#TravelBytes: Top 5 road trips India has to offer
Road trips are not everyone's cup of tea, but if you dream of travelling with your friends along mesmerizing routes with some upbeat music on the stereo, then road trips are definitely up your lane. If that sounds like a perfect getaway for you, you're probably craving an escapade on wheels. Here, we've listed some of the best road trips you can take.
The Manali-Leh route is a breathtaking one, don't miss it
How about some "Yeh Ishq Haaye" feels from Jab We Met? Look no further than a Manali-Leh road trip. The mesmerizing beauty of this amazing road journey gets augmented by the breathtaking, snow-clad mountains that accompany you every step of the way. The distance is roughly 478km, and can be covered in two days. So rent a vehicle, and hit the road!
The ultimate road trip experience for Mumbaikars and party animals
Drive parallel to the astounding Western Ghats and enjoy the scenic beauty along the Mumbai-Goa highway, as you head towards India's party capital. Bikes are usually the preferred mode of covering the 590km journey via the Pune-Kolhapur route, and will take you around 10 hours to cover. When in Goa, you know the rules - enjoy the beaches, party, and dance.
A short sea-side trip to the Paris of India
A journey of about 155kms, a road trip from Chennai to Pondicherry is tempting in every sense of the word. The 4-hour-ride will offer you spectacular views of the sea on one side, which will have you pull out your camera every other mile. When in Pondy, enjoy beach-basking, and taste the lip-smackingly-good food the beach destination has to offer.
A road-trip to the Land of White Salt Desert
A 7-hour road journey covering a distance of 400km, driving from Ahmedabad to the spell-binding white-salt desert of Kutch offers you glimpses of Gujarati culture and heritage, some click-worthy landscapes, and delicious cuisine. When in Kutch, do not miss out on Wild Ass Sanctuary, and Chhari Dhandh, and get hold of some exclusive Kutch-styled handicrafts. Best time to go is from October to March.
A trip from India's Silicon-Valley to the Queen of hills
With lush-green mountains and beautiful landscapes throughout the 278Km journey from Bengaluru to Ooty, you won't want your road trip to end. Take a stop at the culturally iconic city of Mysore and ride through the dense, mysterious Bandipur forest to reach Ooty. When in Ooty, allow the hills and sprawling plantations to mesmerize you. October to June makes for the best visiting period.
