Royal Enfield Opens ‘Journeying Across The Himalayas’ 2025

New Delhi [India], December 5:  

Royal Enfield Social Mission inaugurated the second edition of Journeying Across The Himalayas, its annual multidisciplinary festival dedicated to celebrating and safeguarding the cultural and natural heritage of the Himalayas — the brand’s spiritual home for more than seven decades. The opening vernissage evening, held on December 4 at Travancore Palace, brought together artists, mountain communities, cultural practitioners and audiences to honour Himalayan narratives through art, performance, dialogue and shared experience.

Rooted in the 2025 curatorial theme Ours To Tell, this year’s festival opened with remarks by the organisers, followed by the launch of The Great Himalayan Exploration – The Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Eastern Himalayas, a collaborative initiative between UNESCO and Royal Enfield. The unveiling was led by Bidisha Dey, Executive Director, Eicher Group Foundation, and Tim Curtis, Director and Representative, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia. They were joined by folk music artist Kuvelu Tetseo (Nagaland), Kunzang Wangmo (Ladakh), and rider-researcher Maral Yazarloo, each representing unique voices from the Himalayan region.

The evening continued with a dialogue titled Ours To Tell: Reclaiming Himalayan Narratives, featuring Chiki Sarkar, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Kelly Dorjee, and Rigzin Wangmo Lachic. Performances by the Tetseo Sisters, Jungle Vibes, and a special collaborative set by Joi Barua, Lou Majaw, and Rudy Wallang provided a dynamic cultural crescendo. A curated dinner and cocktail experience by Chef Doma Wang beautifully concluded the evening.

Festival Highlights

This year’s edition brings together immersive exhibitions, installations, culinary journeys, workshops and performances co-created with Himalayan communities and collaborators. Visitors can explore:

• Unwoven/Spoken — a visual exploration of Ladakhi pashmina landscapes

• Echoes of the East — soundscapes and seasonal rituals of Eastern Himalayan communities

• Hub of Many Heart(h)s — learning spaces shaped by youth changemakers supported by Royal Enfield Social Mission

• Helmet art showcases and workshops by Helmets for India

• Film screenings in partnership with DIFF on the Road

• The Himalayan Bazaar — featuring artisans and creators from across the region

• Chouka — a culinary area offering flavours of Himalayan cuisine

Standing atop the palace roof is Ri Gyancha, the striking snow leopard installation that honours Ladakh’s iconic highland predator — symbolising resilience, guardianship and ecological balance.

Performance Spaces Inspired by Himalayan Aesthetics

The festival’s venues draw deeply from regional architectural languages.
The Main Stage, inspired by Himachal Pradesh’s Kath Kuni design, hosts cultural performances, theatre, culinary showcases, workshops, and evening concerts spanning classic rock, indie, fusion and electronic music.
The Conversations Stage, framed by original artworks from renowned Ladakhi contemporary artist Jigmet Angmo, sets the tone for discussions on textiles, ecology, tourism, mountain heritage and community storytelling.
The Ritek Pavilion, designed by Vishal K. Dar, reinterprets Arunachal Pradesh’s traditional Adi communal structures into a contemporary space for reflection, film screenings and community dialogue.

Unfolding across interconnected pavilions within Travancore Palace, the 2025 edition offers immersive installations, performances, workshops, culinary journeys and community-led programming. Riders will also participate in the Celebration Ride, underscoring Royal Enfield’s Social Mission — its long-term commitment to partnering with 100 Himalayan communities and inspiring one million riders to explore responsibly.

The festival runs until 10 December 2025, offering audiences a rich tapestry of material and cultural innovation, heritage, sustainability, and artistic expression.

About Royal Enfield Social Mission

For over 75 years, the Himalayas have been Royal Enfield’s spiritual home. The Royal Enfield Social Mission aims to catalyse collective action by partnering with 100 Himalayan communities by 2030 to build climate resilience. Key initiatives include:

• The Himalayan Knot — textile conservation with artisans and pastoral communities

• The Himalayan Hub — climate resilience learning centre

• Green Pit Stops — community-run responsible travel hubs

• The Great Himalayan Exploration — UNESCO collaboration to document ICH

• Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League — promoting rural sports and winter tourism

• Keystone Species Project — wildlife and biodiversity conservation

• Helmets for India — road safety awareness initiative

Additionally, Royal Enfield supports community development around its Tamil Nadu manufacturing facilities and continues long-term partnerships with Bodh Shiksha Samiti (Rajasthan) and Dr Shroff Charity Eye Hospital (Delhi).

For updates, visit socialmission.royalenfield.com and follow @royalenfieldsocialmission on Instagram.

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