An Excuse to Indulge

When you have a Maruti Suzuki Jimny at your disposal, all you need is an excuse to go off the road

- Joshua Varghese

THEY SAY THAT THE GRASS IS GREENER T on the other side. As a city-dweller, there are times when I envy those who live far away from the congestion, pollution, and general lack of peace that a metropolitan city supplies generously. While early retirement is not an option for many, a quick getaway adventure in a boring and mundane life is within reach. That is what this drive is about. Finding new trails and coming back with memorable tales. For me, it was made possible by our trusty bright red Maruti Suzuki Jimny.

The inspiration for our first destination came at the end of a particularly exasperating day when peace and quiet seemed like a luxury. When thinking about all the tranquil places one could go to, the idea of driving on a salt flat appealed to me instantly. If I did not have access to a Jimny right then, as in most of my schemes, this one, too, would have been shelved immediately to await further planning. That is the beauty of this SUV. AIl it needs is a tank full of petrol, enough engine oil, and air in the tyres. Then it is ready to go just anywhere one is brave enough to take it to. A few bags were packed and the Jimny joined other cars on the highway as we made our way to Dasada in Gujarat.