Introduction

Jeep safari is for those who want to let the wild spirit in their heart to set free under the blue sky. India has a huge variety of terrains varying from the cold and barren mountains of leh to the lush green jungles of Kaziranga. The unexplored territory of the desert state of Rajasthan to the wild life sanctuaries all over the country can be covered in a jeep safari. The jeep safari gives you the opportunity of controlling the trip in your own way, making your own way through the thick bushes or halting on the highway in the middle of nowhere.

Jeep safari is the best way to travel on a rugged terrain, hilly terrain, desert or any other off beaten track in India. The jeep safari is best suitable to explore the terrain of the Himalayan region where you drive through various passes and the wild rivers. The silence of the mountains where there is no sign of life for miles gives you the mental peace which cannot be experienced in the cities.

The most popular destination for jeep safari is the leh-ladakh region as it provide a rugged terrain along with the temples and monasteries which is a rejuvenating experience of its own. The jeep safari gives you the option to move at your own pace, its for those who thinks ‘the journey is more important than the destination’. It fulfills all the desires of a wanderer who enjoys the night under the stars then in a luxurious suite.

There are many cross country jeep safaris organized round the year by various travel operators which gives you the chance to cover the whole country at one go. The Jeep Safari lets your senses sway to the romance of the surroundings as you pass forts, palaces, historical landmarks and villages.

Jeep safari is not just restricted to the Himalayan region, it is a good option to explore the natural heritage of the various national parks and wild life sanctuaries. It is an enthralling experience to explore the secrets of a jungle clinging on to a jeep and being told exciting stories of wild encounters by the accompanying guide. It takes you the interiors of the jungle and you can observe the wild animals in their natural habitat, clicking away their pictures simultaneously.

Beside the hills, you can also travel around the cities, forts, places and deserts of Rajasthan in on jeep safaris. Jeeps can take you to the interiors of a village or a town where huge buses are not able to reach. This not only increases the excitement but also you get to see much more.

The jeep safari is a new concept in India and was earlier restricted to the elite people because of the high costs involved in it but now the trend is changing. The number of people going on a jeep safari is increasing day by day and now people are willing to take a jeep safari to the leh region to explore the picturesque landscapes of the Himalayan region.