HIMALAYAS
HIMALAYAN
HIGH PASSES. THIN AIR. INFINITE HORIZON.
ABOUT THIS RIDE
The Himalayan ride is the ultimate test of rider and machine. You will navigate some of the highest motorable roads on earth — passes above 5,000 metres, oxygen-thin air, unpredictable weather and terrain that demands everything you have.
This is RAW TRAILS at its most extreme. Only experienced riders with proper high-altitude preparation should attempt this route. The reward is an experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else on the planet.
800+ km
Total Distance
Multi-Day
Duration
5,359 m
Max Elevation
10–15
Riders Per Group
ROUTE OVERVIEW
MANALI
Base camp — acclimatisation day & briefing
ROHTANG PASS
First high pass — 3,978 m
KEYLONG
Overnight halt — Lahaul Valley
BARALACHA LA
High altitude pass — 4,890 m
LEH
Final destination — celebration & debrief
ITINERARY
MANALI — ACCLIMATISATION
Rider briefing, bike inspection & gear check at base camp
Short acclimatisation ride to Solang Valley — 3,480 m
Rest, hydration & altitude preparation
Route briefing, emergency protocols & group dinner
MANALI TO KEYLONG
Early flag-off — Rohtang Pass ascent begins
Rohtang Pass summit — 3,978 m — photo stop
Descent into Lahaul Valley — dramatic landscape change
Arrive Keylong — overnight halt & bike check
MANDATORY GEAR
High altitude demands extreme preparation. All riders must carry the following.
Full-face helmet (ISI/DOT certified)
Riding jacket with CE armour + thermal liner
Waterproof riding pants with knee armour
Insulated riding gloves (waterproof)
Riding boots (waterproof, ankle protection)
Balaclava & neck gaiter
Altitude sickness medication (Diamox)
Emergency oxygen canister
RAW TRAILS ADV
CONQUER THE HIMALAYAS?
Register for the next RAW TRAILS Himalayan expedition. Only for riders who are truly ready.