Himalayan Adventure Challenge
Annual adventure race held in India
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Himalayan Adventure Challenge is an adventure race held every year in India. It is considered an extreme sport because it is held on slopes of Himalayas range. Its a triathlon race which includes rafting, hiking and mountain biking.[1] It is an elite Obstacle course racing similar to Spartan Race which is considered toughest obstacle course race.[2]
History
The events held by Aqua Terra Trust. It was started in July 2013 after 2013 Uttarakhand floods and to promote tourism in flood affected areas. From then it held every year at Atali Ganga Race track in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.[3]
Events
There events varies upon edition.[4] The events can be for Individuals or team. The events are sponsored by various athletics organisation.[5][6]
- 10 kilometre (Intro.) - 5 km rafting + 5 km hiking
- 30 kilometer ( Open) – 16 km hiking + 14 km rafting
- 65 kilometre (Zealot) – 30 km mountain biking + 21 km hiking + 14 km rafting
- 75 kilometre - hiking + cross country cycling + paddling