Scenic coastal road trips for weekend getaways

If the views of the sea calm you for some uncanny reason, or you just love to see the waves rolling, you should definitely take these road trips. Here, we bring to you a list of such road trips that will take you through some of the most beautiful coastal areas of the country.

Well, it goes without saying that it’s definitely the most popular road trip in India that one should enjoy once in his lifetime. If you take the NH 48 route, you will be able to save some time, however, the NH66 route is the more scenic one. Take the route that suits you the best, and make your coastal road trip a memorable one.

Although Puri to Konark will be a small distance, the journey will be an exciting one, lined with trees, and views of Bay of Bengal that will keep you wide awake throughout the journey. Puri has a number of beaches to keep you occupied there. Some of the places that you can check out if you are driving are Ramachandi beach, Chandrabhaga beach, ASI museum, and more.

Most people from Kolkata must have taken this trip at some point of time in their life. It’s that popular route, the reason why visitors should also set out on this road trip when in Kolkata to experience what makes it so special. You will be greeted with vivid greenery throughout the route, apart from pristine beaches. Once you reach Digha, you can indulge in some adventurous water sports too. Kolkata to Digha is a great option for weekend trips, and it will take around 4 hours to complete it.

This route between these two destinations runs along the gorgeous landscapes of golden sands, beach rocks, and the pristine Bay of Bengal on one side. Grab a window seat, and enjoy watching the landscapes changing colour all day long. This route is a must for all photographers, and will take around 3 hours to complete it. Some of the significant places to check out en route are Kalpakkam, Mahabalipuram, Marakkam, and Mudaliarkuppam.

If you have never been into road trips, you can start with this one. It will be a journey from hilly Kasargod, traversing through the backwaters at Valiyaparamba, then passing by the beaches at Kannur, before finally reaching the port city of Kochi. Another highlight of this road trip is that it’s the only drive-in beach in India. You will be able to cover the distance of 369 km in around 6 hours.

A drive to Kanyakumari to Dhanushkodi will be a trip to remember, which will be of around 5 hours. Covering a distance of around 329 km, your journey will start from Kanyakumari, whereas Dhanushkodi, the ghost town, will be your end point. Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town in the southern tip of the country, which is famed for its past stories and gorgeous shoreline. The drive will take you through lush greenery, and shores that are scenic to the next level. The roads are also quite good, so the drive between these two destinations will be comfortable.