Epic road trips in India for the New Year 2022

Epic road trips in India for the New Year

 Thinking Boxx Team Published : Nov 24, 2021, 17:23 IST

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Epic road trips in India for the New

Road trips in India are always fun, and can take you past deserts, oceans, and the mighty Himalayas. And, if you are in for road trips in India, the country has all that you seek for in such a trip. To help you sort out which should be your pick, here is a look at some of the epic road trips that you can take in India this New Year.

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Puri to Konark

Many visiting Puri end up on this road trip to see the Konark Sun Temple. As they take the Puri-Konark highway, they get to witness Odisha’s natural beauty. The highlight of this route is the stretch, where the road runs parallel to the sea! Also, this trip is shorter than the one between Mumbai-Pune, and is suitable for most travellers.

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Mumbai to Goa

A road trip from Mumbai to Goa is a top choice for Mumbaikars, and those willing to visit Goa. This trip will be full of scenic beauty, with Western Ghats gracing your sight from end to end. There are two routes to cover this trip, one is the Pune-Kolhapur route via NH4, which can be covered in 10 hours if you drive non-stop; the other one is for thrill seekers, which is Chiplun-Ratnagiri route via NH66, and can be covered in 12 hours non-stop.

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Mumbai to Pune

As you travel through the Mumbai-Pune highway, you pass through the fantastic concrete wonder, which makes your travel even more exciting. This is also a popular road trip for Mumbaikars, who take it every now and then, especially during the weekends. The highlight of this trip is the Igatpuri-Nashik belt that would charm you with its natural beauty.

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Chennai to Pondicherry

This road trip can be covered in just three or four hours via the Coast Road. The picturesque sight of the sea on one side, with the sun’s reflection on the water will just add to the excitement of this trip. You will ride past Mahabalipuram, where you can stop to check out the beautiful beaches, then Marakkanam, which is known for large salt pans and much more.

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Guwahati to Tawang

It’s one of the most sought-after road trips in Northeast India, and can be covered in approximately 14 hours. Although the roads are rough, it will be worth all your efforts, as you will be greeted with scenic beauty almost at every turn. Since it’s a long road trip, you can halt at Dirang in West Kameng to check out the Buddhist culture at Nyingmapa Monastery, or stop at Tezpur in Assam to explore its historical attractions.

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Ahmedabad to Kutch

A trip from Ahmedabad to Kutch would take around seven hours to complete, but you can halt at certain places to enjoy the scenic beauty of the route. While travelling through the scenic landscapes, you can even gorge on lip-smacking food, and experience the art and culture of Gujarat as you ride past the unique huts that line up the roads from Ahmedabad to Kutch.

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Darjeeling to Pelling

The highlights of this road trip are the majestic mountains at the backdrop, vibrant tea gardens, and picturesque landscapes on all sides that are indeed a sight to behold. The distance between these two locations is 72 km, which can be covered within four hours. However, if you have time to spare, you can halt at a tea garden and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea to get that extra energy boost.

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Kolkata to Digha

This trip makes for a quick weekend trip if you are in Kolkata or somewhere nearby. This beautiful stretch of 184 km is dotted with picture-perfect landscapes that will leave everybody awestruck. One can reach Digha from Kolkata within four hours via NH116B and NH16, whereas there are scores of eateries along the way to satiate your hunger pangs.

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Bengaluru to Ooty

This trip is for all the nature and photography lovers out there. You will pass through miles of road, which are dotted with scenic landscapes and lush green mountains. You will pass through the dense, yet the soul-refreshing forests of Bandipur, apart from zooming across historic palaces of the ancient city Mysore. Be ready to be greeted with unparalleled beauty of tea plantations, clear lakes enroute. This trip can be covered within six hours, and has a number of eateries to fill your belly on the route.

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