Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, June 29: A father-son duo from Udupi who rode their old Hero Splendor bike to Khardung La — one of the world's highest and toughest motorable roads in Kashmir — have received a grand gift from Hero MotoCorp.

Rajendra Shenoy and his son Prajwal Shenoy, residents of Shirva in Kaup taluk, were honoured with a Centennial CE-100 bike — a collector’s edition worth Rs 10 lac — at the Hero showroom in Udupi on June 28.

Rajendra Shenoy has been touring across the country on his 25-year-old Hero Splendor for years, having already covered 17 states. His journeys have included visits to Tirupati, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Puri, Shirdi, Nashik, Pandharpur, Ayodhya, and most recently to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh.

Last year, the duo took up a new challenge. While most riders head to Kashmir on Bullets or high-powered bikes, the Shenoys chose to rely on their trusted old Splendor. They successfully covered around 1,900 km from Udupi to Khardung La — situated at an altitude of 17,982 feet — in just 10 days.

To mark the 100th birth anniversary of its founder, Dr Brijmohan Lall Munjal, Hero MotoCorp launched a special Centennial edition, with only 100 bikes released globally. These bikes are being auctioned online and have fetched bids of up to Rs 20.30 lac.

The company chose to honour the Shenoys as “Best Customers” and presented one of these prestigious bikes to recognise their incredible journey and brand loyalty.