Travelers are enchanted by any paths that lead to beautiful destinations and what better to that than road trips. Be it an extended weekend, the BFF’s bachelor party, a short escape, some missing fun or a long awaited vacation. Road trips have the strong potential to fill our hearts with the sense of inspiration. We all have deep seated desires to win and to pursue our dedicated interests to lower down the stress levels.
A smooth running national highway and a sweet someone to share the way along, road trips are mere excuses for the rather memorable journeys of our lives. Unravel the story your life’s another chapter is awaiting you to reveal!
1) Delhi to Shimla
Distance: 350 kmsAccessibility: Open all times throughout the year. Though sometimes heavy snowfall can lead to the closure in the months of December-JanuaryBest Time to visit: October-MarchRoute: Delhi – Sonipat – Kurukshetra – Ambala – Chandigrah – panchkula – Solan – ShimlaTime required: 10 hoursSuggested accommodation midway: Can be covered in a single day. If a halt is needed, Chandigarh is the best place.
2) Shimla to Manali
Distance: 250 kmsAccessibility: Open all times of the year. Though sometimes heavy snowfall can lead to the closure in the months of December-JanuaryBest Time to visit: October-AprilRoute: Shimla – Bilaspur- Sundernagar – Mandi- kotla- Kullu- ManaliTime required: 6-7 hoursSuggested accommodation midway: Can be covered in a single day easily.
3) Manali to Leh
Distance: 490 kmsAccessibility: Open only for may/june – mid OctoberBest time to visit: June-SeptemberRoute: Manali – Rohtang Jot – Gramphu – Kokhsar – Tandi – Keylong – Jispa – Darcha – Zingzingbar – Baralacha La – Bharatpur – Sarchu (state border) – Gata Loops – Nakee La – Lachulung La – Pang – More Plains – Tanglang La – Gya – Upshi – Karu – LehTime required: 2daysSuggested accommodation midway: Jispa, Sarchu, keylong
4) Delhi to Jaipur
Distance: 270 kmsAccessibility: Open all times of the yearBest time to visit: October- MarchRoute: Delhi – Gurgaon- Dharuhera- Neemrana – Behror – Shahpura- Dand – Amer – JaipurTime required: 5-6 hoursSuggested accommodation: Can be covered in a single day. Look out for accommodation at Jaipur
5) Jaipur to Ranthambore
Distance: 180 kmAccessibility: Open all times of the yearBest time to visit: October-AprilRoute: Jaipur – Kothun – Lalsot – Swai Madhopur – RanthamboreTime required: 3 hoursSuggested accommodation: Can be covered in a single day easily.
Safari timings:
Morning trip: 6:30\7AM – 9:30\10AMEvening trip: 2\3:30PM – 5:30-7PMVehicle used for Safari: Canter\Jeep
6) Delhi to Agra
Distance: 230 kmAccessibility: Open all times of the yearBest time to visit: September – MarchRoute via Yamuna expressway: Delhi – Greater Noida – Aligarh – Mathura – AgraTime required: 3.5 hoursSuggested accommodation midway: Can be covered in a single dayeasily.
7) Delhi to Lansdowne
Distance: 260 kmAccessibility: Open all times throughout the yearBest time to visit: September – AprilRoute: Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut –Mujjafar nagar – Bijnor – Najibabad – Kotdwar – Dogadda – LansdowneTime required: 5 hoursSuggested accommodation midway: Can be covered in a single day easily.
8) Delhi to Pangot
Distance: 310 kmAccessibility: Open all times throughout the yearBest time to visit: October – JuneRoute: Delhi – Ghaziabad- Rampur – Bazpur – Kaladhungi – PangotTime required: 7 hoursSuggested accommodation midway: Can be covered in a single day easily.
9) Delhi to KangojodiLooking for an offbeat destination? Some place far away from the commercial locations? Welcome to Kangojodi.What to expect? A camp surrounded with 7 km long pine forest area with a natural fresh water spring gushing through the serene location. Here you can engage in activities like trekking, hiking, nature walks, rope balancing, rappelling and bird watching.Kangojodi Camp Organizers: MCG Camp Roxx. Contact at 919911024426 for details.
Distance: 290 kmAccessibility: Open all times throughout the yearBest time to visit: March- mid DecemberRoute: Delhi – Panipat – Karnal – Kuruskshetra – Yamuna nagar- Kala amb-nahan – camp roxx, KangojodiTime required: 5-6 hoursSuggested accommodation midway: Can be covered in a single day.
10) Delhi to Binsar
Distance: 390 kmsAccessibility:Open all times throughout the year.Best time to visit: October – MarchRoute: Delhi-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagr-Ranikhet-Almora-BinsarTime required: 9 hoursSuggested accommodation midway: Can be covered in a single day. If a halt is needed, Ranikhet is the best option.
Book your weekends straight away to get high on the dose of road tripping! Share your experiences with us by commenting below.
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