marketing, Royal Enfield noted “The Tour of Bhutan is one of the most scenic rides in our tour calendar that promises unique sights and sounds of the Himalayan region. This marquee ride in the eastern region will have great roads and sweeping turns in the midst of picturesque landscapes that will provide a ‘pure motorcycling’ experience to each of our participants”

 “The Tour of Bhutan flag off also coincides with Royal Enfield One Ride, a ride that celebrates every Royal Enfield rider, anywhere in the world. One Ride takes place on the first Sunday of every April and on this day we encourage all Royal Enfield owners across the world to ride their motorcycles with their friends and family” added Koshy.

 More than 100 riders across Darjeeling and Siliguri gathered at Siliguri to celebrate One Ride 2014. Enthusiastic participants travelled from Siliguri to Sevoke along with the Tour of Bhutan contingent.

 One Ride 2014 was celebrated by over 3300 Royal Enfield customers and enthusiasts. All Royal Enfield company stores and dealerships across the country and abroad organised rides where customers were invited to ride together.