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NCR SUV owners test vehicles on monsoon dirt trails
A growing community of SUV owners in NCR is using monsoon weekends for organised off-road driving on mud, slush and rough terrain. Participants say the rain transforms familiar trails into unpredictable challenges…
A growing community of SUV owners in NCR is using monsoon weekends for organised off-road driving on mud, slush and rough terrain. Participants say the rain transforms familiar trails into unpredictable challenges that test driving skill and vehicle capability. The activity has expanded as more SUVs like the Jimny, Thar and Gurkha enter the market.
More women drivers are now joining the off-roading community, which organisers attribute to social media exposure. Dr Kshamta Yadav, an educator in her 40s, said monsoon trails require patience and reading the terrain. Enthusiasts stress that the activity is about responsible driving, not recklessness.
Anand Sharma, who runs Yansh Adventure Motorsports in Gurgaon, noted that the volume of off-road vehicles has increased significantly. Organised trails allow owners to test their SUVs in conditions that city roads cannot replicate, and participants often share techniques and help each other during drives.
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The trend reflects a shift from SUVs as status symbols to vehicles that owners actually use off-road. Enthusiast communities, mostly organised through WhatsApp and Facebook groups, now book private farmlands or use designated dirt tracks in Gurgaon, Faridabad, and near Sohna. The activity remains self-regulated, with no formal licensing or insurance for recreational off-roading in India. Participants typically spend Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000 per outing on fuel and entry fees. The upcoming weekend, organizers expect 40-50 vehicles at a trail near Manesar.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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