The 10th edition of the Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey was flagged off from India Gate in the capital on Saturday. A total of 100 riders from India and abroad will traverse a distance of 2,700 km for top honours.
Rated as one of the top most rally among motorcycle enthusiasts, participants will pass through Khardung La, the world’s highest motorable pass at 18,365 feet. above sea level. Riders from across India will battle the treacherous terrains of Parwanoo, Narkhanda, Keylong, Sarchu via Kalpa and the Kaza region during the event. The non-competitive, adventure event will have riders in two different groups riding out of Delhi and converging at Leh. The participants will return to Delhi on July 8.
“The Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey is the ultimate motorcycling adventure that unites the rider with the bike and the terrain to create an experience of a lifetime.
“It is this love of motorcycling that brings the riders together from all over the world and bond over their common passion. In our 10th year now, this ride has only become bigger and better,” Shaji Koshy, senior vice-president (sales and marketing), Royal Enfield said.