Girish Karkera
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Great India Drive - On Top Of The World - with Hyundai Tucson
The sixth edition of Hyundai Great India Drive 2023 was flagged off from Srinagar for Kargil district in Ladakh region, giving us a taste of what it means to be stationed at high mountain peaks in the company of rocks and snow, under life threatening climatic conditions. In the confines of a comfortable and warm Tucson, the journey was much bearable though.
Being in the company of a mighty SUV like the Hyundai Tuscon, which is as inviting to the driver as it is intimidating for a rough mountainous terrain, one cannot avoid but feel truly being on top of the world. The high altitude passes laden with fresh snow and slippery roads overlooking deep gorges, act as a testament to the fact that very few cars can take on these paths with such poise and dexterity as the Hyundai Tucson can. The all-wheel drive function coupled with advanced snow mode feature ensured the vehicle does not fall short of its grip on the road surface layered with mud, snow and loose gravel encountered frequently while passing through the famed Zoji-La pass, where tanks of the Indian Army surprised the enemy with one of the highest altitude tank battles way back in 1948. We stopped by at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras to pay our homage to the brave soldiers who laid their life in the service of this nation. Having driven it across a high mountain pass, its time to check how suitable is this SUV for driving across other parts of the country.
The second leg of this amazing journey passing through Maharashtra state, exposed us to a completely different kind of mountains - the great Western Ghats which run along almost the entire western coastline of the Indian Subcontinent. Made of hard, black volcanic rock, this range is more than twice as old in geological age as the Himalayas. As we head into the interiors of Maharashtra along highways, the luxurious Tucson was really in its own zone. With that massive engine and the very refined auto-box, it was a breeze to drive despite its size. Latest safety features like Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control together with a host of other safety features collectively known as ADAS level two features, proved the versatility of Tucson and how it can comfortably adapt to any sort of driving condition.
The Hyundai Great India Drivealso gave us an opportunity to explore stories of valour and gave us an insight into what encourages young lads to commit themselves on to a difficult path like this and instil in them a sense of pride when it comes to making the ultimate sacrifice for the nation, if the need arise.Our search took us to a small and unknown village in Maharashtra, which has the word ‘Military’ appended to its name due to the enormous contribution it made to the defence forces ever since Indian independence and before.
Apshinge Military is a small village located at a distance of 40km from Satara, in the state of Maharashtra. This village has the history of participating in every single war fought by independent India. British Government recognised Apshingefor its contributions in the world war fought by Indian soldiers on their behalf and even built a memorial right at the centre of the village long ago to show their gratitude for sacrifices made during the world war.
Every family in the village sends their youth to serve the Indian army, and this has been the tradition since generations. Army veterans Anand Suryavanshi, who suffered a major leg injury caused by a mine blast during Kargil war, had his chest swell with pride while sharing his memories from the war, his son currently serving the Indian Navy. Another ex-army man Vikram Gadge decided to transform his family farm land into a training academy for grooming young aspirant achieve their dream of joining the Indian National Army. Witnessing a professionally conducted early morning drill at the training camp and conversations around village history with the cadets made us realise the importance of military-like discipline, strict fitness regime and constant rigour that the youth of this village grow up with.And these weren’t some one-offs for us, a visit to the village meant that every person we came across on the streets had interesting stories to tell.
A slight detour around Chalkewadi Windmill Project and Kaas Plateau in the vicinity proved Hyundai Tucson as a worthy cross-country travel partner and carrier for us, making the different journeys of exploration ever easier and fruitful. From snowy peaks to rocky mountains, from high passes to high plateaus, to the valleys and plains, it has seen many of the amazing terrains that our country has to offer to travellers. But more importantly, it has provided the sturdiness and gumption one would expect from a drive that is ‘Great’.
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  • @Mycousin738
    @Mycousin738 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😊

  • @bheemeshnayaka2416
    @bheemeshnayaka2416 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I proud of you culture movement in India my heart detachable video mardaani Marshal arts very well in Maharashtra good people good techniques

  • @sourabhbisht2719
    @sourabhbisht2719 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I guess in this space with 7 people we can carry one large trolley Bag

    • @girishkarkera4482
      @girishkarkera4482 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. Maybe another small soft bag too.

  • @douglasdevieira8666
    @douglasdevieira8666 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Em 3 de Dezembro do ano passado antes do Temporal.

  • @Ai-qm7pc
    @Ai-qm7pc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ये तो "मर्दानी खेल" की कॉपी लग रहा है

    • @ranaaa13
      @ranaaa13 หลายเดือนก่อน

      KOI COPY NAHI HAI ... ALAG HAI BHOT USSE TO BETTER HE HOGA AUR HAR MARITAL ARTS THODE SAME. HE HOTE HAI

    • @Dear_914
      @Dear_914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ranaaa13hanji.. Thode thode alag styles hote he... Love from MH

    • @ranaaa13
      @ranaaa13 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Dear_914 dear brother iam also from Maharashtra nice to see you.. mh26🙂🤝

    • @Dear_914
      @Dear_914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ranaaa13 mh 26 nanded 🔥

  • @MamtaGour-h7t
    @MamtaGour-h7t 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Naam likha hai Jupiter aur dikha raha hai TVS😅😅😅

  • @tomjeff1743
    @tomjeff1743 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    See Khilton Nongmaithem

  • @homeolove
    @homeolove 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are doing great work sir .....thank you for sharing

  • @gracetantanga
    @gracetantanga 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eisu thang ta sanaba yam pamjei adubu eidi sanaba phngkhide 😔😔

  • @joblessartist
    @joblessartist 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stories of "Kalarippayattu being the mother of martial arts including kung fu", "Bodhidharma teaching Indian martial arts at shaolin temple", "bodhidharma being a Kalarippayattu practioner", "Bodhidharma being a tamil pallava King" is actually a myth and a big lie which is spread by Kalarippayattu practitioners and Indian pseudohistorians since late 1990's to popularise the art and to claim the superiority of Kalarippayattu over other martial arts. China was already flourished with martial arts centuries before the arrival of Bodhidharma. Shuai jiao /jiao di which is said to be the precursor of kung fu said to have existed in China for over 6000 years ago even before Bodhidharma's birth. Bodhidharma's first chinese disciple Huike was an exceptional martial artist and a warrior (ex military), before he became a monk under bodhidharma and started preaching Buddhism. Bodhidharma was a Zen Buddhism preacher. Not a martial artist. Bodhidharma's contribution to China was meditation and yogic practices. Not martial arts. Yi Jin Jing is an exercise manual which as per legends say Bodhidharma supposedly wrote which paved the way for the creation of Kung Fu. Unfortunately, this book was written somewhere during 17th century, centuries after Bodhidharma's death. This manual never existed during Bodhidharma's life time. There are references to fictional heroes created long after Bodhidharma supposedly died. The exercises in the manual are of internal Taoist nature, not Indian or even Buddhist. A fictional story called ‘The Travels of Lao Ts'an’ published in 1907 stated that Bodhidharma taught martial arts. This is the earliest reference that Bodhidharma knew martial arts. Also this book was written long after Bodhidharma's death. Apart from Pseudohistoric articles written by indian Pseudohistorians and kalarippayattu practitioners on internet, youtube videos and some indian movies like 7 aum arivu (2011 film), baaghi etc. which spread false information about Kung Fu and Bodhidharma, there is no historical evidence to prove that Kalarippayattu is the mother of all martial arts including kung fu.

  • @Nirbhik_Singh
    @Nirbhik_Singh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Next ep on Rajasthan

    • @girishkarkera4482
      @girishkarkera4482 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which martial art?

    • @Nirbhik_Singh
      @Nirbhik_Singh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rajput warranty war art

  • @ivancoley11
    @ivancoley11 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Big anvil with an overshooting top

  • @BroRonavChasia-cm9gx
    @BroRonavChasia-cm9gx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice veejio

  • @BroRonavChasia-cm9gx
    @BroRonavChasia-cm9gx ปีที่แล้ว

    From 1 to 10 how would you rate it?

  • @victory_is_ours22
    @victory_is_ours22 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really llve this traditional form of martial arts called THANG TA which has been practiced since time immemorial. ❤❤

  • @BroRonavChasia-cm9gx
    @BroRonavChasia-cm9gx ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the price of the car?

  • @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyx4075
    @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyx4075 ปีที่แล้ว

    how can i learn it being in himachal

    • @Konkonponponsonson
      @Konkonponponsonson 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I heard there are Thang-ta organizations even in Himachal too.

  • @rishiningthoukhongjam7120
    @rishiningthoukhongjam7120 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @janakakumara3836
    @janakakumara3836 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how they emphasize lower body - leg - strength. It shows. Look at those massive leg muscles. Humble, Radiant and Evolved. Love it.

  • @Mysticlipspull
    @Mysticlipspull ปีที่แล้ว

    something worth watching.

  • @gregorystevens6540
    @gregorystevens6540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bad car commercial

  • @amittripathi8678
    @amittripathi8678 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ek mraatha laakh mraatha. Jai bhvani jai shivaji

  • @indianlawtipsadvocatervaro3263
    @indianlawtipsadvocatervaro3263 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Great❤

  • @avronilsings6442
    @avronilsings6442 ปีที่แล้ว

    Build quality very poor . I'm using it and regretting

    • @girishkarkera4482
      @girishkarkera4482 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which part? Worth giving them feedback

    • @Allrounder-ux6cs
      @Allrounder-ux6cs ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes bro many videos I saw that build quality is very bad😢

  • @amittripathi8678
    @amittripathi8678 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jai bhvani jai shivaji

  • @kshatriyasena8577
    @kshatriyasena8577 ปีที่แล้ว

    96k maratha worrier 🔥🔥

  • @amitmoredeshmukh
    @amitmoredeshmukh ปีที่แล้ว

    This isn't called Gatka.... Gatka is Turki word....this Sikh Martial art is known as SANATAN SHASTER VIDYA. which is born from KALARI PAYATTU. which is eventually mother of all Martial arts

  • @VK-yf2fn
    @VK-yf2fn ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully shot and presented

  • @GurcharanDhillon
    @GurcharanDhillon ปีที่แล้ว

    Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Ji. Dhan Guru Nanak. my humble request to the uploader. Khalsa and Gatka doesn't need your OR hyundai's sponser. Either you put promotion of Hyundai Or keep separate video of Gatka. No idea why people from majority community of India do not pressure on Indian Law Makers(Idiot MPs) to recognise Sikhs as an independent race/religion. Gatka is martial art of The KHALSA.

    • @amitmoredeshmukh
      @amitmoredeshmukh ปีที่แล้ว

      Aee chup hoja khalistani.... Gatka Pehle toh Turki word hai.... And Esko SANATAN SHASTER VIDYA kehte hai Mand budhhi

  • @yashkadam887
    @yashkadam887 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir tumcha contact no. Milel ka ? Event sathi !

  • @sharvayrahulwagh3rdb974
    @sharvayrahulwagh3rdb974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb and amazing story presentation 👌👌

  • @badbad-cat
    @badbad-cat ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for explaining in English

  • @cerveauy8782
    @cerveauy8782 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stop showing Korean brands like Hyundai when South Koreans openly hate on Indians - th-cam.com/video/HI6H2P5CrrE/w-d-xo.html

  • @cerveauy8782
    @cerveauy8782 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stop showing Korean Brands when South Koreans openly hate on Indians - th-cam.com/video/HI6H2P5CrrE/w-d-xo.html Stop promoting Hyundai, Kia, etc.

  • @cerveauy8782
    @cerveauy8782 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stop supporting Korean brands when Koreans openly hate on Indians - th-cam.com/video/HI6H2P5CrrE/w-d-xo.html

  • @ushnishdas4596
    @ushnishdas4596 ปีที่แล้ว

    When will you come outside of your home land Manipur and open academies all over India? Why are we learning exotic forms like karate etc, inspite of having such noble heritage and tradition?

  • @frankrice9520
    @frankrice9520 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah Thang ta mixed with HYUNDAI 😒

  • @gundeep33
    @gundeep33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice ji

  • @IamLookingforWoody_________786
    @IamLookingforWoody_________786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cylinder se pickup check Karo...😁😁😁

  • @kvmeitei
    @kvmeitei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Besides Thang Ta, a Manipuri warrior on a Horse with Arambai (a weapon) was feared most by the Burmese .... The arrival of british and guns changed everything.... Othewise these military tactics and artforms were what kept the chinese and burmese at bay even though Manipur was a smaller kingdom....

  • @praphullsankhala3805
    @praphullsankhala3805 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BC kya mazak hai ye

  • @user.srqtls
    @user.srqtls 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is clutch of taigun feels hard ??

    • @girishkarkera4482
      @girishkarkera4482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really. But manual clutch pedals can get heavier over time. Depends on driver usage and driving conditions

    • @user.srqtls
      @user.srqtls 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@girishkarkera4482 thanks for your response sir..

  • @birjilaloinam1962
    @birjilaloinam1962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice👍👍👍👍 bro

  • @thecinemasync9865
    @thecinemasync9865 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    superb

  • @Its_Vansh2496
    @Its_Vansh2496 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bhai hindi bolne me sharam aa rahi hai.

  • @manipurvlogkangleipak.4440
    @manipurvlogkangleipak.4440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow on seing this videos am very proud to be an manipuri.

  • @deepaksingh5886
    @deepaksingh5886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i do not think delhi mumbai distance is 2000km as claimed?

    • @girishkarkera4482
      @girishkarkera4482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The drive took some detours along the way so the kilometres are more

  • @ajmalkhan9062
    @ajmalkhan9062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indian you people are lucky having BYD world class EV in local production and balde battery they announced entry in Pakistan but not yet avaible I'm waiting for years to buy one

  • @allaboutdental1885
    @allaboutdental1885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wah mazaa aa gaya

  • @riteshgupta3245
    @riteshgupta3245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your presentation is amazing in this video, MG Astor is a great car and you've driven the car in the hot summer of Rajasthan. This car seems well suited for the Indian roads and its tough terrains/conditions, You wanted to travel in summer and the car performed well as a loyal commuter.