MTB NORTHEAST INTERNATIONAL 2025 | Event in Namsai | Townscript
MTB NORTHEAST INTERNATIONAL 2025 | Event in Namsai | Townscript

MTB NORTHEAST INTERNATIONAL 2025

Dec 29 - 31 '25 | 10:00 AM (IST)

Event Information

MTB NORTHEAST INTERNATIONAL
The 300 Km MTB Northeast International, World's Longest and Toughest One Day Cycling Race is being held on 30th December, 2025 at Namsai, the Gateway to Eastern Arunachal Pradesh, India. The starting point is Namsai and will travel through the breathtaking landscape of Namsai, Lohit and Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh and culminate at Kaho, the First and the Easternmost Village of India bordering China.


The MTB Northeast Challenge is not just an ordinary sporting event; it is a celebration of endurance, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit of human endeavour. It is now, the Longest One Day MTB race in the World, setting the stage for an unprecedented display of athleticism and determination.

With participants hailing from Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and 18 different states of India, the MTB Northeast Challenge promises to be a truly global affair, uniting cyclists from diverse backgrounds and cultures in a shared pursuit of excellence in the land of Khamti, Mishmi and Meyor tribes.

In addition to the thrilling race, the MTB Northeast Challenge will feature workshop on (i) Menace of Drug Abuse, (ii) Art of Professional Cycling, and (iii) Preservation of Nature, Culture & Environment, providing valuable insights and promoting awareness among participants and spectators alike.

This year, the cyclists will also get a chance to participate in the 1st Sunrise Festival at Dong Valley.
 
Events Schedule : 
29th December 2025 : Opening Ceremony at Namsai
30th December 2025 : Race Day
31st December 2025 : Closing Ceremony at Dong Valley

Registrations Opens : 20th October 2025
Early Birds Closes : 10th November 2025
Online Registration Closes : 10th December 2025

CATEGORIES: 
1. Men's Elite MTB Category
2. Women's Elite MTB Category
3. MTB Master's 40+
4. MTB Junior U-17
5. Road/Gravel Bike Open
6. e-bike Open
7. BRM : 300K
8. Cultural Tour

Basic Requirements for Cyclists:

    1. Medical Fitness Certificate
    2. Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Domestic Players
    3. Protected Area Permit (PAP) or Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Foreign Players
    4. Warmth Clothes
    5. Sleeping Bag
    6. Torch Light
    7.  Multi-Tools
    8.  Flat-tire Kits
    9.  Water bottle
    10. Hand gloves
    11. Goggle(Specs)
    12.  Helmet
    13.  Cycling Shorts & Jersey (not required for non-competitive participants)
    14.  Team/Club/Country Flag
    15.  Cycle types as per categories


    How to Reach Namsai?

    Dibrugarh Airport -114 Km

    Tinsukia Railway Station - 71 Km

    Roads: Connected by National Highway-15 (NH15)


    Tourist Attractions: 

    (i) Golden Pagoda, Namsai (ii) Tai-Khamti Museum, Chowkham, (iii) Local Resorts, Namsai (iv) Parshuram Kund, Wakro, (v) Orange Orchard, Wakro, (vi) Walong War Memorial, Walong (vii) Hawa Camp Viewpoint (viii) Dong Valley, Dong (ix) Kibithoo Village, easternmost road in India, (x) Kaho Village, First Village in India (xi) China Border village Viewpoint (xii) Namti War Memorial, Namti (xiii) Poi Pee Mau Ground, Namsai, (xiv)  Glaw Lake, Wakro (xv) Lathao International Bana Meditation Centre, Lathao, (xvi) World Peace Pagoda, Chonwkham, (xvii) Traditional Meyor House, Kaho


    Venue

    GOLDEN PAGODA
    NAMSAI, Namsai, India
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