Lucknow, Aug. 2 -- Seeking to give adventure tourism a stronger foothold in Uttar Pradesh while drawing attention to destinations beyond the state's established tourism circuit, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on Sunday flagged off the inaugural edition of 'The Riding Chapters: Visit My State', a first of its kind motorcycle tourism initiative.

A convoy of nearly 65 riders rolled out from 1090 Chauraha in Lucknow on the two-day expedition to the historic Kalinjar Fort in Banda. Covering nearly 330 km through Kanpur, Bindki and Banda, the expedition has been curated to showcase the region's heritage, scenic landscapes and rural tourism experiences while encouraging travellers to explore destinations that often remain outside conv...