Trips are the best way to get more relaxed and refreshed. And if that trip is a road trip, then no doubt it will be the best experience of your life. Road trips with friends will be more fun and exciting. This article will give you the best ideas about where you can plan your road trip and how you can make that road trip successful by following the best routes and selecting the best time to visit.
Manali To Leh
Whenever a person thinks of taking a road trip, the first place that comes to mind is the mountains. The most adventurous place for the mountain person with eye-catching and beautiful views will be Manali to Leh. This trip will surely leave a memorable mark on your life.
Total distance: The highway is 474 km long, and it begins from Manali.
Best time to visit: The right time for you to take this road trip is from June 1 to September 15. It's the official period for road trips. For bikers, it will be the best road trip of their lives.
Time required: It will take at least two days to cover this trip with adequate stops for rest.
Let's have a look at this complete route.
Road map and highway status
You will come across the deodar forests of Manali at 1900 m, Rani Nallah water crossing on your left towards Rohtang pass. The pass then descends into Lahaul (Chandra Valley) and reaches Khoshkar, where the entries of the tourists are registered. Now, for the night, the most famous spot is Keylong, where you can stay at Gemur or Jispa. River Chandra will also come in the way, providing a beautiful view for the nature lover. You will come across Darcha, Zanskar that diverges at Darcha, Pateso, ZingZingBar, Suraj Taal pass, Baralacha, and Sarchu. The road then enters the land of Jammu Kashmir, Nakee La, and Lachung La. The highest point on the Manali-Leh road comes, Taglang La passes at 5359 m.The pass then descends into Rumtse, the Indus valley, Upshi, and Karu villages. Once the Choglamsar crosses, you will be in the lands of Leh. You will see a board at the entrance gate with the slogan "Jullay, Welcome to Ladakh."
Best food: Khoshkar is the best place on this trip for its food at the dhabas.
Mumbai To Igatpuri
Mumbai has a lot in store for its visitors, and Igatpuri, situated near Nashik, is a hill station. If you are thinking of taking this road trip, cover at its best time.
Total distance: The distance which needs to be covered is nearly 119 km.
Best time to visit Monsoon is the perfect time for experiencing this trip and making it more memorable.
Time required: It will require approximately 3 hours to cover this road trip.
About the trip
The trip will start from Kurla, located in Mumbai. It is a very smooth road to travel that provides a lot of fun to the travellers. Igatpuri is a beautiful land for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The most preferred place to stay in Igatpuri is Villa or a resort. The airport is also near this place. You can explore nature paradise while staying in the resort. This place has a good connection between the road and the rail. It is a quiet and wonderful place showing you the beauty of nature. Many adventure activities can also be performed here, like Burma Bridge, zipline fox climbing, and rappelling.
Best food: Now, for eating, Batata Vada is the specialty of this region for vegetarians. You can buy it from the roadside stalls. For non-vegetarians, one can order the non-veg thali from the dhabas, including chicken curry, mutton fry, fish, eggs, and rice.
Bengaluru To Coorg
This road trip is an adventurous experience one could ever have. You will discover new treasures along with pleasures. Coorg is a hill station known for its verdant coffee plantations, aromatic spice gardens, cool climate, lofty hills, and gorgeous waterfalls and has earned the title "The Scotland of India."
Total distance: The distance from Bengaluru to Coorg is nearly 245 km.
Best time to visit: June to September are the best months to experience this road trip with rain, and October to May without rain.
Time required: It will require approximately 6 hours to cover this road trip.
About the routes
There are two routes to experience this road trip.
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Via the Kushalnagar road: The starting point will be Bangalore, and then you will come across Ramanagra, Madya, and Kushalnagar. After that, you will finally reach your destination within 6 hours.
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Via the Channarayapatna route: By this route, it will take nearly 7 hours to reach. While taking this route, you will come across many temples and ghats.
Best food: You can order Kadambattu, Pandi Curry, Noolputtu, and Koli Curry from the roadside hotels.
Ahmedabad to Kutch
Ahmedabad is a place full of culture, and Kutch is one of the largest districts of India. It is best known for its Rann festival and attracts tourists from all over the world.
Total distance: The distance which needs to be covered is nearly 400 km.
Best time to visit: Winters, November to February are the best months to visit this place.
Time required: It will take nearly 7-8 hours to reach your destination.
About the trip
There are two routes to experience this road trip.
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The first is from Ahmedabad to Viramgam, then to the Dhrangadhra, then to the Malia, and then your last stop will come, Bhuj via the NH947.
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The second route is from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar to Mehsana to Bhuj via the NH27.
The recommended route is the first one because it will take less time to reach using that route, and you will be able to explore more places along the way.
Best food: You can order a Gujarati thali from the nearby restaurants. Thali will include Roti, Dal, or Kadhi, curd, rice, and vegetable curries.
Darjeeling to Pelling
Pelling is a town located in West Sikkim. This place is famous for its snow-capped peaks of the Kanchenjunga. You can also have a sight of the great Himalayas from this place.
Total distance: The distance which needs to be covered is nearly 73 km.
Best time to visit: October to February are the best months to visit this place.
Time required: It will take nearly 3 hours to reach.
About the trip
You can start from Darjeeling via the Nayabazar, then use the Legship road, and then the Rishi road, which will drop you to your final destination, Sikkim.
Best food: Momos, Thukpa, Gundruk and Sinki, Phagshapa, and Sel roti are the specialty of this place which you can eat while travelling.
