Jerry Choudhary, born Ashish Choudhary, is an Indian environmentalist and cyclist popular for spreading environmental awareness through his bicycle tours.
Wiki/Biography
Jerry Choudhary was born on March 30, 1996, in Budania village, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India (age 27; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aries. Jerry completed his school education in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. He then pursued BA in English Literature from Ramlal Anand College, Delhi University, New Delhi.
Jerry Chowdhury in 2015
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’9″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: light brown
family
Jerry belongs to the Chaudhry family of the Jat community in Rajasthan.
Parents and siblings
Jerry’s father, Rajesh Chaudhary, retired from the Army as a JCO. His mother Kiran is a housewife. Jerry has two sisters, Nissa and Nikki.
Jerry Chowdhury and his sister Nisha
Jerry Choudhary and his sister Nikki
wife
Jerry is not married yet.
religion
Jerry believes in Hinduism.
address
Budania, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India.
Profession
environmentalists and cyclists
Jerry started his first cycling trip from Laal Chowk in Kashmir on November 3, 2021 and ended on January 5, 2022 in Kanyakumari. During this 4,000-kilometer journey, Jerry passed through Punjab, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and other states; his expedition was supported by the NGO Akhil Bhartiya Marwari Mahila Sammelan.
Jerry Choudhary bikes from Kashmir to Kanyakumari
The Women of Jerry Choudhary and Akhil Bhartiya Marwari Mahila Sammelan
In an interview, Jerry discussed the obstacles he encountered while traveling. He said,
During the journey, he faced the cold winters in Kashmir and the rainy weather in the south. The biggest problems are language and food. Many states they can’t understand my language and I can’t understand theirs. There are also food problems in many places. ”
Jerry is on a mission to raise environmental awareness, specifically to reduce the use of plastic, by talking to students in schools and educational institutions in the states and countries he visits.
Jerry Choudhary with students at school
On January 18, 2022, he embarked on his second cycling trip, from Delhi to Rajasthan, covering a total distance of approximately 1,500 kilometers; the Rajasthan Tourism Department sponsored this trip. Jerry traveled through seven cities in Rajasthan promoting tourist destinations and environmental awareness. Apart from this, he also cycled from Delhi to Jhunjhunu and from Jhunjhunu to Khatu Shyam Ji.
Jerry Choudhary with Rajasthan Tourism
Call for bicycle travel posters featuring Jerry Choudhary and his travels
In October 2022, he embarked on the longest bicycle journey, from India to Singapore. He started from Dwarkadhish in Gujarat. He traveled through four countries: India, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand to Singapore, covering a distance of about 8,000 kilometers in three months. Not only was Jerry outspoken about environmental issues, but he also proposed solutions. He shared his experience in Amsterdam, where the government built bike lanes for people.
Jerry Choudhary bikes from India to Singapore
vlogger
Jerry takes videos of the places he visits and promotes tourism and culture. He has a YouTube channel Jerry Choudhary where he uploads his vlogs and tour updates. Apart from this, Jerry also appeared in the Bhojpuri song Chhup Ja Re Chanda, produced by Global Bhojpurians.
Chhup Ja Re Chanda song poster starring Jerry Choudhary
car collection
Jerry has a Maruti Swift car.
Facts/Trivia
- Jerry was inspired by Todd Raile, a cyclist and environmentalist from Canada. Jerry met Todd while cycling around India.
Jerry Choudhury and Todd Lehr
- Todd gave Jerry a foldable bicycle, which he uses when traveling.
- According to reports, he was the first person from Jhunjhunu district to undertake a bicycle expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
- Jerry comes from a military family. Both his father and grandfather retired from the military.
- During his travels, Jerry carries extra tires, inner tubes, puncture kits, portable tents, health kits and clothing; his luggage weighs approximately 40 kilograms.
Jerry Chowdhury and his luggage
- He promotes various brands on Instagram, including Pickle of Surjaram Bikaneri and Technosport.
Jerry Choudhary promotes Surjaram Bikaneri’s pickles
- Jerry kept taking notes during his travels, learning about the culture, traditions, and lifestyles. He hopes to publish a book about his adventures.
- Jerry is a fitness freak. He, his grandfather and sister went to their farmland every day to exercise.
- Jerry was an NCC volunteer in college. He attended various NSS camps.
Jerry Choudhary during NCC training camp
- He is a travel enthusiast. He loves exploring new places and meeting new people.
- Jerry Choudhary is a vegetarian. He doesn’t drink.
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