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Himalayan effort
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A team of Bullet riders take on the majesty of the Himalayas
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It's rough and tough but the riders love it. True, no race has the spirit like the Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey. The 14-day adventure trip for owners of Bullet motorcycles begins at New Delhi from June 24.
With some of the roughest terrains, breathtaking corners and the highest mountain passes in the world, the Himalayan Odyssey is one of the few races riders can really sink their teeth into. They will traverse roughly about 2500 km till they touch base at New Delhi on July 7. The CEO of Royal Enfield, R.L. Ravichandran, expects a good crowd this year.
The opening phase is more of a picnic for the riders. The Odyssey will leave the capital and halt overnight at Chandigarh, before proceeding to the lap of the Himalayan Mountains. After a stunning day's ride, it comes to a halt again at Manali, a scenic camp next to the Beas River. The ride between Chandigarh and Manali offers the bikers some fantastic view from almost every vantage point. "Manali is where the picnic ends and the real expedition begins," says Ravichandran. Crossing the snow-filled Rohtang Jot Pass and the notorious Baralacha La will not be that easy. Day five from Sarchu to Debring can be a little relaxing except for the stretch near Pang, which can be dusty and rusty. The next couple of days offer some spectacular views, especially of the Tso Kar Lake. The riders then pass the Tanglang La before gently cruising to Leh, the capital of Ladakh. The ride to Khardung La, the world's highest motorable pass, is the highlight of the entire adventure.
The return route is the same but the upward journey is split into smaller segments to enable the riders to acclimatise to the lofty heights. Experienced pilots will guide them. "Also, qualified doctors and mechanics will take care of the health of the riders as well as the bikes," says Ravichandran.
To know more, call Sachin Chavan at 094440-44008 or write to schavan@royalenfield.com.
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