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Sand Survivor

24th to 26th Nov, 2023

Prices starting from

₹ 28,000

(per head)

Off-Road Training Academy

Sand Survivor

The Desert Survivor Course will teach participants the art of driving a vehicle in sand effectively. Scorpios and Thars will be the trainer vehicles and participants will be taken on an overnight course to teach them the finer nuances of throttle control, gear selection, steering techniques and vehicle recovery techniques. Accommodation, meals and trainer vehicles will be part of the package, all one needs to do is arrive and hit the dunes. Arrival would be in Jaisalmer at 3.00pm, course would start in the evening around 4.30pm. It will include night off-roading on the dunes. The next day would involve teaching recovery techniques. Participants would be free to leave at 2.30pm.

Covid Protocol
  • Each participant must produce a Covid vaccination certificate (both doses) or RTPCR / Rapid Antigen Covid Negative report from a maximum of 48 hours before the commencement of the event.
  • Mahindra Adventure will supply each participant with a hygiene kit which includes masks, sanitisers and gloves.
  • Participants will have to don masks during all kinds of group activities and must exercise covid appropriate behaviour.
  • For Trail Survivor/Global Explorer participants, only single occupancy rooms will be issued in light of covid norms.
Quick Facts
  • Date

    24th to 26th Nov, 2023

  • Adventure Type

    Off-Road Training

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Location

    Jaisalmer

  • Price

    ₹ 28,000 (per head)
    ₹ 33,000 (driver + non driving pax)

Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Fly into Jodhpur/Jaisalmer. The course starts at 4:30pm followed by dinner on the dunes.
  • Day 2
    Day time driving session. The course ends at 4:30 pm.
  • Day 3
    Fly out from Jodhpur/Jaisalmer.
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Event Details

Inclusions
  • Refreshments and lunch
  • T-shirt and cap
  • Certificates
  • Basic 4wd theory
  • Introduction to off-roading techniques
  • 4x4 Trainer vehicle
  • Official photographs
  • 4wd recovery techniques
  • Accommodation for 2 nights (Single occupancy)
Exclusions
  • Flight tickets to and from respective locations
  • Airport transfers
  • Off-road shoes/Gumboots
  • Refreshments/Lunch for visitors

Booking

  • Event

    Sand Survivor

  • Date

    24th to 26th Nov, 2023

  • Prices Starting from

    ₹ 28,000
    (per head)

Disclaimer: Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event due to any Covid related norms issued by the government.

  • Pro Stock Category
  • Modified Category
  • Pro Modified Category

Eligible Vehicles

Mahindra Thar CRDe/DI 4x4

Legal Modifications:

Protection
  • Anti Roll Bar Disconnect/Modification
    Allowed
  • Skid Plates
    Allowed
  • Roll Cage
    Compulsory
  • Seatbelts
    Compulsory (3-point minimum)
Engine
  • Engine Swap
    Not Allowed
  • Performance Chip
    Not Allowed
  • Air Filter
    Not Allowed
  • Modified Exhaust
    Not Allowed
  • Modified Turbocharger
    Not Allowed
  • Modified Intercoolr
    Not Allowed
Drivetrain
  • Gearbox Swap
    Not Allowed
  • Axle Swap
    Not Allowed
  • Axle Ratio Change
    Not Allowed
  • Differential Lock
    Only MLD from M&M
  • Hub Lock
    Auto/Manual/Fixed
  • Brake Modification
    Not Allowed
Suspension
  • Torsion Bar Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Torsion Bar Setting
    Allowed
  • IFS to Solid Axle Conversion
    Not Allowed
  • Leaf Spring Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Shackle Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Shock Absorber Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Bush Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Anti Roll Bar Disconnect/Modification
    Not Allowed
  • SPOA
    Not Allowed
  • Coil Spring Conversion (FR/RR)
    Not Allowed
Body
  • Door Removal
    Not Allowed
  • Canopy Removal
    Allowed
  • Hard Top
    Allowed
  • Fender Modification
    Allowed
  • Body Lift
    Allowed
  • Chassis Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Wheelbase Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Shortened Body
    Not Allowed
Equipment
  • Tyres
    Up to 32 inch MT
  • Rims
    Steel/Alloy
  • Spare Tyre
    1 Nos
  • Sand Track
    1 Nos
  • Winch
    1 Nos
  • Tree Trunk Protector
    Allowed
  • Winch Cable Damper
    Compulsory if winch installed
  • Snatch Block
    Not Allowed
  • Pintle Hook
    Allowed
  • Limb Risers
    Allowed
  • Additional Battery
    Not Allowed
  • Air Jack
    Not Allowed
  • High lift Jack
    Not Allowed
  • Air Compressor
    Not Allowed
  • Kinetic Tow Straps
    Not Allowed
  • D-Hooks
    Not Allowed
  • Jerry Can
    Not Allowed
  • Shovel
    Not Allowed
  • Ground Anchor
    Not Allowed

Eligible Vehicles

Mahindra Thar CRDe/DI, MM540/550, Classic, Legend, Invader & Heritage Mahindra 4x4s

Legal Modifications:

Protection
  • Bumpers
    Allowed
  • Skid Plates
    Allowed
  • Roll Cage
    Compulsory
  • Seatbelts
    Compulsory (3-point minimum)
Engine
  • Engine Swap
    Allowed with M&M Engines only
  • Performance Chip
    Allowed
  • Air Filter
    Allowed
  • Modified Exhaust
    Allowed
  • Modified Turbocharger
    Allowed
  • Modified Intercooler
    Allowed
Drivetrain
  • Gearbox Swap
    Allowed with M&M Gearbox/Transfer case only
  • Axle Swap
    Allowed with M&M Axles only
  • Axle Ratio Change
    Allowed
  • Differential Lock
    Rear Only
  • Hub Lock
    Auto/Manual/Fixed
  • Brake Modification
    Allowed
Suspension
  • Torsion Bar Modification
    Allowed
  • Torsion Bar Setting
    Allowed
  • IFS to Solid Axle Conversion
    Not Allowed
  • Leaf Spring Modification
    Allowed
  • Shackle Modification
    Allowed
  • Shock Absorber Modification
    Allowed without remote canister
  • Bush Modification
    Allowed
  • Anti-Roll Bar Disconnect/Modification
    Allowed
  • SPOA
    Allowed
  • Coil Spring Conversion (FR/RR)
    Not Allowed
Body
  • Door Removal
    Not Allowed if originally equipped
  • Canopy Removal
    Allowed
  • Hard Top
    Allowed
  • Fender Modification
    Allowed
  • Body Lift
    Allowed
  • Chassis Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Wheelbase Modification
    Not Allowed
  • Shortened Body
    Not Allowed
Equipment
  • Tyres
    Up to 35 inch MT
  • Rims
    Steel/Alloy
  • Spare Tyre
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Sand Track
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Winch
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Tree Trunk Protector
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Winch Cable Damper
    Compulsory if winch installed
  • Snatch Block
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Pintle Hook
    Compulsory
  • Limb Risers
    Allowed
  • Additional Battery
    Not Allowed
  • Air/Hydraulic Jack
    Not Allowed
  • High lift Jack
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Air Compressor
    Not Allowed
  • Kinetic Tow Straps
    Up to 2 Nos Allowed
  • D-Hooks
    Up to 4 Nos Allowed
  • Jerry Can
    Not Allowed
  • Shovel
    Not Allowed
  • Ground Anchor
    Not Allowed

Eligible Vehicles

Mahindra Thar CRDe/DI, MM540/550, Classic, Legend, Invader & Heritage Mahindra 4x4s

Legal Modifications:

Protection
  • Bumpers
    Allowed
  • Skid Plates
    Allowed
  • Roll Cage
    Compulsory
  • Seatbelts
    Compulsory (3-point minimum)
Engine
  • Engine Swap
    Allowed
  • Performance Chip
    Allowed
  • Air Filter
    Allowed
  • Modified Exhaust
    Allowed
  • Modified Turbocharger
    Allowed
  • Modified Intercooler
    Allowed
Drivetrain
  • Gearbox Swap
    Allowed with any Gearbox/Transfer case
  • Axle Swap
    Allowed with any make
  • Axle Ratio Change
    Allowed
  • Differential Lock
    Front & Rear
  • Hub Lock
    Auto/Manual/Fixed
  • Brake Modification
    Allowed
Suspension
  • Torsion Bar Modification
    Allowed
  • Torsion Bar Setting
    Allowed
  • IFS to Solid Axle Conversion
    Allowed
  • Leaf Spring Modification
    Allowed
  • Shackle Modification
    Allowed
  • Shock Absorber Modification
    Allowed with remote canister
  • Bush Modification
    Allowed
  • Anti-Roll Bar Disconnect/Modification
    Allowed
  • SPOA
    Allowed
  • Coil Spring Conversion (FR/RR)
    Not Allowed
Body
  • Door Removal
    Not Allowed if originally equipped
  • Canopy Removal
    Allowed
  • Hard Top
    Allowed
  • Fender Modification
    Allowed
  • Body Lift
    Allowed
  • Chassis Modification
    Allowed
  • Wheelbase Modification
    Allowed
  • Shortened Body
    Allowed
Equipment
  • Tyres
    Up to 40 inch MT
  • Rims
    Steel/Alloy
  • Spare Tyre
    Up to 2 Nos Allowed
  • Sand Track
    Up to 2 Nos Allowed
  • Winch
    Up to 2 Nos Allowed
  • Tree Trunk Protector
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Winch Cable Damper
    Compulsory if winch installed
  • Snatch Block
    Up to 2 Nos Allowed
  • Pintle Hook
    Compulsory
  • Limb Risers
    Allowed
  • Additional Battery
    Allowed
  • Air/Hydraulic Jack
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • High lift Jack
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Air Compressor
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Kinetic Tow Straps
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • D-Hooks
    Up to 4 Nos Allowed
  • Jerry Can
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Shovel
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed
  • Ground Anchor
    Up to 1 Nos Allowed