Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya 2014 was flagged off from here on Saturday. The six-day motor sport event is set to cover a total distance of 2,200 km, travelling through some of the most picturesque locations in the Spiti valley and Himachal Pradesh.
The rallyists would cross through places like Shimla, Manali, Kaza, Chandra Basin, Gramphoo, Patseo, Sarchu, Baralacha La, Nakee La and Darcha.
Around 150 teams, including women teams, both in the Extreme and Adventure category, are participating. A number of foreign nationals will also be seen rushing through the tracks on bikes as well as cars.
Adding attraction to the rally, actor and producer Sohail Khan, younger brother of actor Salman Khan, would also be participating and will be seen driving a Maruti Gypsy in the Adventure category, said the organisers.
Known as one of the top 10 toughest motorsport rallies of the world, the 16th Maruti Suzuki Raid De Himalaya will be run in compliance with the International Sporting Code of the FIA, National Competition Rules (NCR) and General Prescriptions of the FMSCI.
