Summer road trips in India: All you need for a good break!
Priya Srivastava, TIMESOFINDIA.COM Updated : Jun 14, 2023, 11:18 IST
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Summer road trips in India: All you need for a good break!
If you are planning a road trip this summer, then we have some great options for you to choose from. These road trips are epic and will give you an experience of a lifetime! Check out our fab options below.
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Guwahati - Tawang (566 km)
If you ever take this road trip, you will be overwhelmed with the breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains and the marvels of Buddhist culture. However, driving in the zig-zag paths in the hills needs some serious skill and experience.
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Leh - Pangong Tso (224 km)
People, who have taken this road trip, describe it as the ‘road to heaven’. Leh to Pangong Lake is a journey to remember! The blue paradise-like lake is one of the most stunning sights and people from across the globe visit here to see this.
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Gangtok - Lachen (121 km)
You will love this road trip. Lachen is a pretty hill station close to the Indo-Tibetan Border in Sikkim, some 121 km from Gangtok. Snow-capped mountains and lush green valleys await here.
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Delhi - Gangotri (525 km)
Gangotri glaciers are counted among the toughest in the Himalayan region. Of course, one needs to be extremely good at driving in rough and mountainous terrains. If you take this road trip, it’s definitely going to be the best you have as you pass through pretty jungles, mountains and rivers.
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Guwahati - Cherrapunji (146 km)
This nearly 146 km long drive will take you through some incredible roads and landscapes of Northeast India. Guwahati to Cherrapunji is one of the most famous road trips in the country, offering a countryside experience to the drivers.
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Shimla - Chandratal (358 km)
Pack your bags and go on a road trip that will change your life in a spiritual way! The Himalayan roads leading to Chandratal Lake are absolutely wondrous, offering stunning views of the mountains.
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Manali - Leh (427 km)
You won’t be able to stop yourself from uttering “Oh so gorgeous” while driving on this route! Considered the god of all summer road trips in India, the beauty of Manali to Leh route is hard to capture in few words.
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Bangalore - Bandipur Forest (216 km)
Counted among the most awesome road trips in India, Bangalore to Bandipur takes drivers through incredible forests in the country. The road passes through the dense Bandipur National Park.
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