Roads play a very important role in our lives. Be it the daily mundane drives from home to work or a highway that leads to a great place of amusement, roads have always been there seeing so many stories of love and longing.
Since you are here, it is pretty self-explanatory that you love the journeys rather than merely waiting for the destination to arrive. Being in a four-wheeled vehicle on the road is like watching a movie unfold and you have the best seat. The fun gets multiplied when you are driving that luxury plush feel over those endless roads.
We bring to you some well sought out roads that lead to happiness and will be a great match to your driving experience. So, without further ado, let us begin.
Mumbai to Goa
We have all witnessed the great road trip from the movie Dil Chahta Hai, and how it personifies happiness into a journey throughout. Well, how about getting a feel of it for yourself. Although it might seem like a long journey, there are reasons to be on this long stretch for that cruising. These roads are amongst the most beautiful ones in India, with a rich expanse of greenery and biodiversity for you to witness while you are having a hassle-free plush ride. It is a 10-hour drive on NH 17 which is as smooth as cream butter. A good amount of food joints on the way will serve well for your travel munchings.
Manali to Leh Highway
One of the favourite roads to drive on and on the list of all the motor enthusiasts out there! And it doesn’t come as a surprise, as it is one of the most beautiful landscapes to enjoy your luxury comfort ride. Its beauty and serenity is something that is sure to overwhelm you and leave you with a feeling of awe. This beauty is spread across 479 km and remains open to the public only for three to four months every year before heavy snowfall. It takes around 2 days with a stopover for rest and refreshment to complete this journey of serenity encompassing the sheer heavenly beauty all around you.
Gangtok to Lake Tsomgo and Nathu La Pass
A less time consuming one, yet one of the most interesting roads on this list. Yes, even though it is only 40km from Gangtok to Lake Tsomgo in Sikkim, the road is sure to bring the adventure spirit of you behind the wheels. This narrow Himalayan road would be a great fit to test your driving skills. The road, with its narrow ends and sharp turns along with hairpins, will excite and scare you at the same time. Apart from all the adventure luring you in, the scenic beauty is something which is sure to add to the whole journey. Pump up some gas and steer through the beauty with that great luxury ride controls at your disposal.
Jaipur to Jaisalmer
Known as the golden city, encompassing bounteous golden honey sandstone, Jaisalmer is adorned with lakes, ornate Jain temples and havelis. Deserts have a charm to themselves, and something which is as beautiful in the day as it would be in night, or maybe even better. With a stretch of 558 km, it is a 10-hour drive on the roads in top-notch condition. You can make a brief stop at Jodhpur to fuel up your ride as well as your tummy, since Rajasthan has some delicious cuisines for you to try.
Bengaluru to Ooty
For those looking for a good serene drive in the southern part of India, this road is perfect. A great idea for the nature lover in you, as many call it one of the most scenic roads. The road is exquisite and comes with many enchanting sights offering exotic wildlife encompassing a chilling habitat. The challenging but fun hairpin bends to skill up you driving along the vast greenery to leave you enchanted in its beauty. In the lap of Nilgiri Hills is what drives every road enthusiast to take on this drive to fill the void in their otherwise mundane lives. Stretched into 273 km, this 7-hour ride on SH 17 is sure to give you some great eateries. While on your journey, you can also have a pitstop at Mysore and revel in the city’s ancient history.
Puri to Konark via NH 203
Would be the smallest road trip on our list but still holds some magnificent views and is a great drive to enjoy. Running for a mere 36 km, which will be covered in an hour, this beauty in Orissa would surely put most of the eastern states of India to shame. This Puri to Konark highway is a great place for the photography enthusiast in you. The beautiful canopy formed by trees on each side of the road and the soft misty breeze will cradle you to a sense of serenity.
Mumbai to Pune Expressway
This might be one of the best drives of the country that is not much of a stretch and yet you will be entirely satisfied at the end of this plush ride. The beautiful ghats around you and the highway adds to the whole drive. Not to forget that this is just 83 km of ride, so it could possibly be a great weekend getaway for those looking to get away from their everyday life. So if you are around the region and looking for a road trip, look no further and put some gas on and whoop, off you go on that luxury ride of yours.
This list sums up the whole idea behind the journey which is what we crave for rather than the destination. Yes, destinations are important but a journey is what makes the overall experience a memorable one, and what better than the feel of your luxury ride to do so.