10th Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey kicks-off
The 10th edition of the Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey was flagged off from India Gate at New Delhi on Saturday.
A total of 100 riders, both from India and abroad, will ride a distance of 2700kms to Khardung La, the world's highest motorable pass at 18,365 ft. above sea level. This non-competitive, adventure motorcycling event will have two groups riding from Delhi and converging at Leh. The groups will then ride to Khardung La, before returning to Delhi on July 8.
After flagging off the ride, Shaji Koshy, Senior Vice-President Sales & Marketing Royal Enfield said, "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 pure unadulterated motorcycling that brings the riders together from all over the world and bond over their common passion of riding on a Royal Enfield to the Himalayas. In our 10th year now, this ride has only become bigger and better with a record number of 100 riders riding together to Ladakh on their Royal Enfields."
The contingent of riders has travelled across India from major metropolises and even from smaller cities. This one-of-a-kind expedition will give the riders a unique chance to test their nerve on one of the toughest riding terrains of the world. The riders will have to conquer the demanding terrains of Parwanoo, Narkhanda, Keylong, Sarchu via Kalpa and Kaza region.
Royal Enfield has also organised the first ever "REUNION North" at Leh on 30th June. REUNION North will have events for the participants like the "slow race", "assembly wars", "figure of 8" and "carry your bike".
"The Royal Enfield REUNION is an opportunity for the Royal Enfield owners to spend a fun-filled day riding out on their beloved motorcycles and spend a fun filled and an amply rejuvenating weekend, away from the usual humdrum of their city," said Koshy.