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Rally of the Himalayas 2026

Overview

The sixth edition of the Rally of the Himalayas, a five-day cross-country rally, commenced in Manali on September 26, 2026. Organized by Himalayan Xtreme Motorsports and Adventure X Fusion Tribe, the event featured 140 participants across Moto, Extreme, and TSD categories. This edition was notable for its historic debut route into the Zanskar region, traversing high-altitude areas including Kaza, Jispa, Padum, and Pensi La.

The competition concluded on September 30 in Padum, Zanskar. Participants navigated challenging conditions such as steep inclines, heavy snowfall, and black ice. In the T3 Xtreme category, Phoebe Dale Nongrum was recognized as the best female driver despite experiencing mechanical issues. In the four-wheel category, Rajiv Yadav and Rohit Gowda claimed a title following an early lead established on the first day.

Entities

Zanskar · Phoebe Dale Nongrum · Rajiv Yadav · Bhuvneshwar Gaur · Manali

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rally of the Himalayas concludes after high-altitude competition

    The Rally of the Himalayas concluded in Zanskar after four days of high-altitude racing, featuring 50 cars and 80 riders navigating extreme terrain and unpredictable weather.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Rally of Himalayas 2026 begins with historic Zanskar debut

    The sixth Rally of Himalayas 2026 has flagged off from Manali, featuring 140 competitors and making its historic debut in the Zanskar region over five days of high-altitude racing.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · latestly.com · meghalayamonitor.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · socialnews.xyz · yespunjab.com