Fourth edition of JK Tyre Himalayan Drive goes international

The fourth edition of the JK Tyre Himalayan Drive is now a Biswa Bangla International T.S.D (Time-Speed-Distance) event which endears to further the vision of Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms. Mamata Banerjee’s outreach to connect Bengal to its neighbours and the world through Adventure Sports and Tourism. The event is scheduled from February 27- March 03, 2016 and will be held in North Bengal and Bhutan.

The announcement of the rally was made Sunil Agarwal, Jt. Director, Tourism, Government of West Bengal with Sri Tamal Ghosal Director of Just Sportz and Clerk of the Course (COC) and Binny Sharma, Chief Rally Coordinator of Himalayan Drive 4 Car Rally also present for the same.

After three successful years, the rally this year will cross national borders and will travel to Bhutan. In doing so, the event aims to showcase this region as a premier destination for adventure sports and provides an opportunity to connect people across boundaries thereby boosting tourism, trade & commerce.

The 1st leg will run from Siliguri to Paro in Bhutan which is the Land of the Thunder Dragon. The 2nd Leg will commence from Paro and will travel through gravel river beds and snow beaten mountain passes to finish at Paro. The 3rd Leg will kick start from Paro and travel back to India by driving through forest and tea garden areas. This leg will conclude at Murti in Dooars. The 4th leg will start from Murti and after crisscrossing the beautiful Dooars region, and the pristine hill sections, the leg will finish at Darjeeling. The final leg will take the competitors back to Siliguri from Darjeeling through challenging boulder tracks and river crossings. Over 5 legs, the event is expected to cover in more than 1000 kms. The Eastern Himalaya region is crowned with blue mountains, green valleys and meandering rivers. With a huge depository of natural beauty, flora, fauna, diverse terrain and a rich cultural heritage, the Eastern Himalayas have been an ideal destination for ecotourism and adventure sports – especially motor sports.

Source: JK Tyre