The 15th edition of the Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey flagged off from New Delhi on July 7, 2018. This was an opportunity for all those who love to ride on tough and testing terrain and have the passion to ride with us. Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey also had an all-women's edition, flagged off t the same time. This was an opportunity for all the women riders, seeking their rendezvous with adventure. Himalayan Odyssey – Women's edition 2018 witnessed 20 women participate in the most memorable motorcycling journey of their lifetime. This 18-day adventure ride traversed approx. 2200 km in some of the roughest terrain and highest mountain passes.
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Nubra Valley
Khardung La
Rohtang Pass
Sarchu
Kaza
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Check-In
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Briefing and scrutiny - Before the ride starts, registration, scrutiny of gear and motorcycles and briefing on the ride and safety procedures happen.
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Flag off - After a ceremonial blessing by Buddhist monks, Himalayan Odyssey is flagged off from India Gate, New Delhi.
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Chandigarh to Manali - A quick start on the second day takes the riders beyond the plains to bring them in the lap of the mountains.
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Manali to Keylong - Crossing the Rohtang Pass, the riders enter the heart of the Himalaya and touch the high altitudes.
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Keylong to Sarchu - The first river crossing brings along a new taste of adventure for the riders.
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Sarchu to Leh - An eventful ride of 5 days brings the riders to the mecca of every motorcyclist - Leh.
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Rest day at Leh - After about a week’s ride, the participants take a break to explore the local offerings of Leh.
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Leh-Hunder - The big day when every rider’s dream comes true. The ride from Leh to Khardung La is full of anticipation, joy, and memories.
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Hunder to Leh - After a night over at Hunder, the riders chart back their routes to Leh for the second leg of the Odyssey.
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Leh to Debring - The highlight of the day is the halt at Tsokar, where the mountains meet the sky, allowing a breathtaking view of the milky way.
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Debring to Keylong - The highlight of the day is the halt at Tsokar, where the mountains meet the sky, allowing a breathtaking view of the milky way.
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Keylong to Kaza - The road has water crossings all over, posing a challenge as well as excitement to the riders.
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Kaza rest day - The riders take a break to explore the monasteries and have some motorcycling fun around.
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Kaza to Kalpa - The road takes the riders besides the river or through the loops, making them one with the Himalayas.
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Kalpa to Narkanda - Riders hit the tarmac after many days of off-roading, on the penultimate day of the ride.
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Narkanda to Chandigarh - On the final day, the ride came to an end with a formal closing ceremony. And with that, a lifelong pursuit of exploration began in every rider.
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Check-out
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Story of a bunch of bravehearts, who took the long ride to the mountains.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey 2017, covering the ride from the flag off at India Gate to reaching Leh.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey 2017, starting from Leh and riding through the Himalayas.
“It’s not about getting to the top of the mountain, but getting there and looking down”: the pull of Himalayan Odyssey, from riders who have done it.
This is what awaits the Himalayan Odyssey riders. A recollection of how the epic ride as done about decade back.
Hear it from one of the ex-riders from Himalayan Odyssey as she shares one of her key moments from 18 days of riding like no other.
