“Now, on this road trip, my mind seemed to uncrinkle, to breathe, to present to itself a cure for a disease it had not, until now, known it had.”- Elizabeth Berg

Road trips are the most liberating and free-spirited activity one can get indulge in from time to time. It breaks the monotony of a usual habituated life and adds spark and zing to life. India is a massive country and there have been many scenic landscapes present in this country which can promise all the wanderlust souls a moment of a lifetime. Right from the Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Gujarat to Assam, there have been many roads that are very well known for their legendary road trips. Many adventure-loving couples, youngsters, and professional bikers indulge in this activity from time and time. The couples book couple friendly hotels while on the road to feel rested and rejuvenated. They even stay at dayuse hotels from time to time and take rest before they can continue with the journey. There are many road trips in India but here are the top 10 ones which one must experience in this lifetime.

1-Manali to Leh Highway

This highway has been shown by many Bollywood movies where the actors were seen romancing on the beautiful road. The highway is filled with beauty and all kinds of glories. The snowy mountains with azure blue backdrop adds up to the dreamy beauty. The road spans over a 479kms and has a mean altitude of 3 to 4kms above sea level. The roads are open for 5 months during the summer until mid of October. The journey basically takes 2 days to complete and the road conditions are safe to travel. You may also book hotel in Manali to get prepared for the trip. You can also book dayuse hotels for a power rest.

2-Manali to Shimla via Mandi

It is a road trip of around 250kms filled with beautiful hills and curving roads which leads up to a beautiful hill station. It is one of the most relaxing long drives that you can take along the river Beas. There is lush greenery along the sides along with the mountains. It will take around 5 to 6 hours to complete the trip. It is one of the best road trips that you can have in India. You can book a couple friendly hotel in Shimla for a quick rest.

3-Puri to Konark

It is stretched around a distance of 36kms and takes around 1 hour to complete. This trip comes under NH 203. Even though it is a short one, but the beauty of the trip is captivating and mesmerizing. The beautiful canopy formed over the scenic road that leads up to the historic town is truly something to experience in this lifetime. On one side there is the majestic Bay of Bengal and on the other side mountains and greenery. This makes the trip a perfect romantic ambiance. The beautiful roads are perfect for some photography. The soft misty breeze and the obvious idyllic beauty will leave you mesmerized, now and forever.

4-Chennai to Pondicherry

This journey covers a distance of 151kms and is regarded as one of the most beautiful roads to travel in India. It takes 3 hours to complete the trip and is under NH32. The trip is accompanies by the sun and ocean on one side leading to the beautiful city of Pondicherry. The road passes through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram, Alambara Fort, Kalpakkam, Mudaliarkuppam, and Marakkanam. Many couples who are fond of road trip book a couple friendly hotel in Chennai and then go about the road trip to Pondicherry.

5-Chennai to Munnar

This road trip covers a distance of around 600kms and takes 10 hours to complete the journey. It is included in NH79. Chennai is a place that has hot weather throughout the year. If you want to relax and get to spend a weekend at a much colder place then a road trip to Munnar is the best thing to plan. There are three different routes that you can take from Chennai to Munnar. All three routes comprise of amazing attractions to make your road trip more memorable. You can book a couple friendly hotel in Chennai with your partner and then go ahead with the planned trip to Munnar.

6-Vishakhapatnam to Araku valley

Covering a distance of 116km, this picturesque road is covered with Bay of Bengal on side and the majestic Eastern Ghats on another. There is a graceful marriage happening of both the landmarks which is a sight to remember the entire life. The curly roads, the gentle elevation, and the serenity of the hills make the trip a lifetime experience. It takes around 3 hours to complete the journey and many interesting sights are included in it such as Borra Caves and Tatipudi Reservoir. October to March is the best time to have this trip.

7-Guwahati to Tawang

This amazing trip covers a distance of 520kms for over 10 hours. It is a long and challenging drive with several good and mesmerizing scenic places in between. There are beautiful mountains and landscapes on the way which makes the trip even more magical. This is one must-have road trip while you are visiting the Northeast

8-Mumbai to Goa

This is one of the most common road trips taken by youngsters while going to Goa. Stretched over a distance of 556kms, this is indeed called as the father of all road trips. It is covered in 10 hours and is included in NH66. There are several great eateries on the way to satisfy your hunger and boredom. The road is smooth and filled with green scenic views.

9-Mumbai to Pune Expressway

Many couples coming and staying at a couple-friendly hotel at Mumbai generally plan for a road trip to Lonavala through this expressway. It is a 93km long road trip which takes only 2 hours to cover. While two-wheelers are only allowed on the Old Mumbai Highway, the new expressway allows a better driving experience. There are several eateries on the way of satisfying your hunger and craving. You can gorge into some authentic Maharashtrian dishes on the way. It is considered as one of the best road trips in India.

10-Gangtok to Lake Tsomgo and Nathu La Pass

The northeast of India offers some of the most picturesque sites for road trips the majestic snow ladened mountains with uncertainty of terrain and the magical view adds up to the complete adventure and experience. The trip to Lake Tsomgo from Gangtok also called Changu Lake is a trip of a lifetime. Stretched over a distance of 55kms, it only takes 1 hour to complete the trip.

These are just the start of what the country offers in the matter of adventure and road trip experience. There are many more places where you can visit in order to have a very good time.

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