Chandigarh rallyist Harvinder Bhola gelled well with navigator Chirag Thakur to emerge victorious in the Rally of Himalayas Championship organised by Himalayan X-Treme Motorsports Club in Manali from October 7 to 10.
The duo bagged the overall winners’ title at the championship that saw participation of as many as 100 top rallyists from all over the country.
Driving a Maruti Grand Vitara, Harvinder, along with his navigator, covered 500km in four days. The four stages covered challenging terrains of Manali, Hamta Pass, Kuzum Pass, Kaza and Losar, in Kullu and Spiti valleys.
“The rally covered the most difficult terrains for racing. Kaza is well known for its rough terrain and high-altitude problems. Making it even more challenging were the ice patches on roads, and narrow and sharp turns,” said Harvinder.
“A Himalayan rally has always been synonymous with adventure, uncertainty and extreme conditions. But this time it went one notch higher with the new gruelling route, which challenged the abilities of rallyists,” said Chirag.