India’s Most Beautiful Roads for Long Drives: Immerse yourself in the natural world

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Araku Valley to Visakhapatnam

About 100 kilometers from Vizag is the idyllic Araku, a great place to spend a weekend. Although there are several train options available for tourists on this route. If you can drive it will be an incredible experience.

Bengaluru to Bandipur forest roads

When you leave Bangalore on your way to Mysore, the amazing road to Bandipur forest begins. As you move out of the city, the landscape changes to lush foliage, rolling hills and interesting wildlife.

Shimla to Parvati Valley

Himachal Pradesh has many beautiful jungle routes, but the Shimla to Parvati Valley trek is particularly stunning. Bubbling streams and the Beas River run alongside the roads, making for an interesting ride over the mountains and through many forests. The roads are not too bad.

Jim Corbet to Dehradun

The drive to Jim Corbett National Park from the capital city of Dehradun is lush and beautiful and you can also spot some local wildlife. En route is the venerable city of Haridwar and the Rajaji National Park, home to tigers and Asian elephants.

Cherrapunji to Shillong

Shillong, sometimes called the “Scotland of modern India”, is loved for its beautiful climate, delicious food, including tungrimbai (a fermented meal made by frying soybeans with aromatic and pork in mustard oil) and its roads. Among all these activities, Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on earth, is a haven for adventure sports including ziplining, kayaking, canoeing and boating.

Gulmarg to Srinagar

The journey to Gulmarg starts from Srinagar, a city known for its tranquil Dal Lake and Mughal Gardens. Srinagar offers visitors a stunning view of lush green forests, snow-capped mountains and pristine pastures. The road passes through scenic areas, dotted with charming villages and breathtaking views.

Chandigarh to Kasol

Traveling through the vast plains of Chandigarh and reaching Kasol, known for its spectacular hikes and delicious Israeli food, will feel like a road trip out of a movie.

Pune to Mumbai

Maharashtra’s two major cities, Pune on the Deccan Plateau and Mumbai on the Konkan coast, are separated by the Western Ghats. The Mumbai-Pune Motorway, which has six lanes and is surrounded by a network of hills, passes through this mountain range.

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