Jeep Safari

Jeep Safari is for those who crave to explore the land on their own. The rugged landscapes, the passes and mountain valleys that are still unexplored, and are not easy to venture through because of their extreme climatic conditions are the areas, which really attract the adventurer to take a journey via jeep through these terrains.

Even the lush green forested regions make a good choice for those who are interested in exploring the nature in the natural way, that is as a wanderer. You won't believe the surprises and exciting sights that nature has instored for you and as the jeep enters deep inside the national park sights you may come face to face with a tiger. Jeep safaris can be organised by travel agents, but they shouldn't be confused with mere hiring of vehicles to commute between different destinations. A safari means exploring the lesser-known destinations and the countryside, and may also include the forays off the roads, though it is not advisable to drive in the desert sand for obvious reasons.

Jeep safaris can be fun because the pace can be varied to suit one's need, packing in days of fast travelling with leisurely camping. In the customised safari trips, safari outfits send a recee team ahead for picnic lunches, and for setting up camps in the open. Alternative accommodation option can be to stay in a choice of heritage hotels or guest houses or tourist lodges.

Jeep safari at the high altitude lake of India is another new attraction that has recently come up in this adventure activity. The high point trip of a trip to Leh is the drive to Pangong Lake. The drive takes round about four hours to Changla Pass. At the first sight of the lake through the 'V' of the ridges of the valley all cameras, digital videos etc. came tumbling out. The azure lake beautifully set off the golden yellow of the mountainside, painted thus by the mellow rays of the evening sun, on a canvas of crisp blue sky. Considered to be the most arduous and at the same time exhilarating is the cross country jeep drive to the Pong valley.

The trans Himalayan Tracts are something that will really attract the explorer in you to unwind the natural and man made wonders situated within the picturesque landscapes. Take up any of the customised jeep safari tours offered by the tourism board of India to the high altitude destinations of Leh, Ladakh and Kinnaur - Spiti, where the wilderness is still intact from commercialisation.

Ranging from short jeep side tours to long ranging holidays in the wild regions, the experience of driving through the mountainous valleys along winding passes and incredible heights is a journey every adventure seeker would love to have.