Ladakh has a way of making the road as memorable as the place you are driving towards. A turn can take you from a high mountain pass into a wide valley, a monastery can suddenly appear against a barren hillside, and a stretch of empty road can become the highlight of the day.
This sense of discovery sits at the heart of Defender Journeys, which returned for its fourth edition in January 2026 with nine routes and 23 journeys across India and beyond. From the high passes of Ladakh to the white sands of Kutch, the programme takes travellers across some of the country's most striking landscapes, combining the freedom of self-drive with off-road adventure, local experiences, regional flavours and stays at luxury hotels and boutique retreats.