Your Ultimate Indian Road Trip Planner: 10 Epic Drives!

Are you tired of your 9-5 Job and everyday routine? It’s your sign to pack your bags and swap to open highways, stunning vistas, and an unforgettable Road trip with your close one.

Forget the Office chairs, the desktop, and city traffic. Discover the ultimate road trips India with your favourite people, playlist, and an open, stretching road. These are not your ordinary drives, but multi-day adventures with thrills and memories.

• Route: NH 66 (Panvel – Chiplun – Ratnagiri – Sawantwadi – Goa)
• Best Time: October to March (for pleasant, dry weather).
• Main Attraction: Experience coastal freedom and a high-energy holiday destination, living those Dil Chahta Hai movie vibes on your road trip with friends. Drive alongside the coastal route with lush greenery in the Western Ghats and make sure to enjoy Ganpatipule Beach or the majestic Dudhsagar Waterfalls near the Goa Border.

• Route: Manali – Rohtang – Pang – Tanglang La – Leh
• Best Time: June to September, before winter
• Main Attraction: This is the Top Mountain adventure, promising high-altitude thrills and an ultimate off-roading experience. Following the spirit of the 3 Idiots climax scene, conquer the challenging Baralacha La and Tanglang La passes and soak in the surreal beauty of Pangong Lake near Leh.

• Route: Delhi – Yamuna Expressway – Agra – NH 48 – Jaipur
• Best Time: October to March
• Main Attraction: Immerse yourself in Culture, Royal history, and heritage sites with the comfort of excellent driving. Speed along the smooth Yamuna Expressway to Agra with a feel of the Rang De Basanti Movie and make sure to stop at the majestic Taj Mahal (Agra) and the iconic Amer Fort (Jaipur).

• Route: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
• Best Time: October to March (to avoid intense heat and humidity).
• Main Attraction: Enjoy a serene coastal cruise with seaside charm and a taste of French colonial heritage. Drive straight along the Bay of Bengal on the ECR and explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites at Mahabalipuram, especially the ancient Shore Temple.

• Route: Bangalore – Mysore – Madikeri (NH 275)
• Best Time: October to March, or July-September for intense monsoon beauty.
• Main Attraction: This trip offers lush greenery, misty hills, and coffee plantations, a refreshing escape into the Ghats. Pass through Karnataka’s stunning green countryside and make time to visit the peaceful Tibetan settlement and Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple) near Kushalnagar.

• Route: Ahmedabad – Bhuj – Kutch
• Best Time: October to March (especially during the Rann Utsav festival).
• Main Attraction: Family road trips with desert landscapes, cultural immersion, and the stark beauty of white salt flats. The unique experience of driving to Kutch is the mesmerising White Desert (Rann of Kutch) at Dhordo for unforgettable sunset views.

• Route: Guwahati – Sela Pass – Tawang
• Best Time: March to June and September to October 
• Main Attraction: This is an Offbeat adventure focused on Buddhist culture and breathtaking Eastern Himalayan views. The challenging but rewarding climb over the high-altitude Sela Pass leads to the destination, where you can visit the massive, ancient Tawang Monastery.

• Route: Jaipur – Ajmer – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
• Best Time: October to March (to avoid extreme desert heat).
• Main Attraction: The trip showcases Royal Rajasthan heritage with authentic desert trails leading to the magnificent “Golden City.” Driving through the heart of the Thar Desert, be sure to climb the living Jaisalmer Fort and enjoy a camel safari on the Sam Sand Dunes.

• Route: Chandigarh – Shimla – Kullu – Manali
• Best Time: April to June or September to November (for snow-free, pleasant weather).
• Main Attraction: This route is your entry into the Himalayas, offering winding mountain roads and popular hill station attractions reminiscent of the initial journey from Jab We Met. Enjoy scenic hill drives on the Kalka-Shimla Highway and explore the bustling Mall Road in Shimla, or try adventure sports in the Solang Valley near Manali.

• Route: Bangalore – Theni – Munnar
• Best Time: September to May (to avoid heavy monsoon downpours).
• Main Attraction: This offers a refreshing escape into Kerala’s spice and tea country, featuring winding roads and misty views, echoing the South Indian landscapes seen in Chennai Express. The highlight is the final, winding ascent through stunning, emerald-green tea gardens near Munnar; visit the Mattupetty Dam and the Tea Museum for local culture.

Travassa Holidays arranges India driving tours plans monthly, and we want more people to know how beautiful India and Indian roads are. We explore the destination, roads, and people. 

These are epic drives and more than just journeys. Don’t wait, let’s pack your bag, snacks, and the key to drive into the horizon.