![]() So, we thought of a bus,” says Co-Founder, Sanjay Madan. At that time, we got requests from people wanting to travel in leisure. “We tried and tested this route in 2017, 18 and 19, with a 50-day journey from Delhi to London in customers’ self-driven cars. This first-ever hop-on/hop-off bus service between India and London will cut through 18 countries, covering 20,000 km in 70 days. Now, Gurugram-based travel company Adventures Overland that offers road trips and cross border drives across six continents, is working to replicate that idea with their ‘Bus to London’. Groups of people used to pack their bags and travel from Europe to Asia in buses. On its return journey from London, the bus will be renamed ‘Bus to India’, and participants have the option to join for the entire duration or one or more legs.īetween the mid-1950s and late 1970s, Hippie Trail was a hit. Let’s see how things change by then,” adds a hopeful Agarwal. We are also planning domestic trips to Rajasthan in December. But, we wanted to do this bus trip, and the lockdown gave us the time to plan it. After that till now there has been no trip. “Our last trip was the Winter Drive to Russia in February. Like every other travel firm, the pandemic has impacted their business. The plan is to have one bus but we can make it two buses also, one after the other,” informs Agarwal and Madan adds, “When we start taking bookings, submitting a COVID-19 negative report will be made compulsory.” ![]() “We are waiting for the new travel guidelines post COVID. The duo has not started taking bookings yet. The total cost of the one-way trip amounts to `15 lakh per person.” Madan, 44, says, “For instance, we will go to France by bus and from there, then cover a distance of 100km out of the total distance of 20,000km in a ferry. And with the Bus to London, they hope add another record.Out of 70 days, 45 days are chalked out for travel and the rest for sightseeing and stay. Till date, the duo has taken passionate road trippers to more than 70 countries around the world. In 2013, we did several trips, and we went on to make 14 Limca Book Records together,” says Madan. “Since both of us were on the same page, we got together and formed this company in 2012. While Madan had become the first Indian to drive to the world’s highest motorable road at Khardung La (5,602 m) in a Tata Nano (626 cc), Agarwal was the first Indian to drive from London to India. Madan and Agarwal met in 2011 when the two had registered their names in the Limca Book of Records. An experienced English speaking local guide will travel with the group to ensure smooth communication,” adds Co-Founder Tushar Agarwal, 39. And when you open the sliding door of your VW T6 in the morning, you will know why you rented a camper.“We will take charge of documentation, paperwork, visas, and permits to ensure that the participants get to completely focus on experiencing the journey. You want to leave everyday life behind right from the start of your holiday? Don’t mess with the same old people at the hotel buffet! Your time out begins directly at the wheel of your camper van as soon as you leave – because you know: The way is the goal and that’s a good thing! Wherever you stop in between is your decision – this can be directly on a lake shore or a beach. Rent a VW T6 California and experience unforgettable moments When your children ask “When do we finally arrive?” – you simply drive to the next parking lot, make coffee, cocoa for the children and sit in the sun on your camping chairs. Your campsite is overcrowded and on a busy road? Don’t worry, the perfect match is just 5 kilometers away. Whenever you think your trip is not going according to plan, you will often have the best experiences. ![]() Furthermore, you will quickly experience that nothing can go wrong. And the best of all is you always have your mobile holiday home with you. Once you’re sitting in your camper, you’re the lord of the road.
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