5 Beautiful Road Trips To Enjoy In India

Twenties is going to be the time of your life. Like it or not, you’re going to be loaded with responsibilities and commitments when you near your thirties. Being a 20-something relieves you of even the most trivial of responsibilities and gives you the freedom to pursue and do whatever you want.

One of the most rewarding things to do when you are in your 20’s is explore the world. True to the saying, “The world is a book, and those who don’t travel read only one page“, you’ll come to appreciate the beauty of this planet and how kind life has been on you when you hit the roads.

Here are 5 most beautiful road trips to take in India.

* Mumbai to Mount Abu

Get a break from the hectic urban life and take a trip towards getting some peace and tranquillity. Travelling through 3 different states – Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan will shed some light on the different cultures of people living in the country. The distance of 760 kms takes approximately 14 hours to cover.

* Old Silk Route

The historical route of trade and tradition stretches from Lhasa in Tibet to Sikkim in India. The high altitude motorable roads provide a spectacular sight of Mt. Kanchenjunga with all nearby hills and valleys. It hardly takes 3 hours to get to the top and you’ll totally love the view from the peak.

* Guwahati to Tawang

Get the real taste of Northeast by taking a beautiful drive from Guwahati to Tawang, the land of monks. The trip is through snow-clad mountains and the breathtaking views will leave you spellbound. Once you are in Tawang, visit a monastery and get to know the curious-yet-interesting lives of monks.

* Chennai to Munnar

A pleasant and unwinding trip from Chennai to Munnar makes for a perfect weekend getaway. The 600 km long road trip through picturesque locations will be a real treat for photography lovers. You can ideally reach the world of tea in under 10 hours. However, you might need some pit stops along the way to take in the beauty of the route and click a few pictures.

* Ahmedabad to Kutch

The 400 km long stretch from Ahmedabad to Kutch is absolutely amazing and fun to take. The idea of being welcomed by an endless expanse of white salt desert is enough to let your heart flutter. It takes approximately 9 hours to cover the distance by road. On your trip, be sure to visit the handicraft villages of Hodko, Nirona and Nakhtarana to learn more about the colourful lives of people living there.