10 Beautiful Road Trips in India!
Everyone Deserves a Break!
Everyone deserves a break from hectic life. There’s nothing much more exciting and refreshing than hitting a road with a bunch of good friends and good music. We can plan for a road trip to de-stress, forget our worries and create some lifetime memories along the way.
Here are ten best road trips in India you need to take once in a lifetime!
1. Manali-Leh Highway (NH 21)
The Manali-Leh Highway scenic gives every traveler’s dream come true. This route offers the excitement of planning, adventure, and bliss while riding and lifetime memories after the ride.
Must Visit – Manali, Rohtang La, Jispa, Gramphu, Kokhsar
Best time to go – May to September
2. Leh – Ladakh
This route is on the top lists of each and every person who is traveling enthusiastic. En route you will witness breathtaking scenes and needs to be experienced for yourself.
Must Visit – Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri, Drang Drung Glacier, Khardung La and Chang La passes, Nubra Valley, Sham Valley
Best time to go – April to Mid – May
3.Guwahati to Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh)
Explore the mesmerizing scenery unfolding at every turn, snow-clad mountains, waterfalls, and the lakes as you drive to Tawang from Guwahati. Even though the roads are not smooth, however, it will be a worth road-trip to Tawang.
Must Visit – Kalachakra and Ngingmapa Monastery
Best time to go: March–November
4. Bangalore to Ooty
Perhaps one of the must –take road trips in South India is drive along the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu! The route between Geddai and Manjur is full of hairpin bends and astounding views.
Must Visit – Ooty Botanical Gardens, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Doddapetta Peak, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Tea Factory
Best time to go – March to June
5.Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley
Over just 114 km, a trip from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley can be covered in only 3 hours. The beautiful sight of the Bay of Bengal, green canyons, coffee plantations, waterfalls adds to the pleasure of the route.
Must visit – Borra Caves and Tatipudi Reservoir.
Best time to go – October–March
6. Chennai to Pondicherry
A trip from Chennai to Puducherry can be traveled in only three or four hours via East Coast Road.
Must visit – Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Odiyur lake along ECR, Bay of Bengal from the Alamparai fort, Serenity beach & Sunrise at Auroville beach.
Best time to go – October–February
7. Ahmedabad to Kutch
This route from Ahmadabad to Kutch) would take approximately seven hours, covering a distance of 400 kilometers (248 miles). Witness the beautiful landscapes, gorge on lip-smacking food and admire the art and culture of Gujarat while driving past the small huts lining the roads from Ahmedabad to Kutch.
Must visit – Wild Ass Sanctuary, Chari-Dhand & Hodko Village
Best time to go – November- February
8. Delhi to Manali
Delhi- Manali road can be covered in approximately 10 hours. This trip is ideal for travelers who love serene valleys and snowcapped mountains. While in Manali, enjoy trekking, paragliding, skiing or rafting.
Must visit – Rohtang Pass, Parvati Valley, Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley, Spiti Valley, Old Manali
Best time to go – October- February
9. Guwahati To Sohras
This road trip can be covered in approximately 4 hours. Admire the most breathtaking views of grasslands, waterfalls, and mountains.
Must visit – Double Decker Living Root Bridge, Dawki, Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Mawlynnong
Best time to go – May to October
10. Mumbai To Pune
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is a six-lane concrete, airspeed road. The distance spans around 110 km connecting Mumbai and can be covered in three hours. It’s better to leave early in order to avoid the Mumbai traffic peak hour. The expressway begins at Kalamboli and ends at Dehu Road. This road trip is beautiful especially during the monsoon season. Witness amazing Sahyadri mountain ranges passes through three tunnels.
Must visit – Lonavala and Khandala
Best time to go – October to March
