Did you know that the 'Raid de Himalayas' in India, is the world's highest rally? The grueling circuit through the mountains puts to test the spirit and mettle of motor rallying enthusiasts.
The Raid-de-Himalaya is India's toughest and most demanding motor sport rally. It is open to both car and bike enthusiasts and for professional as well as amateurs. The participants drive through some of the world's highest motorable roads and passes in the Himalayas like Jalori Pass, Rohtang Pass, Kunzum La, Baralacha La, Tanglang La & Khardung La and also through the inhospitable terrains in the Lahual and Spiti valleys in the Ladakh region. Most of the drive is through boulders, snow capped peaks, gushing streams and at times, temperature below -20 degree Celsius. On an average, a participant covers a distance of 300 km every day in this approximately 1800 km and week-long motoring event.
Every year, more and more people participate in the Raid-de-Himalaya, many of them from abroad. In the past couple of years as many as 175+ teams participated in car and bike categories. The 'Raid-de-Himalaya' is the only Indian motor sport event listed on the 'off-road rallies' calendar of FIM (Federation Internationale Motorcyclisme), Geneva, Switzerland. Only 12 international motoring events world-wide are listed in this calendar.
The Raid-de-Himalaya is held in October every year. For more details please take a look at this website:
http://www.raid-de-himalaya.com/
The Raid-de-Himalaya is India's toughest and most demanding motor sport rally. It is open to both car and bike enthusiasts and for professional as well as amateurs. The participants drive through some of the world's highest motorable roads and passes in the Himalayas like Jalori Pass, Rohtang Pass, Kunzum La, Baralacha La, Tanglang La & Khardung La and also through the inhospitable terrains in the Lahual and Spiti valleys in the Ladakh region. Most of the drive is through boulders, snow capped peaks, gushing streams and at times, temperature below -20 degree Celsius. On an average, a participant covers a distance of 300 km every day in this approximately 1800 km and week-long motoring event.
Every year, more and more people participate in the Raid-de-Himalaya, many of them from abroad. In the past couple of years as many as 175+ teams participated in car and bike categories. The 'Raid-de-Himalaya' is the only Indian motor sport event listed on the 'off-road rallies' calendar of FIM (Federation Internationale Motorcyclisme), Geneva, Switzerland. Only 12 international motoring events world-wide are listed in this calendar.
http://www.raid-de-himalaya.com/
What an exhilarating adventure! The Raid-de-Himalaya truly sounds like the ultimate test of endurance, not just for machines, but for the spirit of the explorers behind the wheel. Driving through legendary high-altitude passes like Khardung La and Baralacha La, with sub-zero temperatures and raw Himalayan terrain—this rally embodies the thrill of extremes. It’s amazing how such a challenging event is drawing attention from across the globe and putting India’s dramatic landscapes on the motorsport map. A journey like this isn’t just a race; it’s a pilgrimage for thrill-seekers and mountain lovers alike. For those who prefer exploring the Himalayas on foot, trekking in Nepal offers equally thrilling high-altitude adventures, especially in regions like Everest, Annapurna, and Manaslu.
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