5 Best Road Trips in India You Should Try

Manali to Leh Highway- This 479 km journey through the Himalayas presents breathtaking views, high-altitude passes, and serene monasteries, making it a motorist's dream

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Mumbai to Goa- Covering approximately 600 km, this route along the Konkan Coast offers scenic beaches, lush greenery, and vibrant local culture

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Chennai to Pondicherry- A 150 km drive along the East Coast Road, providing stunning sea views, historic temples, and the charming French Quarter of Pondicherry

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Guwahati to Tawang- This 520 km journey through Assam and Arunachal Pradesh features lush valleys, high-altitude passes, and the majestic Tawang Monastery

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Jaipur to Jaisalmer- A 560 km drive through Rajasthan's Thar Desert, showcasing grand forts, traditional villages, and the golden sands of Jaisalmer

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