2019 Himalayan Adventure Challenge
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In December 2019, teams can compete against each other in a one-of-a-kind time trial race on land and water to win the 3rd edition of the Himalayan Adventure Challenge (HAC) from 13 to 15 December 2019 (Friday to Sunday) in Rishikesh with the race being on Saturday, 14 December. A brand new format changes HAC to make it more exciting and finish off as a team.
It beckons you to combine your skills, teamwork and your abilities to the fore, making it the foremost multi-discipline adventure races in India today. HAC offers three formats - a 30 km Open Challenge, a 10 km Open or Family Challenge and an elite 65 km Zealot Challenge involving Biking, Hiking and River Rafting. It caters to the novice, the weekend athlete, the armchair adventurer, the endurance champions and even the family; making it India's premier team racing event.
Hosted by Aquaterra Adventures & Atali Ganga, the Himalayan Adventure Challenge is a new avatar of the Aquaterra Challenge, and has developed after years of testing ground for safety, fluidity, ability, and improving upon the challenge.
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Giving back to the Community
We started as a fundraiser to bring people to travel back to Uttarakhand. The Himalayan Adventure Challenge (previously known as The Aqua Terra Challenge) was set up to remember the June-2013 flood victims of Uttarakhand, and sought to bring people back to this beautiful part of India. The Aqua Terra Charity Trust supported the event to help bring back opportunities, choices, resources, essential services into the lives of many in Uttarakhand. The event was spread over 45 miles, and 2 days of challenge, involving a time based gruelling walk followed by a 16 mile cycling leg to the third and very exciting leg of the event – a 15 mile raft / inflatable kayak race down the mighty Ganges.
Now, we sponsor team members (free of cost) which are made up of budding youngsters from the villages in the region and from Rishikesh. Quite a few of them have gone on to win multiple race events along with many prizes.
How It Works?
We use a points system where times get adjusted for age and gender. This is based on age/gender adjustments for qualifying times used by international marathons of Boston, London and New York. The time to complete HAC of every individual team member is taken and adjusted. The individual adjusted times are then totalled to give the final adjusted team time. This is then used to decide HAC winners and runners-up. It means people of any age or gender have just as much chance as anyone else.

How To Reach Us?
By Road: Delhi to Atali Ganga (Race Venue)
Driving Time and Distance: 6 hrs | 270 kms (with a short-breakfast break) Note: Try and leave Delhi between 4-5 a.m as driving time increases beyond 6 hours due to morning congestion in towns like Modinagar and Roorkee.
By Air: Delhi to Atali Ganga (Race Venue) - Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun
This is the fastest and most convenient way of getting here. Three airlines – Indigo, Spicejet & Air India have direct flights to Dehradun from Delhi (25 min) apart from other metros. There are also connecting flights via Delhi and reaching us has never been easier. We are 1.5 hrs from the airport by road. Take the morning flights which reach Dehradun latest by 12 noon so you can reach well before the orientation starts by 2pm on Friday, December 13
By Train: Haridwar Railway Station
We are 1.5 hrs from the closest railhead at Haridwar. The morning Dehradun Shatabdi from Delhi or the overnight Mussoorie Express are both convenient ways of getting here. The Mussoorie Express gets you here on time to enjoy a full day after a good night’s sleep on the train.

65 km Zealot Challenge (Teams of 4)
30 km Bike + 21 km Hike + 14 km White Water Rafting
The Xtra element to test your limits of endurance, complete 65 kms in 3 different disciplines in a single day! Race fees: ₹ 18,650/- per person + 5% GST | Teams of 4

30 km Open Challenge (Teams of 4)
16 km Hike + 14 km White Water Rafting
This is the open category where you race in teams of 4. Bring your team and race against the clock.
Race fees: ₹ 14,650/- per person + 5% GST | Teams of 4

10 km Open Challenge (Min of 4 or Max of 6)
5 km White Water Rafting + 5 km Hike
Race with the family and friends. Get the youngsters (9+ yrs) to get into the outdoors, and experience the rush
Race fees: ₹ 10,650/- per Adult + 5% GST / ₹ 6,650- per Child + 5% GST
Min of 4 or Max of 6 | Children eligibility: 9yrs to 15 yrs old

HAC can help you build a Team
Don't have any friends or family as team members just yet? Don't worry, you can still take part and we'll help you build a good team with other similar participants. Just choose the option while registering and you are in! You can also register in one of the team categories without having to fill up the details for the rest of the team and we will match you with other individuals to form the team