LEARNING ON THE ROAD

Delhi's Somit Makar is on an ambitious 10,000-plus km solo road journey championing the cause of road safety. TMS catches up with the entrepreneur and adventure enthusiast on trip highlights, his mission and invaluable lessons from his travels.

- PRIYAMVADA RANA

For many who think 55 is not the age to pursue a passion, Delhi-based adventurer Somit Makar is here to turn the tables. A former investment banker-turned-entrepreneur, Makar is on a solo journey of 10,000-plus km across India by car, and will cover 45 cities and over 100 places to spread the message of road safety. On his 60-day journey he will stargaze at Gandikota called the 'Grand Canyon of India'; watch the architectural beauty of sculptures at Khajuraho temple carvings; soul-search at Varanasi's ghats, spot endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Odisha's Chilika Lake, and go on a safari at the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. The plan is also to showcase the spiritual, natural, and heritage beauty of India. "The beauty of a journey like this is that it combines adventure with purpose. It's not just about the miles; it's about the memories and the message we carry forward," he says while on his way to Gandikota in Andhra Pradesh.