The fifth edition of the ‘Himalayan Odyssey” kicked off on 28th June. Himalayan Odyssey is an annual event organised by Royal Enfield offers the best way to the ‘ Enfield ‘ biker lovers from different parts of the country to put their wheels, hearts, spirits and beats together with the mighty Himalayas to experience the lofty mountain ranges from the saddle of a motorbike. Since this kind of organized drive to tune the riding skills are little in the country, riders across india rushes to register their spot in Himalayan Odyssey. RE awards the places based on a zonal format on a first come first serve basis. The 15-day adventure ride will traverse about 2500 kilometres in some of the roughest terrains, breathtaking corners, and highest mountain passes in the world. Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eicher Motors Limited, flagged off the first leg of this Odyssey from historical India Gate in New Delhi.It’s a ride which we have been organizing for last five years. It is the soul of Royal Enfield because before this the riders used to go on their own to Himalayas enjoying the ride. What we said that we are going to organize it in such a manner in which they (Riders) enjoy it more, where the organization is good because in the middle of the hills you don’t get very good organisation. So here we have back up trucks, we have mechanics and the people who know the trip very well and we have the best riders in the country who are accompanying these people, said Lal. From last year an exciting new section on the return leg from Keylong to Amritsar was introduced in Himalayan Odyssey. Since the safety is the main concern, the main pre-requisite for participation is that the bikers have to be physically fit. The organizers have been working on this to get our bikes and everything set up. To meet the emergency situation the organizers has ensured that a doctor is always at hand on demand.
In the 2008 Himalayan Odyssey two lady bikers are participating. “I have participated last year in this rally too. My last year’s experience has encouraged me to participate this year too and I want to have that experience this year too. Last year I made a lot of new friends and I’m expecting to make a lot of new friends this year too. Besides this every day is a new day in the rally and I want to experience a new challenge which comes with each day”, said Snigha. The Himalayan Odyssey will conclude in New Delhi on July 12
To know more about the participation visit http://www.royalenfield.com/app/IN/odyssey/faq.asp
To know the itenary of the 2008 Himalayan Odyssey http://www.royalenfield.com/app/IN/odyssey/itinerary.asp