Chennai · Est. 2021

Built for theWild.

Where Passion Meets Off-Road Adventure — an exclusive Mahindra Thar community exploring Tamil Nadu and beyond.

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240+Active Members/

45+Trails & Meetups/

60,000+Monthly Social Reach/

28Thars in Peak Convoy/

5+Interstate Expeditions/

2Championship Wins/

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01Who We Are

Morethanaclub.Abrotherhoodforgedonthetrail.

TRAILBORN is an exclusive Mahindra Thar 4x4 community based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, bringing together passionate off-road enthusiasts who share a love for adventure, exploration, responsible off-roading, and brotherhood. More than just a vehicle community, we are a family that promotes teamwork, skill development, safety, and unforgettable experiences through trails, expeditions, training sessions, meetups, and social initiatives. Beyond adventure, the club actively contributes to society through flood rescue operations, food distribution, and emergency relief during natural calamities.

2021

Founded in Chennai

240+

Active members

Our Story

Nobody left behind

02Why Join Us

Thecodewelivebyoneverytrail.

These aren't slogans on a wall. They're the rules that decide who we ride with and how we treat each other when things get hard.

Brotherhood Over Competition

We ride as one family. The friendships forged on the trail matter more than any finish line.

Safety Before Speed

Driver briefings, convoy discipline, spotters, and recovery protocols — safety is the highest priority at every event.

Adventure With Responsibility

We push boundaries while respecting nature, local communities, and the trails we are privileged to explore.

Learn Together, Grow Together

Every trail is a learning experience. We share knowledge freely so beginners become confident off-roaders.

Respect for Nature

Responsible off-roading means treading lightly and leaving every terrain better than we found it.

Teamwork & Discipline

Six marshal groups, strong event discipline, and members who all contribute to the club's success.

By the Numbers

Fiveyears.45+trails.Onerule.

Built one sunrise at a time — here's the club in numbers.

0+Active Members

0+Trails & Meetups

0+Monthly Social Reach

0Thars in Peak Convoy

0+Interstate Expeditions

0Championship Wins

03Leadership

Ledbypeoplewho'veearnedeveryline.

Founders, mentors, and squad leads with decades of combined trail time — and a shared obsession with bringing everyone home safe.

Meet the Team

Founder

Mr. Aravind Shankar

Founder & President

For Aravind, off-roading was never just about driving a 4x4 — it's about chasing experiences and creating memories with like-minded people. He founded TRAILBORN in 2021 to bring Thar owners together as one family, where beginners are welcomed, knowledge is shared, and safety comes first. His belief: 'The destination is never the best part of the journey — it's the people you travel with and the stories you create along the way.'

Sets club direction and culture
Leads expeditions across Tamil Nadu
Champions safety-first, responsible off-roading

Adventure Enthusiast · Off-Roader · Community Builder

President

Mr. Aravind Shankar

President

As President, Aravind leads club operations with the same philosophy he founded it on — 'Collect moments, not things. Buckle up and drive.' He has organised numerous off-road trails across Tamil Nadu, creating opportunities for enthusiasts to learn, explore, and experience the true capability of their vehicles safely.

Oversees all club operations
Coordinates the marshal groups
Final call on event go/no-go

Founder & President, TRAILBORN

Vice President

Meghna Reddy

Vice President

Meghna built the club's mentorship program from scratch. If you joined as a nervous first-timer and left grinning, odds are she designed your first trail.

Heads the mentorship program
Coordinates training calendar
Member welfare

8 years off-roading

Core Committee

Naveen Kumar

Recovery Lead — Core Committee

When a Thar is buried to the axles, Naveen is the calm voice on the radio. He has led over 1,500 recoveries without a single injury.

Leads the Recovery Squad
Maintains recovery gear standards
Trains winch & kinetic recovery

9 years off-roading

04Squads & Special Teams

Everytrailrunsonspecialists.

Recovery, marshals, medical, media, and event crews — each squad owns a piece of keeping the convoy safe and unforgettable.

All Squads

Special Team

Recovery Squad

Recovery

Winches, kinetic ropes, and ice-cold nerves. When a vehicle is stuck, this team turns hours of struggle into minutes of method.

Lead

Naveen Kumar

Members

Special Team

Marshal Groups

Marshal

TRAILBORN operates through six marshal groups led by Hari, Rizwan, Aakash, Pranav, Manoj and Sameer. They coordinate convoy movement, participant management, safety protocols, communication, and overall event execution.

Lead

Hari, Rizwan, Aakash, Pranav, Manoj & Sameer

Members

Special Team

Medical Response

Medical

Certified first-responders embedded in every major event, carrying trauma kits and the calm that emergencies demand.

Lead

Dr. Kavya Nair

Members

05Training

Wetrainyoubeforewesendyou.

From your first day in 4L to expert rock-crawling, our mentor-led programs turn nervous first-timers into confident, capable off-roaders.

All Programs

Beginner Off-Road Orientation

Beginner1 day

Your first day in the dirt, with a mentor beside you. Learn the controls, the language, and the confidence to say yes to your first trail.

4H vs 4L explained
Reading a trail line
Throttle & brake control
Convoy basics

Led by Meghna Reddy

Recovery Fundamentals

Intermediate1 day

The single most important skill in off-roading. Learn to get yourself — and your convoy — unstuck safely.

Recovery point identification
Snatch straps & dampers
Traction boards
Communication during recovery

Led by Naveen Kumar

Winching Masterclass

AdvancedHalf day

Steel and synthetic, anchors and angles. Winching done wrong is lethal; done right, it's unstoppable.

Anchor selection
Synthetic vs steel line
Snatch blocks & double-line pulls
Load management

Led by Naveen Kumar

Convoy Discipline

BeginnerHalf day

A convoy is only as safe as its least disciplined driver. Spacing, signals, and the rules that keep everyone home for dinner.

Safe spacing
Hand & light signals
Hold-and-wait protocol
Marshal commands

Led by Imran Sheikh

Radio Communication

Beginner2 hours

Clear comms save trails and lives. Learn the protocol, the etiquette, and the calls that matter.

Channel discipline
Standard call-outs
Hazard reporting
Brevity & clarity

Led by Rohan Pillai

Vehicle Preparation

BeginnerHalf day

Your Thar is more capable than you think — but only if it's prepped. The checks and basic mods that matter most.

Pre-trail inspection
Recovery points
Essential vs optional mods
Fluids & tyres

Led by Naveen Kumar

06Terrains

Mastereverysurfacethewildthrowsatyou.

Mud, sand, rock, forest, water, and the technical lines that string them together. Drag through and find your next challenge.

All Terrains

IntermediateBeginner OK

Where momentum is everything

Mud

Slick, unpredictable, and gloriously messy. Mud rewards smooth throttle and punishes panic. Read the ruts, pick your line, and let the tyres find grip.

IntermediateBeginner OK

Float, don't dig

Sand

Soft sand is a momentum and flotation game. Air down hard, stay in the higher rev range, and never stop on a climb. The desert is patient — you shouldn't be.

Advanced

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

Rocks

Rock crawling is a chess match at walking speed. Wheel placement is everything. One spotter, one driver, infinite patience — and the Thar's articulation does the rest.

BeginnerBeginner OK

Tread lightly, look far

Forest

Tight, root-laced, and ever-changing. Forest trails test patience and machine control while demanding the lightest footprint. Respect the canopy that hosts you.

Advanced

Walk it before you ride it

River Crossing

Water hides everything — depth, current, and the rock that ends your day. We never cross blind. Walk the line, read the flow, and commit only when it's safe.

Advanced

Commit or coast — never hesitate

Hill Climb

Steep climbs reward decisiveness. Choose your line at the bottom, keep steady momentum, and trust the low-range crawl. Hesitation mid-climb is the enemy.

Expert

Every metre is a decision

Technical Trails

The graduate exam. Mixed obstacles — off-camber, ledges, ruts, and water — strung together with no easy line. This is where training pays off and ego stays home.

07Gallery

Dust,adrenaline,andthemomentsinbetween.

Every recovery, ridge line, and bonfire — captured by our Media Squad. This is what your weekends could look like.

Full Gallery

08Upcoming Events

Thenextadventureisalreadyonthecalendar.

Expeditions, family camps, charity drives, and sunrise trail runs — there's a way in for every skill level.

All Events

Trail RunUpcoming

15 August 2026 Mahindra World City, Chennai

Independence Day Drive 2026

Our annual Independence Day convoy returns. A beginner-friendly drive open to mentored first-timers — details to be confirmed with members.

Beginner

Trail RunUpcoming

July 2026 Chennai Outskirts — TBA

Monthly Community Trail

Our regular monthly trail drive. Location and terrain to be announced to members soon — beginners always welcome with a mentor.

Intermediate

09Member Stories

Fromnervousfirst-timerstoconvoyleaders.

Don't take our word for it. Here's what the brotherhood means to the people who live it every weekend.

“I joined terrified, with a bone-stock Thar and zero experience. My mentor rode shotgun on my first three trails. Today I lead rookie convoys. This club doesn't just teach you off-roading — it builds you.”

Karthik Balaji

Member since 2022 · Stock Thar

“As a woman who'd never touched 4L, I worried I wouldn't fit in. I was wrong. The brotherhood here is real and it includes everyone. I've never felt safer pushing my limits.”

Nithya Raman

Member since 2023

“The recovery training saved my trip — and later, my friend's vehicle from a flooded crossing. The discipline this club drills into you is the difference between an adventure and a disaster.”

Vivek Nair

Member since 2022 · Recovery Squad

More than a club. More than a convoy. A brotherhood.

Yourfirsttrailiscloserthanyouthink.

Bring your Thar — stock is welcome. We'll bring the training, the recovery gear, and a convoy that never leaves anyone behind.

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