Tourism in India is a vast industry that attracts several visitors to explore the country. Some aim to enjoy the natural beauty, while some want to understand the decade-old culture and heritage. And some wish to rush into experiencing adrenaline through several adventurous and fun activities.
India is a paramount one-stop destination consisting of rivers with wild and ferocious rapids
From the Ganges to the Teesta River, Kali River to the Kundalika River, it covers the North, South, and western India. It has given elbow room for adventure fanatics to experience rafting in different spots across the country.
Do you know which vehicles are used to transport these huge river rafts? How do these reach the riverside shores? What types of vehicles can handle the heavy load? What type of vehicle is required to transport rafts? Are they tailored and specific to certain states? How are these river rafts moved from campsites to starting and ending points on the rivers? Are these vehicles customised? Which vehicles can transport them? Let’s look at these tailored and robust cars that these rafting guides use.
Rafts on the Top
A super-eco passenger cargo auto, specially used in rural regional spaces very lovingly known as a tam tam. Scooters India Limited aimed to curate this vehicle for accommodating 8-12 passengers along with their luggage. It gets easier for people living in and around the village to reach from one destination to another in a very cost-effective way. Available in different fuel options, making it a popular choice.
It’s robust and sturdy. Its Center top is straight in shape with a length of 6-7 feet, which makes it optimum for River rafting to be placed. All 3 rafts with a weight of 90-95kgs can easily be kept on top, tied with ropes. This prevents the raft from jumping or slipping. The Vikram Auto tam tam is a favourite choice in Maharashtra’s Kundalike River rafting sites in Kolad. It’s affordable and also helps the rafting companies to send customers, guides, and rafts in one vehicle from the campsite to the start and end rafting points.
Mahindra Max Sabka Favourite
A commercial pickup vehicle with a diesel engine. It is curated for inter-city cargo transport. It is most used and popular amongst River rafting companies as it gives an option to customize it according to the needs. It has a 4-cylinder diesel engine.
Capacity is around 1.3 to 2.0 tonnes. The Engine has a 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 70hp and 200 Nm of torque. 5-speed transmission.Payload capacity of 1.3 to 2.0 tonnes.
Its suspensions support both front and rear for carrying heavy loads easily and smoothly. It is manufactured by Mahindra and Mahindra, the decade-old Indian automobile and multinational company. 90 percent of the Rafting companies prefer a Mahindra Max for its build, affordability, sturdiness, space, and powerful performance on muddy and offbeat roads.
Bolero Camper, the Next Popular Truck
Multipurpose, strong, and extremely reliable. It was manufactured by Mahindras in collaboration with the Campervan factory Pvt LTD. It was part of the bolero camper. It has a 4-cylinder, turbo-powered engine with 2.5liters. 5-speed manual transmission. It has a capacity of 1000kg. It is curated for both cargo and passenger movement. It is designed in such a way that it is comfortable, feasible, and spacious. It’s a 5-seater passenger and cargo vehicle.
Jeeps are Always Trending
It’s the most impregnable, secure, safe, and practical vehicle. Inflatable river rafts can be easily accommodated on the hard shell. The top of the vehicle has good length and space to tie your raft, but you will need a robust rack for the same. If you wish to deflate the rafts, then there is enough space for the same. Be it a Jeep Wrangler, a Jeep Camper, a Jeep Gladiator, a Willys Jeep, or a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Every ready, sturdy, robust, and terrain-friendly. Customise it or not, you can easily manage to load your passengers and adventure equipment on it.
One For All
The Indian automobile industry has invested in curating robust and highly effective vehicles that are apt for the Adventure world. A special mention goes to the spacious attributes to fit in rafts and passengers, and its robust, sturdy build. Powerful tyres for crossing rough terrains that might be muddy. A mix of practicality and daily usage, they are excellent for being cost-effective for adventure businesses.