The Desert Dash 2010 was held from Thursday Nov 25, 2010 to Sunday Nov 28, 2010, covering approximately 1300 kms over its 4 day run and took the participants across north Rajasthan
There were 13 participants in the event and included senior executives & business owners in their SUVs including the Range Rover Vogue, Audi Q7, Audi Q5, Mitsubishi Pajero, Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and the recently launched Skoda Yeti.
The vehicle scrutiny and the drivers briefing were held at The Aman, New Delhi and were followed by the ceremonial flag-off from the same venue
The event was divided into 3 legs spread over 4 days:
Leg 1 – Alsisar Mahal to Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner;
Leg 3 – Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner to Khimsar Dunes Village; &
Leg 4 – Khimsar Fort to Amanbagh, Alwar
Participants drove across the scenic countryside and over sand dunes. Surprise time and passage controls were placed all along the route. Penalties accumulated over 3 days determined the final ranking. Each day ended with a gala dinner and entertainment at the night halt venues including Alsisar Mahal, Lallgarh Palace, Khimsar Fort & Amanbagh
The event concluded with a grand prize distribution and poolside rally ball at Amanbagh. There were special prizes from Swarovski for winners across various categories
The Desert Dash 2010 Images