Our RV – Overland Truck
TAURUS – India’s First Luxury Overland Truck – one of a kind
Complete Mobile Camping Concept!
Taurus is 5 Star for those who are passionate for outdoors,
not for those who seek 5 Star comforts.
We have introduced a new concept of holidays with ‘mobile glamping’ (self contained mobile camping unit) in the tourism industry for bespoke holidays. We are the trend setter for caravan tourism in India! Our Overland Truck is to enjoy long overlanding holidays with facilities for food and camping on the go in remote unexplored and lesser explored areas. We have equipped our overland truck with the best of equipment/ facilities to make the best ‘mobile camping’ and raised the standards of outdoor holidays in India. Its the most elaborate RV (recreational vehicle), hybrid overland truck (with features of caravan, campervan, motorhome) to organise exhilarating outdoor experiential vacation with total ‘freedom and flexibility’ and its home away from home.
In the West more and more people are turning to RVs, caravans and motor homes to escape COVID-19 — and get away from it to ensure the social distancing on their holidays, the only way to save yourself from Corona, as there is no treatment as of now.
“When you’re staying in an RV – its home away from home and you are 100 per cent in complete control of your environment, it’s like being at home.” And its safest holidays from Corona Virus.
WHY TAURUS now ?
After the arrival of Corona people have suddenly realised the value of RV holidays in India too, as the Western world where RVs tourism is fully developed are buying more RVs now, as it’s a safer option than flying or staying in hotels on vacation. As of now, probably India has less than a dozen RV tour operators. And there is no caravan park in India, as there has been no need. So, even if people get RVs there are many apprehensions and hurdles i.e. security being the main concern, where to find locations for RV parking, etc.
We have operated for 6 years and we have done lots of ground work and operations and local liaison in Rajasthan, Kutch (Gujarat), Himachal, Spiti Valley and Ladakh. So, our guests don’t have to worry where scout for exotic locations, safety security, replenishment of water, fresh veggies, etc. And above all, you don’t have to cook and wash dishes!
We are the best in India today – No. 1 indeed!
And above all, Capt Suresh Sharma, as a veteran of the Indian army and with 20 years of caravaning experience makes TAURUS by far the best choice in India, than going with a driver!
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Why is Taurus a luxury overland truck? All over ‘overland trucks’ have very basic facilities for camping and to carry bigger groups of 20 or more to make it’s economics work. Taurus takes only 8 guests (in some cases 12), has the most elaborate kitchen amongst all overland trucks globally, one toilet onboard, two field toilets, recreational games, Weber barbecue grill, etc.
TAURUS offers ‘nomadic lifestyle’ holidays on its overlanding expeditions for the seasoned or experienced travellers as well as first-timers who either have belly fire for outdoor experiential holidays and wanderlust or are keen to ignite such fire. But comprehend what to expect and how to live on outdoor exploratory trips offered by Green Dot Expeditions. If yes, then look no further than TAURUS.
Taurus is available in two modes: static camping, mobile camping.
FACILITIES & FEATURES
All the components and equipment have been selected after research and test/ trials and are from the best brands in India and some are imported, to ensure to minimize the chance of failure and prevent unpleasantness for our guests.
SEATS FOR TRAVELLING: Taurus has got 8 ‘front facing’ high quality reclining seats to prevent fatigue.
ACCOMMODATION: Taurus has the most comfortable sleeping arrangements when compared with other overland trucks globally. All tents onboard are at a height for basic safety from creepy crawlies (2 dome tents for double occupancy on rooftop, 4 tents single occupancy on the sides of the main body, as shown in photos). Sometimes we also deploy dome tents on ground when there is shortage of time. On other overland trucks all over the world, dome tents are deployed on ground at fixed camping grounds.
KITCHEN The kitchen of Taurus is the most unique design onboard any overland truck globally. It’s made of stainless steel and has got 3 high pressure burners. We also carry Weber barbecue Grills to offer in our static camping mode. We offer veg food only because of the constraints of remote areas. We offer most elaborate food plan on the move and none can offer on nomadic lifestyle holidays. It’s been kept outside to keep food smell out, prevent fire accident, being an outdoor experience guest can enjoy the view of the kitchen.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT: Taurus has everything of high quality, the best available in India (camping chairs, sleeping bags with inner lining, hot water bottles, camp stools, hammocks, branded mattresses, tables, etc.). Best of water pumps, jungle shower.
RECREATION: Croquet game, golf putting, table games, darts.
ELECTRICITY ONBOARD: Taurus is equipped with two solar panels to charge the truck batteries, one Honda genset 800 watts, two inverters, to supply power for lighting at night and to charge batteries of cellphones, laptops, cameras, etc. Taurus has enough three pin sockets for 220 Volts AC and few for 12 Volts DC.
BATHING: Most of our holidays are rustic nomadic with aristocratic touch. NOMADIC STYLE has so much of fun with its own charm but still not for everyone. With our 30 years of outdoor experience, we say that if you love your shower daily just for the sake of routine, then you may need to reconsider being on outdoor holidays and we have the following for bathing:
- On outdoor holidays DO AS ROMANS DO, especially in the cold weather (our areas of operation are cold even in summer), one doesn’t need to bathe everyday. However we offer the following:
- To freshen up we offer you warm water for sponging as `warm wet wipes’, carry a small hand-towel for the purpose.
- On sunny days, when weather and resource are favorable, we organise ‘outdoor bathing’ by hiring water tanker with a hose and powered pump. Also, it could be a lake or river and stream. IT’S SO MUCH OF FUN … every outdoor soul loves the splash in nature! We offer a tent shelter for such outdoor bathing for ladies.
- On package holidays, our guests take bath while staying in a guest-house, resort, hotel, etc. as part of the itinerary.
WATER: Taurus has stainless steel water tanks with storage capacity of 800 liters. Its fitted with a water filter for potable water, of a well known international brand.
TOILET: Taurus has total three toilets which are offered as per the circumstances and situation. Onboard toilet is used only by the women while travelling, else in emergency on the move. Other two field toilets are deployed as per the needs if ground permits.
MULTI UTILITY KIT
We conduct outdoor holidays away from town and cities and in case of any broken shoe lace, loss of a button or hook, stitches giving way, these small things can make holidays unpleasant. We care for our guests and therefore Taurus has the most elaborate ‘multi utility kit’ – everything of quality from the box to its contents.
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LUGGAGE LOCKERS: Each guest gets individual locker (with space which more than an individual needs) for equipment and baggage.
FIRST AID KIT
We carry a bit more elaborate first-aid kit than usual. The quality speaks from boxes to medicines and oxygen cylinders (Made in USA) the best available in the market.
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR HOLIDAYS
- Our holidays are to relax and rejuvenate while enjoying the journey, not around destinations.
- Freedom and flexibility is our mantra.
- Experiential outdoor holidays with us through this new `concept’ is unmatched.
INCLUSIONS
In general, Food, transport, stay, recreation, excursions to relax, reboot and rejuvenate in real. More details will be give with your itinerary to be as final package.
A DAY ONBOARD TAURUS
Here is a glimpse of a day on board Taurus … Whistling kettles from the kitchen of Taurus will wake you up to enjoy your morning cup of tea in the lap of nature, where birds are chirping, next to a gurgling blue water mountain stream, pristine sand dunes, secluded beach, a remote village to experience best of rural India. We serve high quality tea blends with cookies, biscuits and rusks. An experience beyond words of poets and worth any price tag.
After breakfast, on some of the programs, guests go out for excursions and site-seeing in their own transport or a hired transport (either part of the package or under own arrangements). On excursion, guests may also exercise their own choice for food (local cuisine, some prefer non veg food) for lunch and visits to monuments, etc. Local cuisine (Laal Maans, Dhaam), non veg local food, barbecue grill, camel safari, camel rides – as extra options.
Back at the camp, enjoy evening tea, sun set as private event and hot snacks. Hot soup and dinner with milkyway, billion stars or the moon. A stroll! Good night sleep…
HOLIDAYS AVAILABLE
We offer curated offbeat bespoke soft adventure holidays couples, families and friends. And we conduct package holidays for the duration of 3 days to 15 days in Himachal, Rajasthan, Kutch, Ladakh, Punjab. Taurus also offers Short Breaks when Taurus is in static mode.
BEFORE YOU BOOK: We request you to go through all the information submitted on the link below and spend sometime understanding the concept; its very important.
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- The experience we offer, hotels and resorts just can’t come closer. Let’s not mix outdoors with indoors and expect what hotels offer. Hotels can’t move to exotic locations everyday, Taurus moves luxury to the locations where Nature abounds and your soul desires.
- Enjoy ‘nomadic lifestyle’ not the usual holidays; different always offers relaxation, routine sets in drudgery.
- Have faith in us to pack your bags, enjoy what we offer, unlimited joy.
- We burst your bag of stress!
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
For us its not a business to grow rich with money. We want to propagate about sustainable responsible tourism with our social obligations.
ECO FRIENDLY
We have made our best efforts to ensure our operations are as eco-friendly as possible. We have replaced most plastic items with metal, we don’t use wood for bonfire, we use charcoal briquettes and LPG for barbecue, no to disposable items (plates, tumbler, napkins). We don’t serve ‘one time use’ plastic water bottles.
OUR LOCATIONS ARE EXOTIC & SECLUDED: Our Team Leader Capt Suresh Sharma makes quite an effort to find locations which are best to relax and rejuvenate. Most of the camp location, whether for static camping or on the move, are away from touristy spots and crowds. But there is no guarantee to repeat the same as weather conditions and local policies may change it last minute.
As of now, our photos below substantiate our statement.