The Himalayan
Drive 2022.
Celebrating the Himalayan Rally 1982 and its winner, Jayant Shah
The
Route
Day 04
Start: Rishikesh
End: Mussoorie
Day 03
Start: Rudraprayag
Mid: Gopeshwar
End: Rishikesh
Day 02
Start: Bhimtal
Mid: Gwaldam
End: Rudraprayag
Day 01
Start: Greater Noida
End: Bhimtal
ABOUT
The Himalayan
Drive 2022.
Following the very successful First Edition of The Nazir Hoosein Memorial Drive 2021, Team Firefox announces the 2nd Edition of The Himalayan Drive 2022 which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Himalayan Rally and its Winner Jayant Shah of Kenya.
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In 1980, Late Nazir Hoosein introduced the Himalayan Rally which was the First International Motorsports event in the country. The eleven editions of The Himalayan Rally put India on the International Motorsports map. Its founder and driving force Nazir Hoosein passed away in 2019.
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In November 2021, to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the 1981 Himalayan Rally, Team Firefox had organized the Nazir Hoosein Memorial Drive in his memory.
The Drive had a field of 92 Cars and traced the '81 Route starting from Delhi, Lansdowne, Mussoorie, and Kufri, ending in Manali.
It was a wonderful gathering of ex-Himalayan Rally participants and Motorsports enthusiasts who got together to pay tribute to its founder Nazir Hoosein.
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By popular demand, riding on the success of NHMD2021 Team Firefox have come out with this year’s edition - The Himalayan Drive 2022 which celebrates the 1982 Rally on its 40th Anniversary and its Winner Late Jayant Shah of Kenya.
Schedule
Sunday,
30th October
Check into Hotel Crowne Plaza, Greater Noida.
Registration
10AM Onwards
Briefing
5PM
Welcome Dinner & Ice Breaker
7PM
Monday,
31st October
Flagoff at 9:30AM
330km Drive to Bhimtal (6.5 hours).
Lunch Stop
Convention Center, Rampur
Dinner & Stay
Country Inn, Bhimtal
Tuesday,
1st November
Breakfast & Early Start at 8:30AM
330km Drive to Rudrprayag via Almora, Kausani, Gwaldam along the scenic ridge road view of the Himalayas (10 hours).
Lunch Stop & Photo-Op
Gwaldam
Dinner & Stay
Sachin International, Rudraprayag
Wednesday,
2nd November
Breakfast & Departure at 9AM
Drive to Chamoli, Gopeshwar, Chopta, Agustamani, Tilwara, Srinagar onto Rishikesh (Most of this route is from the '82 Himalayan Rally).
A surprise element is likely to be organised.
Lunch Stop & Photo-Op
Chopta (Panoramic Location View)
Dinner & Stay
Hotel Divine Lakshmi Ganga, Rishikesh
Thursday,
3rd November
River rafting in the Ganga 6km downstream from Shivpuri courtesy of Team Firefox.
Iconic Ganga Aarti
4PM Departure
Dinner & Night Stay
Hotel Divine Lakshmi Ganga, Rishikesh
Friday,
4th November
Breakfast & Departure at 9:30AM
180km Drive to Mussoorie via kanatal and Dhanaulti on '82 Route (6.5 hours).
Dinner & Stay
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, The Savoy Mussoorie, for first 60 entries
Saturday,
5th November
Drive to Barkot & Return
OR
Optional Free Day for sightseeing at Mussoorie (List of options will be provided).
Farewell Gala Dinner,
Dance & Music
7:30PM Onwards at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, The Savoy Mussoorie
Sunday,
6th November
Check out and departure for Delhi
OR
Flights from Jolly Grant Airport, off Dehradun.
Distance from Mussoorie to Delhi on the 4 lane highway is 275km (6.5 hours).
Register &
Drive with Us
By dropping us an e-mail to receive information about the event, registration, and entry fee details.
For the indemnity, undertaking, and declaration of acceptance of the registry for your team and you.
Sponsors
Support the event by becoming a partner of the Himalayan Drive 2022 and join the adventure!
Click to download the Official N.H. Memorial Drive 2021 Coffee Table e-Book!
#AdilsAutoZone The bronze medal honouring Timeless Mahindra at the 2021 Book of the Year Awards at the Automotive Heritage Foundation in the US was finally received by me last week. This achievement is something that I would like to share & honour everyone not just at @mahindra_auto but everyone in the Indian automotive world. Thank you all.
Final few copies are available on www.adiljal.com
Meet
Team Firefox
Rajan
Syal
7 Himalayans.
Winner - Top Indian Crew
(with Harvijay Bahia) 1982-84
Rajiv
Rai
3 Himalayans.
Winner - Top Indian Car 1983
Harvijay
Bahia
6 Himalayans.
Top Indian Crew
4th & 5th Overall 1982-84
Subhash
Goel
3 Himalayans.
Winner - Top Indian Car 1983
(with Rajiv Rai)
Indrojit
Sircar
Technical Support
for the event
Anmol
Rampal
Motorsport Professional,
Driver Coach,
Past Rallyist & Racing Driver
FAQ's
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Is this a car rally or a competition event?Neither. This is a non-compete event and purely a drive on a specified route. All cars will be expected to drive within speed limits.
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What service is being provided for puncture assistance or minor repairs of the vehicle, if required?We will have a sweeper car with a team of mechanics to help out for any unforeseen breakdowns. If the breakdown is of a major nature, team will assist the car to be taken by a flat bed to the nearest major town service for repairs at your expense. Please understand only repairs of a minor nature can be attended to.
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Do I need special insurance for the drive?Not required, but a valid vehicle and third party insurance is mandatory and personal accident insurance is recommended for the one-week duration of drive.
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Will there be any medical assistance, if required?A team of doctors will be available on the drive and can assist for any minor ailments. Major ailments which require hospitalisation and ambulance will be arranged to the nearest hospital on the route at your cost.
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Is the drive open for bikes?NO.
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What will we have to carry in the car for the drive?We will send to the registered participants, a list of items that will be mandatory to carry in the car.
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What will be the average temperatures during the drive?Somewhere around 16°c during the day to a low of 6°c in the night.
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How will we know what is the route for the drive?Road books will be issued every day for the drive which will have clear route instructions and easy to read tulip based on odometer readings.