Off-road driver training academy - Mahindra Adventure

Start with the fundamentals of 4x4 driving — understand your vehicle, learn the right techniques, read the terrain and get familiar with recovery — before putting it all into practice on purpose-built trails. From steep climbs and descents to side slopes, articulation tracks, water crossings, rocks and slush, every obstacle is an opportunity to build a better understanding of your 4x4 and sharpen your driving skills.

Guided by professional off-road instructors, you’ll learn how to approach terrain with the right technique, control and confidence. It’s the first step into real off-roading: practical 4x4 skills, hands-on experience and a 4x4 Fundamentals Certification to take home.

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4x4 Fundamentals, Igatpuri
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals, Igatpuri

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Igatpuri, Maharashtra

12th September,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
4x4 Fundamentals MSPT, Chennai
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals MSPT, Chennai

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

19th September,  2026

₹ 3,500 to
Moonlight Adventure - Getting Dirty (MSPT, Chennai)
Beginner

Off-road Training

Moonlight Adventure - Getting Dirty (MSPT, Chennai)

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

26th September,  2026

₹ 7,500 to
4x4 Fundamentals Coorg
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Coorg

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Coorg, Karnataka

10th October,  2026

₹ 9,500 to
4x4 Fundamentals Coorg
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Coorg

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Coorg, Karnataka

11th October,  2026

₹ 9,500 to
4x4 Fundamentals Kottayam
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Kottayam

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Kottayam, Kerala

17th October,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
4x4 Fundamentals Kottayam
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Kottayam

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Kottayam, Kerala

18th October,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
4x4 Fundamentals Hyderabad
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Hyderabad

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Hyderabad, Telangana

To be Announced

₹ 8,000 to
Coming Soon
4x4 Fundamentals Hyderabad
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Hyderabad

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Hyderabad, Telangana

To be Announced

₹ 8,000 to
Coming Soon
4x4 Fundamentals Igatpuri
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Igatpuri

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Igatpuri, Maharashtra

22nd August,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
Event Completed
4x4 Fundamentals MSPT Chennai
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals MSPT Chennai

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

22nd August,  2026

₹ 3,500 to
Event Completed
4x4 Fundamentals MSPT Chennai
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals MSPT Chennai

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

8th August,  2026

₹ 3,500 to
Event Completed
4x4 Fundamentals Delhi Moonlit Trails
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Delhi Moonlit Trails

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Faridabad, Haryana

8th August,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
Event Completed
Trail Survivor Igatpuri
Intermediate

Off-road Training

Trail Survivor Igatpuri

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Igatpuri, Maharashtra

1st August,  2026

₹ 23,000 to
Event Completed
4x4 Fundamentals Chandigarh
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Chandigarh

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Chandigarh, Punjab

25th July,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
Event Completed
4x4 Fundamentals Bangalore
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Bangalore

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Bangalore, Karnataka

19th July,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
Event Completed
4x4 Fundamental Bangalore
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamental Bangalore

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Bangalore, Karnataka

18th July,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
Event Completed
4x4 Fundamentals Igatpuri
Beginner

Off-road Training

4x4 Fundamentals Igatpuri

Adventure Seeker 4x4 Learning

Igatpuri, Maharashtra

12th July,  2026

₹ 8,000 to
Event Completed
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OUR COURSES

This course is for the rookie off-road enthusiasts. It’s an elementary course where participants join in the morning and are through by afternoon. The focus is to keep things simple and let participants enjoy 4x4 driving in a safe and controlled environment.
This course is one level above Getting Dirty where the theory is more technical – delving deeper into the vehicle's dynamics and driving techniques. The obstacles are tougher, along with the added challenge of night off-roading. The Trail Survivor is an overnight course that has no pre requisites.
This exclusive seasonal course takes place in the lap of nature in virgin snow of Leh. If you’ve always wanted to brave the winters and take on Mother Nature, the Snow Survivor is for you. Take lessons from the experts and learn to successfully pilot our Mahindra Thars on exclusive trails curated just for you.
The Desert Survivor Course will teach participants the art of driving a vehicle in sand effectively. Scorpios and Thars will be the trainer vehicles and participants will be taken on an overnight course to teach them the finer nuances of throttle control, gear selection, steering techniques and vehicle recovery techniques. Accommodation, meals and trainer vehicles will be part of the package, all one needs to do is arrive and hit the dunes. Arrival would be in Jaisalmer at 3.00pm, course would start in the evening around 4.30pm. It will include night off-roading on the dunes. The next day would involve teaching recovery techniques. Participants would be free to leave at 2.30pm.
A course unlike any other, the Global Explorer covers advanced driving and recovery techniques, basic vehicle repairs, basic first-aid training and three days of hardcore off-roading followed by a skill test on the final day! There’s a minimum eligibility criteria, all invitees have to complete the Trail Survivor Course.
This course is for the rookie off-road enthusiasts. It’s an elementary course where participants join in the morning and are through by afternoon. The focus is to keep things simple and let participants enjoy 4x4 driving in a safe and controlled environment.
This course is one level above Getting Dirty where the theory is more technical – delving deeper into the vehicle's dynamics and driving techniques. The obstacles are tougher, along with the added challenge of night off-roading. The Trail Survivor is an overnight course that has no pre requisites.
This exclusive seasonal course takes place in the lap of nature in virgin snow of Leh. If you’ve always wanted to brave the winters and take on Mother Nature, the Snow Survivor is for you. Take lessons from the experts and learn to successfully pilot our Mahindra Thars on exclusive trails curated just for you.
The Desert Survivor Course will teach participants the art of driving a vehicle in sand effectively. Scorpios and Thars will be the trainer vehicles and participants will be taken on an overnight course to teach them the finer nuances of throttle control, gear selection, steering techniques and vehicle recovery techniques. Accommodation, meals and trainer vehicles will be part of the package, all one needs to do is arrive and hit the dunes. Arrival would be in Jaisalmer at 3.00pm, course would start in the evening around 4.30pm. It will include night off-roading on the dunes. The next day would involve teaching recovery techniques. Participants would be free to leave at 2.30pm.
A course unlike any other, the Global Explorer covers advanced driving and recovery techniques, basic vehicle repairs, basic first-aid training and three days of hardcore off-roading followed by a skill test on the final day! There’s a minimum eligibility criteria, all invitees have to complete the Trail Survivor Course.

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BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD

What will I learn at the 4x4 Fundamentals course?

When should I use 4L while off-roading?

How do I approach obstacles while maintaining vehicle control?

What kind of obstacles will I encounter during the training?

Do I need previous off-road driving experience to join?

Can I take the intermediate course without doing the basic course first?

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