Away from those busy days, just you and your wheels breathing in the panoramic views is what these roads promise.
Leh – Manali
The “Yeh Ishq Haaye” song from Jab We Met location, song could very well be reframed to describe this drive as'Yeh Road haaye, jannat dikhaaye'. A stretch of 279 km with five mountain passes, the cold winds and an overnight stay in a tent on the way makes this an unforgettable experience. It's a two-day drive.
The Ghats
The Western and the Eastern Ghats are to be drive-listed. Lush forests, animals and birds ranging from Vindhyas to Satpuras in the Western Ghats welcome you. The Eastern Ghats that stretch from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu have spellbinding rivers – Krishna, Kaveri, Mahanadi and Godavari, and animals like Leopards, Tigers, Gaurs, Nilgiri Tahrs and Sambars.
Nilgiri Ghats
The magnificently tall and slender areca nut palms draw you towards a beautiful route ahead that beholds Blue Mountains, the Dodabetta and the Chhaiya Chhaiya train which make for major tourist attractions.
Kodaikanal to Munnar
Escape the hustle bustle of the city to find solace in the lap of nature for this road is famously known as the escape road. Breathtaking waterfalls, scenic hills, pine forest and streaming water keep you company enroute.
East Coast Road
Cross the Tidal Park from the Old Mahabalipuram Road to drive along the coastline towards Cuddalore and reach Uthandi to enjoy the scenic fishing villages. With rice paddy fields, speedbumps, lunar scapes and thatched villages, you are in for an exhilarating ride.
