Off-Road & 4x4 Events in Tamil Nadu

Maha Maham Festival: The Holy Bath Festival- Kumbakonam is a festival listed by Utsav — Ministry of Tourism (festivals) at Thanjavur from 7 February 2028 to 16 February 2028. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

7 Feb 2028

Thanjavur

Organiser: Utsav

Kurinji Festival: A Charming Flower That Only Blossoms Once In 12 Years is a festival listed by Utsav — Ministry of Tourism (festivals) at Kodaikanal on 15 August 2030. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

15 Aug 2030

Kodaikanal

Organiser: Utsav

A beginner-friendly off-road driver training session at the Mahindra SUV Proving Track (MSPT) in Chennai. The programme covers 4x4 theory, driving techniques, guided obstacle and trail driving with professional instructors, refreshments, radio instruction and a fundamentals certification. It is for Mahindra 4x4 SUV owners, with limited Mahindra training-vehicle slots available by pre-booking; participants must be 18 or older.

Dates TBA — confirm official

Mahindra SUV Proving Track (MSPT), Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Organiser: Mahindra Adventure

India's premier national four-wheeler rally championship - multi-round stage rallies on gravel/dirt/forest tracks (300-400 km across closed special stages), run under FIA-aligned regulations with SUV and other classes.

Dates TBA — confirm official

Multiple rounds across India (e.g. Chennai, Coimbatore, Coorg, Bengaluru, Indore); venues vary by season

Organiser: Sanctioning body: FMSCI

An after-dark off-road training experience at MSPT Chennai. Participants learn 4WD fundamentals and off-road techniques, then drive the Getting Dirty course and guided trail under floodlights and stars in a Mahindra training vehicle. The experience includes refreshments, dinner under the stars, branded merchandise and certification, with an optional MSPT proving-track experience.

Dates TBA — confirm official

Mahindra SUV Proving Track (MSPT), Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Organiser: Mahindra Adventure

A guided off-road river-bed trail through the Palar terrain near Kalpakkam, with water, sand, slush, boulders, rocks and rubble. The operator describes the route as roughly 50 km and limits each group to 10 participants; advance booking is required.

Dates TBA — confirm official

Palar River trail, near Kalpakkam, Chennai region, Tamil Nadu

Organiser: Off Road Sports

Morning/evening forest-department jeep safaris (also bus/canter) led by a naturalist through Tamil Nadu's largest wildlife sanctuary/tiger reserve — elephants, gaur, spotted deer.

Dates TBA — confirm official

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Erode district, Tamil Nadu

Organiser: Tamil Nadu Forest Department

TerraTigers' flagship legacy off-road event, an annual team-based challenge on the rugged Palar riverbed near Kalpakkam. The format has evolved across editions from competitive special stages to guided 4x4 drives, with the event testing vehicle control, teamwork, endurance and recovery skills.

Dates TBA — confirm official

Palar riverbed, near Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Organiser: TerraTigers

Moonlight Adventure - Getting Dirty (MSPT, Chennai) is a training programme listed by Mahindra Adventure at Chennai on 26 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

26 Sept 2026

Chennai

Organiser: Mahindra Adventure

4x4 Fundamentals MSPT, Chennai is a training programme listed by Mahindra Adventure at Chennai on 19 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

19 Sept 2026

Chennai

Organiser: Mahindra Adventure

2026 FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (4W) is a rally listed by FMSCI — Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India at Tamil Nadu from 18 September 2026 to 20 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

18 Sept 2026

Organiser: FMSCI

FMSCI Challenge 2026 is a competition listed by FMSCI — Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India at Tamil Nadu from 18 September 2026 to 20 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

18 Sept 2026

Organiser: FMSCI

Kart 17-26 is a motorsport event listed by FMSCI — Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India at Tamil Nadu from 18 September 2026 to 20 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

18 Sept 2026

Organiser: FMSCI

SIAL S2 Qualifiers by Vision4 Motorsport Solutions Powered by Prosports is a motorsport event listed by FMSCI — Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India at Mahabalipuram on 12 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

12 Sept 2026

Mahabalipuram

Organiser: FMSCI

2026 Formula 4 Indian National Racing Championship is a motorsport event listed by FMSCI — Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India at Coimbatore from 12 September 2026 to 13 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

12 Sept 2026

Coimbatore

Organiser: FMSCI

Petronas TVS Racing One Make Championship 2026 Organised by IMT - Round 2 is a motorsport event listed by FMSCI — Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India at Chennai from 11 September 2026 to 13 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

11 Sept 2026

Chennai

Organiser: FMSCI

Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup 2026 Presented by JK Tyre - Round 1 is a motorsport event listed by FMSCI — Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India at Coimbatore from 11 September 2026 to 13 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

11 Sept 2026

Coimbatore

Organiser: FMSCI

MRF Indian National Racing Challenge - 2W 2026 - Rd 2 is a motorsport event listed by FMSCI — Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India at Chennai from 11 September 2026 to 13 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

11 Sept 2026

Chennai

Organiser: FMSCI

KnitCity Autocross (Dirt Track) 2026 is a motorsport event listed by FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) (official) at Koduvai on 5 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

5 Sept 2026

Koduvai

Organiser: FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship

V12 Autocross 2026 is a motorsport event listed by FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) (official) at Coimbatore on 5 September 2026. This summary uses the published listing facts only; confirm the current schedule, venue, eligibility, fees and registration instructions through the linked source before travelling or paying.

5 Sept 2026

Coimbatore

Organiser: FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship