Bimal Mukherjee
| Bimal Mukherjee বিমল মুখার্জী | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Bimal Mukherjee 1903 Berhampur, Ganjam district |
| Died |
1987 Calcutta |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Bengali Hindu |
| Occupation | Explorer |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Bimal Mukherjee (Bengali: বিমল মুখার্জী) (1903–1996) was the first Indian globe trotter who travelled the entire world on a bicycle from the year 1926 to 1937.[1] He wrote the book Du Chakay Duniya about his experiences.
The world voyage started on bicycle from Town Hall, Calcutta on December 12, 1926 and halted at Chandannagar for the first night.[1]
He and his three friends had crossed the Bohemian Alps in bicycles wearing flannel shirts and no woolen clothing in the month of December. They had kept warm by cycling vigorously and alternated keeping one hand in their pockets to prevent frostbite. When asked how they did the amazing feat. He had replied, "We are carrying the sun rays from India!".[1]
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