Ramabai Latpate motorbikes around the world in a sari - in pictures
Ramabai Latpate, 28, from India is crossing six continents on her motorbike wearing a nauvari sari, the traditional attire of women in the state of Maharashtra. All photos: Rambai Latpate
She began her trek on March 8 from Mumbai and aims to cover 80,000km and 40 countries by March 2024
A pilot and entrepreneur, Ms Latpate says she wants to break stereotypes around wearing a sari and show the world that it is a functional piece of clothing
Ms Latpate had covered 23,000km across Asia and Australia on her 350cc Honda, before flying to Dubai for a stopover
She rides 16 hours a day, and carries seven saris, basic utensils, a tent and a tool kit
Ms Latpate says she wants the world to see her as ‘Bharat ke Beti' – a daughter of India - and use her trip to promote female empowerment
She has received support from Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru, who completed his own solo bike ride last year from London to India, with the message 'Save Soil'
Ms Latpate said she is inspired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech about Indian women's remarkable achievements
