Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally
Off-road rally raid in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally (or simply "Cholistan Jeep Rally" or also known as "TDCP Cholistan Jeep Rally") is a rally raid type of off-road race, organised by the TDCP in Pakistan.[2] The event is annually run in the Cholistan Desert 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 in Ahmadpur East Tehsil. Around 100 drivers and teams from all over Pakistan participate and almost 100,000 visitors witness it every year.[2][3][4][5]
STOCK (A, B, C & D)
WOMEN (PRO and STOCK)
| Category | Rally raid[1] |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Inaugural season | 2005 |
| Classes | PREPARED (A, B, C & D) STOCK (A, B, C & D) WOMEN (PRO and STOCK) |
| Drivers | 100 (approx.) |
| Official website | www |
Overview
The purpose of holding this event in the heart of Cholistan desert is to show the outside world its history and rich culture and open this area as a winter tourist destination. It is anticipated that the event will receive widespread projection in print and electronic media.
In 2023, the rally happened between 6 and 12 February 2023. More than 100 drivers compete in the event.[6][7][8]
Winners
| Winner | Event Edition | Year [10] |
|---|---|---|
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 10th | 2015 |
| Hammad Ahmed Durrani | 11th | 2016 |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 12th | 2017 |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 13th | 2018 |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 14th | 2019 |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 15th | 2020 |
| Sahibzada Sultan | 16th | 2021 |
| Jaffar Magsi | 17th | 2022 |
| Fasil Hassan Khan | 18th | 2023 |
| Zain Mehmood | 19th | 2024[11] |
| Zain Mehmood | 20th | 2025[12] |
| Khalid Hameed Khan | 21st | 2026[13] |