5 Best Road Trips In India
Road trips are one of the most exciting kinds of a holiday and one of the best ways to satisfy your craving for adventure and the need to escape. India has a platter of beautiful landscapes and road trip options that will make you want to hit the road immediately. What according to you are the 5 Best Road Trips in India?
Here, we have compiled a list of best roads trips in India that can help you plan your next getaway:
1. Mumbai to Goa
This road trip has been on many bucket lists after watching the movie Dil Chahta Hai, and believe me this road trip is exactly or even better than it is shown in the movie. This road through the western ghats offers an amazing view of paddy fields, coconut trees and beautiful beaches where you can halt and soak in some exquisite natural beauty. Mumbai to Goa definitely tops the list of 5 Best Road Trips in India.
Route 1: Mumbai to Goa via Mumbai-Pune Expressway and NH4
Mumbai → Lonavala → Pune → Khandala → Satara → Karad → Kolhapur → Belgaum → Goa
Distance: 590 kms
Popular Stopovers: Rankala Lake, Panhala Fort and the Jyotiba Temple
Route 2: Mumbai to Goa via NH66
Mumbai → Panvel → Pen → Kolad → Khed → Chiplun → Pali→ Sawantwadi → Goa
Distance: 577 km
Popular Stopovers: Karnala Bird Sanctuary and Ganpatipule Beach. Chiplun is also famous for its Ratnagiri mangoes.
2. Delhi to Leh
If you plan on visiting one of the most beautiful places in the world, it has to be Ladakh and the best road trip in India is to Leh is also on every biker’s bucket list. The spectacular view of the Himalayas can leave you gazing at it for hours. The rugged landscape and the snow clad mountains make it one of those road trips with the best views.
Route 1: Delhi to Leh via Manali
Delhi → Manali → Jispa → Sarchu → Tanglang La → Leh
Distance: 1011 km
Popular Stopovers: Manali, Jispa and Rohtang La
Route 2: Delhi to Leh via Srinagar
Delhi → Amritsar → Srinagar → Sonmarg → Kargil → Lamayuru → Leh
Distance: 1300 km
Popular Stopovers: Golden temple in Amritsar, The Dal lake in Srinagar, green valleys of Sonmarg and the mountain views of Kargil.
Also Read : 5 Best Places to Visit in Ladakh.
3. Guwahati to Tawang
Tawang is a beautiful destination in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a natural paradise and your road trip to Tawang will be filled with views of gorgeous hills, valleys and rivers as you pass by. These views will make your road trip from Guwahati to Tawang one of the 5 best road trips in India. Tawang is a unique combination of Buddhist and Tibetan culture and an Inner Line permit will be required to visit Arunachal Pradesh.
Route 1: Guwahati to Tawang via Tezpur and Nameri
Guwahati→ Tezpur → Nameri → Bhalukpong → Bomdila → Dirang → Tawang
Distance: 509 kilometres
Popular Stopovers: Nameri Tiger Reserve, Kameng River and Sela Pass
Route 2: Guwahati to Tawang via Kalaktang or Trans Himalayan Highway
Guwahati → Mangaldai → Orang → Kalaktang → Shergaon → Rupa → Bomdila → Tawang
Distance: 457 kilometres
Popular Stopovers: Madhuri Lake and multiple Monasteries.
4. Ahmedabad to Kutch
“Kutch Nahi Dekha Toh Kuch Nahi Dekha”. This road trip will be through the rugged and welcoming side of Gujarat, the rural Gujarat which is colourful and vibrant. You will pass large, isolated and yet beautiful lands and also narrow roads through small villages. One of the best times to visit is during the three-month-long Rann Utsav which is held every year from December to March. A road trip combined with this colourful festival is surely the best road trip in India.
Route 1: Ahmedabad to Kutch via NH947
Ahmedabad → Viramgam → Dhrangadhra → Malia → Bhuj → Kutch
Distance: 400 km
Popular Detours: Little Rann of Kutch, Morbi and beaches of Mandvi
Route 2: Ahmedabad to Kutch via NH27
Ahmedabad → Gandhinagar → Mehsana → Bhuj → Kutch
Distance: 478 km
Popular Stopovers: Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell and Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary
Also Read : Best Adventure Activities in India.
5. Chennai to Munnar
Chennai to Munnar is a beautiful road trip for those who enjoy natural beauty. Along the way, you will find lots of greenery, beautiful waterfalls, pristine lakes and endless viewpoints. Munnar is a beautiful hill station and full of tea and spice plantations. And is you are a nature lover, this journey will top your list of best road trips in India.
Route 1: Chennai to Munnar via Bodi Ghat
Chennai → Villupuram → Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) → Theni → Bodi Ghat → Munnar
Distance: 583 km
Popular Stopovers: Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple and multiple waterfall pit stops.
Route 2: Chennai to Munnar via Udumalpet
Chennai → Villupuram → Tiruchirappalli → Dindigul → Udumalpet → Munnar
Distance: 596 km
Popular Stopovers: Thirumoorthy Hills, Sirumalai Reserved forest and multiple waterfall pit stops.
On the road trip from Chennai to Munnar, you can also take a detour to Pondicherry and enjoy some relaxing time on the beach.
Apart from being a thrilling and adventurous experience, road trips require less planning and are perfect even for a short or a weekend getaway. Tell us in the comments below, how many of these best road trips in India have you done!
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