[3] In 2016, the route was once again changed from Shimla to Dharamshala and since then the race has been also called as ride to Land of Lamas.
The race has had the following categories for cyclists[4] Since 2014, the event has been sponsored by Hero Cycles and UT Bikes.
In 2017, Coleman India joined hands with the race as official outdoor partner.
The International Mountain Bicycling Association has been a race partner with MTB Himalaya from the beginning.
The Hero MTB Himalaya has seen about 1500 riders take part in the 14 years of existence.