The road trip spanned across scenic and treacherous locations in , specifically hitting cities like Varanasi, Kathmandu, and Pokhara . The format required the 21 selected contestants to be divided into four gangs. The gang leaders had to strategize, trade, and sometimes lose their members to other gangs based on task outcomes—a notable example being Gurmeet, who moved from Rannvijay's gang to Vijender's after a gang challenge. The Rise of Prince Narula
, titled Roadies X2 , was a watershed moment for the franchise, marking its biggest evolutionary shift since its inception in 2003. Premiering in early 2015, this season abandoned the traditional format of individual competitors and introduced the "Gang" system that would define the show for the next decade. A New Era: The Departure of the Twins roadies season 12
: For the first time, contestants were divided into four teams, each led by a celebrity mentor. The original gang leaders were Rannvijay Singha , Vijender Singh, Karan Kundra, and Esha Deol. The road trip spanned across scenic and treacherous