The December event will bring four-wheelers and motorcycles across three legs, eight special stages and 220 competitive kilometres.
The Uttarakhand Himalayan Rally 2026 will run from 3 to 6 December, bringing four-wheeler and motorcycle competitors to the mountain roads of Uttarakhand. Organised by Team Firefox and Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC), the rally will be held under an FMSCI permit and in association with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, Government of Uttarakhand.
The event begins in Ramnagar on 3 December with vehicle scrutiny and documentation checks. Competitive action starts the following day. Day 1 runs from Ramnagar to Lansdowne; Day 2 travels from Lansdowne to Dehradun; and Day 3 is a loop route that starts and finishes in Dehradun. The rally concludes on 6 December with a prize distribution ceremony at Punarnava Resort and Spa.
Across its three legs, the rally covers 220 kilometres of competitive stages over eight special stages. The entry categories include T1 and T2 four-wheelers, two-wheel-drive vehicles and motorcycles.
Team Firefox has also announced a Dakar Experience Prize for the overall motorcycle category winner, offering an opportunity to experience the Dakar Rally environment.
The rally has drawn entries from experienced competitors in both vehicle categories. The Indian Army team is among the notable four-wheeler entries, with four cars. The organisers have capped the field at 25 cars and 35 motorcycle riders, with standard-window entries continuing to be accepted, subject to available places.
The event is also intended to help build toward a proposed international edition in 2027, subject to planning and approvals. Organisers say the proposal would build on the legacy of the Himalayan Rally, held from 1980 to 1990, and Uttarakhand’s potential as a destination for adventure motorsport.
“Reviving the iconic Himalayan Rally is a natural next step, and this edition lays the foundation for an international rally in 2027 that will put our mountains on the global motorsport map,” said Dhiraj Singh Garbyal, Secretary Tourism and CEO of the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board.
Rally Director Vicky Chandhok said the event represents “an important step in bringing competitive motorsport back to the Himalayan region.” He thanked the partners, sponsors and the Tourism Development Board for their support and said the organisers look forward to delivering the rally across Uttarakhand’s challenging and scenic terrain.
Team Firefox and MMSC organise the rally in association with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. The organisers also acknowledged the support of Bridgestone Tyres, Sidvin Core-Tech, HariDarshan, LGT Wealth India and Max Healthcare.
Event dates: 3–6 December 2026
Route: Ramnagar – Lansdowne – Dehradun
Format: Three legs, eight special stages, 220 km of competitive stages
Website: thehimalayandrive.com | thehimalayanrally.com
