Image gallery: OVERDRIVE Volvo 5 Senses Drive
We began our journey from the historic hotel Ramgarh Heritage in Panchkula near Chandigarh
Bert and Vijay Parmar brief the participants the night before we were set to leave
Our fleet of S60 Cross Countrys, XC60s and XC90s stand against the beautiful backdrop of Ramgarh Heritage
The smooth and fast Himalayan Expressway that connects Zirakpur in Punjab to Parwanoo in Himachal Pradesh was where we got to stretch the legs of our powerful Volvo SUVs
We drove over a narrow, muddy road to Narkhanda, when the weather changed from cloudy to raining in a matter of minutes
Driving over the treacherous terrain, strewn with sharp rocks, the Volvos managed it all
Driving off-road was a first time experience for many of the participants
It was quite an experience, interacting with the locals and introducing our senses to the local culture
Quick stops doubled up as selfie time
River rafting is one of the many activities that one can opt to do when in the Kullu Valley. These vans carry rafts upstream the river Beas after patrons are done rafting
The beautiful Jacaranda flowers add a dash of colour to the landscape
The result of a hard day after driving off-road
The XC60 is pretty capable both on and off-road
Take a dip in the river and sunbathe on the rocks. That's the way of life for these kids
Selfie time at the shallow end of the river Beas
The Volvos and the Beas
Jagged rockfaces line the road leading up to the Jalori Pass
A brief halt en route to Lake Parashar
The 'Pitch the tent' competition was entertaining for both the participants as well as the onlookers
The mesmerising Parashar Lake and the temple next to it sent most in a state of pensive silence
Images by: Suresh Narayanan and Anis Shaikh
