Lecture dwells on passion for travelling

Tribune News Service

Patiala, January 28

A special lecture on the importance of travelling as a passion was organised at Punjabi University here today. Amarjit Singh Chawla, who drove his SUV for over 40,000 km across 30 countries in 148 days, delivered the lecture.

Known as a turban traveller, Chawla has travelled through 100 countries across the world. Chawla said he drove his SUV from Delhi to London in 148 Days.

“I started from India and went to Nepal and further drove to China, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Luxembourg, France, Netherlands, Denmark among others and reached London,” Chawla added.

Chawla shared problems regarding visas, land routes, cost of travel and experiences, including interactions with people of various countries, cultures and languages with participants.

Chawla has also travelled to 27 states of India during the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev.