By Jaguar Land Rover introduces the Defender journey in India. It is a curated self-drive adventure program in Defender vehicles across India. The Defender journeys offer a wild and harmonious experience of the rugged SUV in all terrains along with luxury stays, hospitality, and lifestyle experiences like cultural immersion and drive across some of the most iconic routes in India. No better opportunity offers a complete defender Driving experience. Cougar motorsports have been authorized to plan and execute Defender Journeys in India. The Defender journey will be a multi-day program that happens in 4 different phases. There will be 5 Defenders deployed in each journey, thus offering just 5 driving slots, to provide a highly exclusive and personalized experience.
The first phase of the Defender journey is curated as the ‘Konkan experience’. The Konkan experience is a 7-day-long journey from Goa to Banglore. Driving across the Konkan coast to explore the towns and the hills of the western ghats and everything in between. The Konkan experience will be an adventure-filled journey with surprises, whether it is exploring the beaches that dot the coast or sipping artisanal coffee in the cool mountain air. The second phase is curated as the ‘Nilgiri experience’ it’s a journey from Bengaluru to Coimbatore over 7 days.
The Nilgiri experience is surrounded by lush nature, through the western ghats, and the famous tea plantation of the Nilgiris. This journey includes travelling through the forests, exploring a tiger reserve, staying in luxurious locations, and unwinding with a gorgeous sunset cruise. The third phase is curated as the ‘Coromandel experience’ its a journey between Coimbatore and Chennai across the eastern ghats and the extraordinary coast that straddles the Bay of Bengal. The Coromandel experience is a culturally rich journey providing complete immersion into the region’s colourful heritage and tradition.
The final phase of the journey is curated as the ‘Malabar experience’ its a journey between Coimbatore and Kochi to explore the famous tranquil backwaters of Kerala along with its unique geography of Munnar hill station, unspoiled beaches and Kerala’s rich culture and spices. The Malabar experience will be more exciting. It is a pursuit that will amaze travellers every step of the way and more.
Cougar motorsport is authorized to plan and execute the Defender journey. A team of trained Land Rover instructors will lead and guide every journey to make the overall experience seamless and convenient for the participating clients. Rohit Suri, President, and Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India, said: “The Defender clients are active and adventurous. Defender, with its iconic driving capabilities and design, offers the perfect opportunity to engage our discerning clients with a program to explore the cultural diversity of our beautiful country; be it the stunning coastal regions, whitewashed peaks of the Himalayas or the ephemeral dunes of the Thar. Each journey is bound to be a trip of a lifetime.” More journeys will be curated and introduced throughout 2023.
