Rajiv and Rohit drive to glory in the Rally of Himalayas; Dhritimaan triumphs in two-wheeler category
The 2026 JK Tyre Rally of Himalayas concluded with Rajiv Yadav and Rohit Gowda winning the Extreme category, while Dhritimaan Singh triumphed in the two-wheeler division. The four-day event challenged participants across rugged terrain from Manali to Zanskar.
Why it matters
This event highlights the growth of extreme motorsports in India and the technical challenges of high-altitude racing.
An unforgiving terrain. An unforgettable race.
The breathtaking mountain frontier played host to a brutal Cross Country Rally: the JK Tyre Rally of Himalayas 2026.
The sixth edition of one of India’s most challenging rally raids pushed 50 cars and 80 riders racing across rugged routes, starting from Manali, through Lahaul-Spiti, before culminating in Zanskar on Wednesday.
And at the end of four days of action, Dhritimaan Singh reigned supreme on two wheels while Rajiv Yadav & Rohit Gowda pushed their limits to win the Extreme category.
Rajiv & Rohit pushed their limits to clinch the Extreme category. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
There was nothing to separate the pairs of Soham Hazra & Nirav Mehta, and Santosh H.M. & Prakash Muthusamy as they mastered the clock and machine in the Time, Speed, Distance category.
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