TRAVERSE Issue 32 - October 2022 | Page 11

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A land as vast as anything on Earth , the Himalayas have been home to people for thousands of years , the cultures as varied as the lands supporting them . A ride to the heights of the Himalayas is not for the feint hearted , it ’ s a ride Into Thin Air .
The Himalayas include many of the world ’ s highest peaks , in fact 110 rise to more than 7,300 metres , many hidden in the distance , some in plain sight forming the mythology of the area . The significance of these peaks is not lost on the indigenous peoples , interwoven in literature , religion , and histories . The people of the Himalayas hold a high regard for the mountainous landscape , as do the many motorcyclists who now attempt to concur the World ’ s highest roads .
It ' s a growing community , riders arriving in the north of India , all with one aim , to ride the highest passes , to summit a peak , yet with one of the regions leading motorcycle tour companies ; Motorcycle Expeditions , you ’ ll experience much more .
Motorcycle Expeditions has been leading tours into the Himalayas for many years , using local guides , riders , and mechanics to explore this amazing landscape . Into Thin Air is one such exploration and one that never stops providing for the rider that wants more than just a road . Into Thin Air provides an experience that will live within you for eternity as you discover ancient cultures ,
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