Raid de Himalayas: Car race rally and expedition

By Theautoorbitteam August 09, 2025

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Toyota Hilux

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Maruti Jimny

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Mahindra Thar

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Maruti Gypsy

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Vitara Brezza

Strenuous, glamour, and grit combined stood Rally's 1st to Raid the Himalayas. The hill assist feature in 10 versions is built quality tough, jaggy, and rock-solid.

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross

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Maruti Suzuki Ignis

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Toyota Fortuner

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Mahindra Scorpio

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Force Gurkha

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Raid de Himalayas: Sep-Oct 2025

[{"selector":"#anim-506d127b-b73c-498d-abc9-8d0a5cf54d49 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Fasten your seat belts for Raid de Himalaya’s SUV expedition (Manali- Jalori pass-Chandratal- Manali). Witness the stunning Kinner Kailash, River Sutlej, Nako Village,Chichan & Hikkim.