UNESCO x Royal Enfield to embark on The Great Himalayan Exploration in Ladakh

Delhi: UNESCO and Royal Enfield present the third edition of The Great Himalayan Exploration, a motorcycling expedition dedicated to documenting the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Indian Himalayan region. 

Scheduled to commence in August 2024, in media partnership with National Geographic, the programme is set to explore the various Intangible Cultural Heritage practices in Ladakh. 

Between August 15 to October 15 2024, four groups will venture into the expansive landscape of Ladakh. Each of the four groups of rider-researchers will journey to various destinations interacting closely with local communities over the course of two weeks and documenting their living heritage. 

National Geographic will be presenting this exploration in a series of four, 22-minute episodes that will air on Disney + Hotstar, featuring these journeys and the documentation of the region’s cultural practices.

Participation in The Great Himalayan Exploration is open to all riders interested in exploring, documenting, conserving, and showcasing these cultural practices to the world. Applications are now open till Monday, August 5 2024. Interested riders can apply on Royal Enfield x UNESCO’s ‘The Great Himalayan Exploration’ web portal.