# Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally

Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally (or simply "Cholistan Jeep Rally" or also known as "TDCP Cholistan Jeep Rally") is a rally raid type of off-road race, organised by the TDCP in Pakistan. The event is annually run in the Cholistan Desert venue. It was first introduced in 2005 by Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP). The event is run by the Government of Punjab. The rally initiates near the Derawar Fort in Ahmadpur East Tehsil. Around 100 drivers and teams from all over Pakistan participate and almost 100,000 visitors witness it every year.

## Overview

The purpose to hold this event in the heart of Cholistan desert is to show outside world its history and rich culture and open this area as a winter tourist destination. It is anticipated that event will receive widespread projection in print and electronic media.
In 2023, the rally is happened between 6 and 12 February 2023. More than 100 drivers competes in the event.

## Cooperation

The rally is held with cooperation of the following stake holders.
* Houbara Foundation International Pakistan
* Pakistan Army
* Punjab Rangers
* Toyota Indus Motor
* Cholistan Development Authority
* Punjab Wildlife Department
* Toyota Highway Motors
* Bahawalpur 4x4 Club
* Punjab Motor Racing Club
* District Govt. Bahawalpur
* Bahawalpur Police
* Print and Electronic media
* Auto Racing Club Pakistan
* Lahore 4 Wheel Drive Club

## Events
### 2025

The 20th edition or 2025 Cholistan Jeep Rally was held from February 12 to February 16, 2025, in the Cholistan Desert, located in the southern region of Punjab, Pakistan. The event, organized by the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), is one of the largest desert rallies in Pakistan. The 20th edition of the rally attracted over 100 participants who competed in different categories, including Stock, Prepared, and Women's categories. The rally covered a challenging route of around 500 kilometers, passing through the vast desert landscape and historic forts, such as Dingarh Fort, Marrot Fort, Khan Garh, Bhijnot Fort, Moj Garh Fort and Jamgarh Fort.
The 20th Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally 2025 concluded with remarkable performances across various categories. In the A-Prepared Category, Zain Mehmood (from Bahawalpur) emerged victorious, completing the challenging 216-kilometer course in 2 hours and 56 minutes. He was followed by Mir Nadir Ali Khan Magsi & Nusrat Ali in second place, finishing in 2 hours and 58 minutes, and Jaffar Magsi & Ibrahim Khakwani in third place, completing the course in 3 hours. In the B-Prepared Category, Asad Shadikhel & Fayyaz Hammad clinched the first position with a time of 4 hours and 11 minutes. The C-Prepared Category saw Falak Sher Khan & Allah Noor securing the top spot, completing the course in 4 hours and 39 minutes. In the D-Prepared Category, Zafar Baloch & Siraj Baloch emerged as winners with a time of 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The Women-Prepared Category was dominated by Dina Patel & Ali Aden, who completed the course in 1 hour and 7 minutes. In the A-Stock Category, Khalid Hameed & Ibrahim secured the first position with a time of 2 hours and 10 minutes. The B-Stock Category was led by Azmareh Saranjam & Adil, finishing in 2 hours and 13 minutes. In the C-Stock Category, Hassan Jhandir & Dilshad Ahmed clinched the top spot with a time of 2 hours and 25 minutes. The D-Stock Category was won by Falak Sher Baloch & Rab Nawaz, completing the course in 2 hours and 24 minutes. In the Women-Stock Category, Laleen Akhunzada & Maria emerged victorious with a time of 1 hour and 25 minutes. The Veterans Category was led by Amir Magsi & Rehan Qureshi, who completed the course in 1 hour and 7 minutes. These results highlight the exceptional skill and endurance of the participants in the Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally 2025.

## Winners

Winners of Cholistan Jeep Rally :
| Winner | Event Edition | Year |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 10th | 2015 |
| Sahibzada Sultan | 11th | 2016 |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 12th | 2017 |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 13th | 2018 |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 14th | 2019 |
| Mir Nadir Magsi | 15th | 2020 |
| Sahibzada Sultan | 16th | 2021 |
| Jaffar Magsi | 17th | 2022 |
| Fasil Hassan Khan | 18th | 2023 |
| Zain Mehmood | 19th | 2024 |
| Zain Mehmood | 20th | 2025 |