Most majestic mountain routes in India

A big shout out to all road trippers! Are you all ready to take your road trip to the next level? If yes, we are here with the most majestic mountain routes in India that you should definitely try at least once in your lifetime.

This route has to be one of the best mountain routes in India that will be a treat to all your senses. The entire stretch of the highway will be an experience in itself, as it will take you through the breathtakingly beautiful Kashmir and the scenic towns of Drass and Sonamarg and Drass. This route is relatively easier in comparison to the Manali Leh highway because of availability of basic facilities and better connectivity.

It’s also one of those road trips that you will love to the fullest. Pangong Lake is known for its mesmerising beauty, whereas the road connecting Nubra valley to Pangong lake via Shyok, will definitely be one of those road trips that you will want to capture frame by frame in your lenses. You will need to plan carefully for this trip as it might be hectic for some. These days, some even prefer to drive from Nubra valley to Pangong lake road via Wari La, which is a high-altitude mountain pass that sits at an elevation of 5,312 metres above sea level.

Tso Moriri is one of the country’s most beautiful high-altitude lakes, which is a treat to sore eyes. And since the population there is of roughly 400 people, and because of its offbeat location, the lake's unspoiled beauty is obvious. For a rather easy journey, it’s advisable that you get there straight from Leh, instead of coming from Manali. The Leh to Tso Moriri route will surprise you at every turn, and your vision will be graced by the beauty of the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. You will pass through a flowing river, surrounded by vast mountain ranges. In short, this trip from Leh to Tso Moriri will be one that you will remember for a very long time.

Touted as one of the world’s deadliest routes, it is needless to mention that a trip from Shimla to Kaza will be a next level one. As you pass through ancient monasteries and splendid scenery, you will thank your stars for undertaking this journey. You will also come across a few charming villages in between where you will not mind taking a pit-stop to not only refuel your vehicle, but also to take in the spectacular beauty of the region. The journey is for the daring ones, and if you find yourself in that category, set out to experience this trip.

It’s one of the popular mountain routes that are most sought after by travellers in the Northeast. Hilly terrain and Sprawling lush green tea plantations are some of the common sights on this route that you will not want to miss a bit. And if you are all in for adventure, you can start your journey all the way from Delhi, and enjoy this trip to the fullest.

This trip from Shillong to Cherrapunji is one that every road tripper dreams of. Interesting thing is that the entire trail is unbelievably picturesque, and you will come across places where it will seem like you can almost touch the clouds. Further, the beautiful cliffs, patches of pasture lands, and lush green forests will make your entire journey a beautiful one.

Located at an altitude of 12310 ft above the sea level, Lake Tsomgo is around 50 km drive from Gangtok.You can opt for an overnight stay in Sikkim, before starting your journey. The hilly terrain of this route might challenge you a bit, but the mesmerising beauty of the route will take away all your worries. On your way, you will be passing through the world’s highest ATM and the Indo-Chinese trading post at Sherathang. To avoid any hassle, try to avoid this road trip during winter season, as snowfall might play a spoilsport which might lead to closing of roads.