Four-part series showcases Ladakh’s rich Intangible Cultural Heritage, streaming exclusively on JioHotStar
New Delhi, June 23, 2025: Royal Enfield Social Mission, in collaboration with UNESCO, has premiered the third edition of its acclaimed project, The Great Himalayan Exploration, as a four-episode docuseries on National Geographic. The series is also available for streaming exclusively on JioHotStar.This unique series captures the essence of Ladakh’s living heritage through the lens of 40 rider-researchers, selected from over 1,500 applicants, as they traverse the region’s dramatic landscapes. Featuring voices like Gul Panag, Prateek Sadhu, Bandana Tewari, and Clifton Shipway, each episode focuses on one key theme—Culture, Sports, Crafts, and Food—highlighting meaningful interactions between the riders and Ladakhi communities.
“The Great Himalayan Exploration is a strategic Social Mission project that documents 200 Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) practices across the Eastern and Western Himalayas. Our rider-researchers immerse themselves in local cultures, creating open-source documentation that not only contributes to the national ICH inventory but also inspires travellers to engage with India’s rich living heritage,” said Bidisha Dey, Executive Director, Eicher Group Foundation.Tim Curtis, Director and Representative, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, added, “Ladakh’s living heritage reflects traditional knowledge vital for climate resilience and social cohesion. Our partnership with Royal Enfield celebrates this spirit—highlighting heritage as lived traditions and collective wisdom that guide communities through modern challenges.”
From traditional Brokpa attire and the Jabro dance to ancient irrigation systems like Chhurpon and culinary treasures such as gur gur cha and Skyu, the series brings Ladakh’s vibrant culture vividly to life.Launched in 2022, The Great Himalayan Exploration is a multi-year partnership between Royal Enfield and UNESCO aiming to identify and document 200 ICH practices across the Indian Himalayas.
About Royal Enfield Social Mission:Royal Enfield Social Mission envisions partnering with 100 Himalayan communities by 2030 to build climate resilience. Its initiatives include The Himalayan Knot (textile conservation), The Himalayan Hub (climate learning centre), community-run Green Pit Stops, The Great Himalayan Exploration, Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, biodiversity projects, and Helmets for India road safety campaign.These CSR efforts are spearheaded by Eicher Group Foundation, a Section 8 company committed to responsible business and social impact.
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