Finding the most suitable vehicle for traveling is one of the time consuming task as there are so many options available but it is hard to decide as which vehicle would be the best choice. Selecting a vehicle for your holidays depends upon varies factors like how many people are traveling with you, how long is the journey, how much luggage do you have, what is the terrain you would be traveling in, what should be the fuel tank capacity etc.
It is widely believed that hiring a high end four wheel drive would be good for traveling but that is not always true. Hiring a Toyota Fortuner for 6 people would not be proved good in comparison to Innova SUV even though the Innova SUV would be a cheaper option here. If you are planning for a small outing from your office then you may go for a Minibus 18 seater or a you can find a Tempo Traveller in Delhi for rent easily.
Things you have to consider before starting your trip are like what's the best route option to take, how are the road conditions, will I be able to drive throughout the entire road trip, who should I travel with and keeping essential things like Flashlight, First Aid Kit, Road Helpline Numbers, Foot Pump & Puncture Repair Kit, Icebox, GPS/Navigation System
Usually for larger groups you can get good discounts on the complete packages so it is good to get a bargain by booking the stay and vehicle together. It also helps in getting the connectivity scheduled properly as there would be a single provider arranging the transport and stay so they manage everything accordingly while if you book the vehicles from one agent and stay from another agent then their timings might mismatch and you have to take care of adjusting all the mismatches personally which is an additional workload while you try to enjoy your holidays.
It is wise to travel with that travel agencies only which are registered under Tourism Ministry of India as they would have a certain level of standard maintained in their vehicles and hotels while any private agents are not answerable to anyone and they might cheat as well by charging higher then the standard rates.
The Minibus 18 seater and Tempo Traveler in Delhi for rent are easily available and they can be found in deluxe and luxury both segments. So depending upon your budget you can always choose from the best available options. Registered car agencies like International Tourist Company can provide variety of vehicles for different occasions and suggest the best options according to terrain requirements.
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab are the nearby states in which a tour can be organized by the office staff to go for a weekend trip although going too deep in Uttarakhand might not be possible in a 3 days holiday as some of the hilly area takes some time to travel and come back as well.
Sometimes having an AC in your vehicle might sounds like a necessity but in hilly area, the AC in some of the vehicles is turned off to carry the load properly and due to the cold weather conditions of hills it might not be required as well but when it comes to very cold conditions then a heater is required so your vehicle and the terrain should be clear to you before you start your journey and accordingly you have to keep the required clothing in the handbag.
Martin Wynn
