
THE
GREAT
HIMALAYAN


MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING
SATURDAY, 24 AUGUST 2025
600kms LEH-KARGIL-DRAS-LEH
444kms LEH-KARGIL-LEH

Inspire India brings you the world's highest ultracycle race!
With a start point elevation higher than any point on any Ultracycle Race in the world, The Great Himalayan is the World’s highest Ultracycle race.
Biting winds, punishing gradients, breathless altitudes, and silence so vast it echos strength. The landscapes, the challenge, the journey, THE GREAT HIMALAYAN is unlike anything else.
Get ready to push your limits in the most breathtaking way!

The World's Highest RAAM Qualifier
Qualify for Race Across America through our Solo Crew Supported and Solo Self Supported Formats in the 600km Ultra!
The 600km Ultra can also be attempted in RAAM Style Relay format where 2/3/4 racers take turns to ride the entire course.
Looking to enjoy the Himalayas on your own steam? The 444km 2-stage self-supported race is the way to go. The out-and-back race has stage-break night-halt in Kargil to recharge before heading back to Leh.
444km The Great Himalayan
2025 DRAFT Route
The Great Himalayan 444km Solo Self-Supported
The 444km Solo Self-Supported is a two-stage sefl-supported race. With no support crew and vehicle requirement, and minimal support from the organisers, enjoy the serene Himalayas on your own steam! The 444km self-supported is NOT a RAAM Qualifier, racers wishing to qualify for RAAM may opt to race the 600km Ultra Self-Supported.
Racers will be flagged-off mass-start style for the first stage at Leh Main Gate. Racers will go over two high mountain passes to reach Kargil where stage 1 ends. After arriving in Kargil, racers enjoy a full night's rest before being flagged-off mass-start style for second stage in Kargil. Racers will ride the same route back to Leh to complete the second stage. The cumulative timing of both stages will determine podiums.
Category Code | Category | Stage 1 Cut Off | Stage 2 Cut Off |
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E | Women 50+ | 17:00:00 | 17:00:00 |
F | Women 18-49 | 16:00:00 | 16:00:00 |
G | Men 50+ | 16:00:00 | 16:00:00 |
H | Men 18-49 | 15:00:00 | 15:00:00 |
Categories and Timings are based on Racing Age and Gender. (Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race i.e. year of race minus birth year)
Race Details
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Start - Leh Main Gate, Leh, UT Ladakh (3500m above sea level)
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Finish - Ruthpa Hotel, Leh, UT Ladakh
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Distance - 444km | 600km | 900km
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Highest Point: Fotu La Pass at 4108m above sea level (for 444km and 600km Ultra); Tanglang La Pass at 5328m above sea level (for 900km Extreme)
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Start Date - 22nd Aug 2025 (900km Extreme), 23rd Aug 2025 (444km and 600km Ultra)
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Elevation Gain - 8,313m (444km) | 10,338m (600km) | 14,480m (900km)
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Friday 8 August: Mandatory Reporting for 900km Racers for Acclimatisation
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Wednesday 13 August: Mandatory Reporting for 600km and 444km Racers and 900km Crew for Acclimatisation
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Monday 18 August: Mandatory Reporting for 600 KM Crew for Acclimatisation (same for Officials)
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Thursday 21 August: All inspections for Mandatory Pre-Race Requirements
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Friday 22 August: 900km Extreme Race start
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Saturday 23 August: 600km Ultra and 444km Races Start
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Sunday 24 August evening onwards: All Races Finish
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Monday 25 August noon onwards: Awards Ceremony and Lunch Party
Race Schedule
Being a High Altitude Race, all racers, crew members, and officials will be required (mandatory) to report in Leh according to the following schedule. While this is for us to establish that racers get the bare minimum acclimatization, it is highly recommended that racers arrive 14-16 days in advance to ensure that they acclimatize satisfactorily. This is particularly necessary if racers are flying directly into Leh. Racers may choose to reach Srinagar or Manali and drive to Leh in order to have a slower transition to high altitude.

The Great Himalayan starts and ends in Leh, Ladakh. Resources are scarce in this region of the country and racers will need to make plans ahead of time towards securing accommodation, vehicles, crew members, as well as making travel arrangements. We have local liasons in Leh who will support our racers towards all these requirements.
Get in touch with our partners in Leh toady:
Greeshma: +91 99706 57647
Kaustubh: +91 86555 39525