So there we are, back at base having covered 2000km of some of the most unfriendly terrain that the country has to offer. And the two valiant warriors, the vehicles not us, have lived to tell the tale. This trip has confirmed one thing – both the Aria and the XUV500, in their 4×4 avatars, have the beans to handle such extreme conditions. With just the right amount of TLC, both these vehicles are equally capable of taking you to these breathtaking lakes that we experienced. If it weren’t for our tomfoolery, the Aria would have been in a better shape than we left it in. It will still get you where most cars wont dare go, which is good news if you have a large family.
And so in case the travel bug of the fiercest kind has bitten you and the lakes in Ladakh beckon, the Aria and XUV500 are more than willing to take you and your family there.