The Journey

Bengaluru → Delhi

A Journey Beyond Distance

Map of India showing the motorcycle route from Bengaluru to Delhi
Key Story

A Motorcycle Journey with a Purpose

P. N. Ganesh is travelling from Bengaluru to Delhi by motorcycle as part of his effort to seek the required permission and support for his planned Lodha & Mount Everest expedition.

The objective of the ride is to meet the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in connection with the expedition. Along the way he carries a unique 180-gram silver request letter written in Sanskrit.

More than a ride, it is a symbolic and historic part of his expedition preparation: a dream carried from the south of India all the way to its capital.

  • Starting pointBengaluru, Karnataka
  • DestinationNew Delhi
  • ModeMotorcycle
  • PurposePermission & support
Journey Flow

From Bengaluru to the Summit

Every stage of the ride connects directly to the expedition it is meant to make possible.

  1. Bengaluru The ride begins
  2. Motorcycle Journey Across the heart of India
  3. Delhi Arrival in the capital
  4. Meeting / Request Request to the Prime Minister
  5. Permission & Protocol Approvals and formalities
  6. Expedition Preparation Training and planning
  7. Lodha & Everest The expedition
Adventure motorcycle with expedition panniers
The Route

Across the Heart of India

Thousands of kilometres, several states and one clear mission, ridden on a fully loaded adventure motorcycle.

The ride follows India's north–south corridor from the Deccan plateau to the capital. Departure date, final route and major stops will be shared here as the journey is confirmed.

  • Distance2,400+ km (approx.)
  • Duration10+ days
  • States4+ states
  • DepartureTo be announced
  1. BengaluruStart
  2. AnantapurAndhra Pradesh
  3. HyderabadTelangana
  4. NagpurMaharashtra
  5. SagarMadhya Pradesh
  6. GwaliorMadhya Pradesh
  7. AgraUttar Pradesh
  8. New DelhiFinish

Indicative route only. The confirmed route, major stops and departure date will be published once finalised by P. N. Ganesh.

180 Grams of Purpose

The Silver Request Letter

A unique 180-gram silver request letter written in Sanskrit, carried from Bengaluru to Delhi as the heart of the request.

The silver request letter being presented to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
Seeking Blessings for a Higher Purpose

A Letter Crafted in Silver & Sanskrit

The letter is a symbol of respect, culture and the gravity of the expedition ahead, crafted to carry a request worthy of the journey it begins.

Written in Sanskrit and made of 180 grams of silver, it is carried personally on the ride so the request can be presented with the dignity it deserves.

About the Letter

A 180-gram silver request letter, inscribed in Sanskrit, addressed to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India.

Why It Was Created

To present the expedition request in a form that honours its national significance.

Sanskrit Significance

Sanskrit connects the request to India's cultural heritage.

Purpose of Carrying It

Carrying the letter personally turns the request into a journey of commitment.

From Bengaluru to Delhi

The letter travels the full motorcycle route, from Bengaluru to its presentation in the capital.

The Request Process

The letter forms part of the formal request for the Lodha & Mount Everest expedition.

Prime Minister Permission / Protocol Story

The Permission & Protocol Process

The planned expedition carries specific protocols and permissions, including requirements relating to flags and other expedition formalities. Each step is shared here as it is verified.

  1. Expedition PlanningObjectives and logistics
  2. Protocol PreparationRequirements and documents
  3. Bengaluru–Delhi RideCarrying the request
  4. Submission of RequestThe silver letter
  5. Permission ProcessReview and approvals
  6. Expedition PreparationFinal readiness
  7. March ExpeditionLodha & Everest

Flag Requirements

Protocols for carrying and displaying the national flag during the expedition.

Expedition Formalities

Permits, clearances and formalities associated with the planned climb.

Official Documents

Approvals and letters can be published here if P. N. Ganesh chooses to share them.

Current Status

Where the Request Stands

A clear view of the permission process, updated as each stage is confirmed.

  1. Planned ExpeditionCompleted
  2. Request SubmittedIn progress
  3. Permission PendingUpcoming
  4. Permission ReceivedUpcoming
  5. Confirmed ExpeditionUpcoming
Journey Updates

News from the Road

Updates from the Bengaluru–Delhi ride, the arrival in Delhi and the permission process.

  1. PreparationIn progress

    Route planning & preparation

    Motorcycle preparation, route planning and the crafting of the silver request letter.

  2. DepartureUpcoming

    Departure from Bengaluru

    The ride begins. Departure date and send-off details will be announced here.

  3. On the roadUpcoming

    Updates from the ride

    Stops, stories and photographs from each stage of the journey north.

  4. DelhiUpcoming

    Arrival in Delhi

    Arrival in the capital and the next steps of the request.

  5. PermissionUpcoming

    Permission updates

    Verified progress on the permission and protocol process.

The Next Chapter

The Summit Awaits

The ride is only the beginning. Follow the Lodha & Mount Everest expedition it is meant to make possible.