Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd recently concluded the ‘Monastery Escape 2012’ which was held under the Mahindra Adventure umbrella brand.
The Monastery Escape was held between July 27th and August 5th, 2012. 20 expedition ready vehicles, including XUV500, Thar and Scorpio were driven from Delhi to Leh and back via some of the most treacherous passes in the Himalayas over ten days, traversing more than 3000kms.
Starting from the green hills of Manali, the convoy followed the waterfalls alongside to reach the picturesque Rohtang pass. The climb continued to nearly 14,000 ft to Sarchu, a place where beauty surpasses the level of oxygen in the air. The fleet of Mahindra vehicles braved the cold biting wind and moved towards the land of monasteries, Leh. Having crossed treacherous passes like Thangla Pass, one could finally breathe well as the convoy entered the lush green valley of Ladakh. Enroute to Leh, one could traverse through the world’s highest motorable pass at 18,400 ft at Khardung La. The route from Leh to Srinagar was every traveler’s paradise while the adventurers also paid homage to the soldiers at the Kargil war memorial at Drass. The journey continued to the land of Chinar, Srinagar, where the entire team stayed in the beautiful wooden houseboats at Nageen lake.
Finally, the last leg of the journey was made from Srinagar to Delhi, while crossing the beautiful fields in Punjab, thus concluding the Drive of a Lifetime with Monastery Escape 2012.
