Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally (or simply "Cholistan Jeep Rally" or also known as "TDCP Cholistan Jeep Rally") is a

rally raid Rally raid, also known as cross-country rallying, is a form of long distance off-road racing that takes place over several days. The length of the event can be as short as 2–3 days for a cross-country baja to as long as 15 days with marathon ra ...

type of off-road race, organised by the TDCP in

Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...

. The event is annually run in the

Cholistan Desert The Cholistan Desert ( ur, ; Punjabi: ), also locally known as Rohi (), is a desert in the southern part of Punjab, Pakistan that forms part of the Greater Thar Desert, which extends to Sindh province and the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is ...

venue. It was first introduced in 2005 by Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP). The event is run by the Government of Punjab. The rally initiates near the

Derawar Fort Derawar Fort ( ur, ) is a fortress in Ahmadpur East Tehsil, Punjab, Pakistan. Approximately 20 km south of the city of Ahmedpur East, the forty bastions of Derawar are visible for many miles in the Cholistan Desert. The walls have a pe ...

in Ahmadpur East Tehsil. Around 100 drivers and teams from all over Pakistan participate and almost 100,000 visitors witness it every year. The word "Jeep" in the name of the rally has nothing to do with the car company "Jeep". This rally is not sponsored by or for exclusive use of Jeep vehicles. In Pakistan, the name/word Jeep has been used interchangeably for off-road vehicles or SUVs. It is not uncommon to hear phrases like "I have a Toyota Land Cruiser jeep", or "I drive a Nissan Patrol jeep". The purpose to hold this event in the heart of Cholistan desert is to show outside world its history and rich culture and open this area as a winter tourist destination. It is anticipated that event will receive widespread projection in print and electronic media. In 2018, the rally is set to happen between 15 and 18 February 2018. This year more than 100 drivers would be competing including Nadir Magsi, one of the most renowned drivers in Pakistan. In 2020, Nadir Magsi wins the competition

Cooperation

The rally is held with cooperation of the following stake holders. * Houbara Foundation International Pakistan * Pakistan Army * Punjab Rangers * Toyota Indus Motor * Cholistan Development Authority * Punjab Wildlife Department * Bahawalpur 4 wheel club (Host Club) * Motor Sports Club Pakistan * Toyota Highway Motors * Bahawalpur 4x4 Club * Punjab Motor Racing Club * District Govt. Bahawalpur * Bahawalpur Police * District Govt. Bahawalnagar * Bahawalnagar Police * Print and Electronic media * Auto Racing Club Pakistan * Lahore 4 Wheel Drive Club

Winners

References

External links

Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally
s official website Rally competitions in Pakistan Culture of Punjab, Pakistan Rally raid races Cholistan Desert Tourism in Bahawalpur {{Motorsport-stub