India's most scenic bus journeys

A bus trip in India to different destinations is one of the best things every avid traveller should do at least in their life. You get to experience things from a different perspective as a bus traveller, such as eating at the highway dhabas with fellow travellers. Look ahead for some bus trip ideas.

This is one of the most popular and scenic bus trips in north India. It takes 12 hours on an average to reach Manali from Delhi. Both overnight buses and day Volvo AC buses to Manali are available from Kashmiri Gate and other bus stations in Delhi.

A trip from Kolkata to Darjeeling via Siliguri is one of the longest bus trips in India and the entire state of West Bengal. This trip ushers tourists through tea plantations, forest areas, green vegetation, mountains and hairpin turns. It takes 13 hours or so to complete this journey. Consider taking a short break at Siliguri to rest before proceeding towards Darjeeling.

This route has been so popular since decades that there is even a Hindi movie that's titled Bombay to Goa. It would take 14 hours on an average to finish this trip. Travellers pass through highways and roads beautified by natural wonders. A lot of overnight buses run on this route, which also takes less time as compared to day buses. However, for tourists who wish to revel in the scenic sights, a day trip is the best choice.

If you wish to enjoy the beauty of coastal India, a trip from Bengaluru to Ooty is for you. The journey is covered in 9 hours, depending upon the climate and traffic conditions. The cost of a one-way ticket on the route ranges from INR 999 to 1100.