4×4, Desert & Overland

4×4, Desert & Overland

Desert, dunes and sand

Sand driving from the Thar and the Rann of Kutch to the Gulf and Saudi rally-raid circuit: Dakar and the W2RC, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Dubai International Baja, Africa Eco Race, plus Rajasthan and Gujarat tourism calendars for Indian desert drives. Indian rally-raids (Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm, India Baja) look dormant and need confirming before we cover them.

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Stories

The story behind itDesert, dunes and sand

Why the Rann of Kutch is a desert only half the year

Dev Rathoredev_overland

1 day ago · 3 min read

Buyer's viewDesert, dunes and sand

Which tyres to buy for sand driving in India, and what pressure to run

Dev Rathoredev_overland

4 days ago · 3 min read

Owner's guideDesert, dunes and sand

What a self-drive Rann Utsav trip costs in 2026-27

Dev Rathoredev_overland

6 days ago · 3 min read

ExplainerDesert, dunes and sand

Do you need a permit to drive into the Rann of Kutch? What it costs and where your 4x4 has to stop

Dev Rathoredev_overland

1 week ago · 3 min read

NewsDesert, dunes and sand

Dubai International Baja set for 5 to 8 November, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge to decide the 2026 W2RC titles from 22 November

Dev Rathoredev_overland

1 week ago · 3 min read

Who we follow here

The makers, builders, series, organisers, clubs and bodies whose news this subtopic carries.

Dakar Rally (ASO)SAFIA-FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC)FRAbu Dhabi Desert ChallengeAEDubai International BajaAEEmirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO)AEAfrica Eco RaceFRMaruti Suzuki Desert StormINRajasthan Tourism - Desert Festival, JaisalmerINJaisalmer and Desert National Park (Rajasthan Tourism)INGujarat Tourism (TCGL) - Great Rann of KutchINRann Utsav Tent City (Dhordo) booking siteINRann of Kutch online permit portal (Govt of Gujarat)INCougar Motorsport - The Desert DashIN

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