Recap · 24 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026 · Odisha
Sangam 2025 — Where roads meet souls, and rigs meet rivers
A journey of terrain, tradition and togetherness — nine days across Hirakud Backwaters, Satkosia Tiger Reserve and Puri Beach.
The road beyond miles
More than a gathering
Because some journeys are not measured in kilometres, but in connections. Because the road is not just a path — it is a prayer, a promise, a possibility. SANGAM is where overlanders become storytellers, where tyres touch terrain and hearts touch humanity: a soulful blend of adventure, culture and community, a chance to serve through medical camps and resource sharing, a platform to celebrate local traditions and tribal wisdom, and a meeting of rigs, stories and kindred spirits.
"Not all who wander are lost — some are just arriving at Sangam."
Stop 01 · 24–27 Dec
Hirakud Backwaters
Convoy in on the banks of Asia's longest earthen dam for three days of water, food and first introductions — the traditional opening leg of every Sangam.
- Water sports: kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing
- Boat ride to Bat Island
- Local food & delicacies
- Folk music & dance by local artists
- Rig introductions & knowledge sharing
- Shops & exhibitions: overlanding gear, local art & craft
- Nature cleaning drive
- Medical camp for villagers
- Stationery & book distribution
- Blanket & sanitary pad distribution
Sponsor booths & welcome kits
Medical camp for villagers
Backpack handoff
Stationery & book distribution
Evening at camp
Stop 02 · 27–30 Dec
Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Three days deeper into the wild — dense forest, the Mahanadi gorge and a slower pace built around wildlife and tribal culture.
- Visit to the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Centre
- Wildlife safari & bird watching
- Jungle trail exploration
- Tribal cuisine & local wisdom
- Cultural music & dance
- Rig introductions & knowledge sharing
- Shops & exhibitions: overlanding gear, local art & craft
- Special service & nature cleaning
- Medical camp
- Stationery & book distribution
- Blanket & sanitary pad distribution
Cultural music & dance
Tribal cuisine & local wisdom
Wildlife safari on the Mahanadi
Gharial Crocodile Breeding Centre
Rig introductions
Stop 03 · 30 Dec – 1 Jan
Puri Beach
The convoy closes the year at the Bay of Bengal — bonfires, an orchestra by the shore, and a New Year's Eve that's become the Sangam send-off.
- New Year's Eve celebration
- Live orchestra by the shore
- Beachside bonfire & music
- Coastal cuisine
- Morning meditation by the waves
- Closing circle & reflections
- Nearby: Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Scenic drive along the Puri–Konark Marine Highway
- Sun Temple, Konark
- Raghurajpur Artist Village
- Museums, temples & the zoological park at Bhubaneswar
New Year's Eve celebration
Closing circle & reflections
Live orchestra by the shore
Closing felicitation
Nine days, three landscapes, one convoy. I've done a dozen chapter meets — nothing resets you like watching the sun come up over Puri after a week in the Satkosia forest.
— Amit Gour, Founding Member,Jabalpur
See you at the next one
Sangam 2026 registration opens 1 September 2026 — Overlander and Expedition Life members get 48-hour early access.