Best Road Trips in India That You Must Try

In this blog post, check out some of the best places to enjoy road trip with your loved ones. We are sure in adding best places in our list of best road trips in India. The places have held up as our top picks by tourists year after year with a private car and a driver at best price from Japji Travel.

Our Top Picks for best Road Trip

From Shimla to Spiti Valley for Outdoor fun. The Golden Triangle route to see royal places and trying street food. Rajasthan Circuit for thrilling sand dune rides. Guwahati to Tawang to see tribal culture. Bangalore to Ooty and Chennai to Munnar route for seeing beautiful Western ghats. Enjoy the best trips and create lovely moments to cherish for life.

Things to Know

• Golden Triangle Trip – Best Road trip for first timers.
• For those who are looking for adventure, Shimla to Spiti Valley is the best choice for a road trip.
• The Rajasthan Circuit, Golden Triangle, Guwahati to Tawang and Ahmedabad to Kutch are great options for culture lovers.
• Chennai to Pondicherry is the best road trip for beach fun.
• The Rajasthan Circuit, Mysore to Hampi and the Golden Triangle Trip are great for cultural road trips.
• The Rajasthan Circuit and Ahmedabad to Kutch are ideal for festive holidays.
• The calmest road trip you can take is to Chennai to Munnar or Bengaluru to Ooty.

Shimla to Spiti Valley (7-9 Days)

If you love thrilling road trips then Shimla to Spiti Valley trip is for you. The best reason to visit here is that the route remains open throughout the year. The most famous spots to see here are Kinnaur Valley, Nako Village & Lake, Tabo and Dhankar Monastery, Giu Village, Komic Village, Chandratal Lake, Kunzum Pass and Narkanda.

• Best months- June to September
• Best Car-SUV

Guwahati to Tawang (6-8 Days)

The northeast part of India is still quite a mystery to most travelers. You should go on a road trip from Guwahati to Tawang to see this untouched natural beauty for yourself. See waterfalls, hills and visit Buddhist monasteries on this route. The best places to view here are Dirang, Sela Pass, Jung Falls, Bumla Pass and Tawang Monastery.

Note-You will need an Inner Line Permit as non-local Indian citizen. Foreigners will need Protected Area Permit (PAP).

• Best Months– March to May and October to November
• Best car-Innova Crysta or SUV

Rajasthan Circuit (7-10 Days)

One of the best road trips in India that you must try is the Rajasthan Circuit. You will travel to major cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer. Enjoy sand dune rides and desert wildlife. You can Plan your trip in winter to enjoy Pushkar Camel Fair and Jaisalmer Desert Fair. You can stay in desert camps and do some outdoor activities here.

• Best Months-October to March
• Best Car-Innova Crysta

Golden Triangle Circuit (4-6 Days)

The Golden Triangle Circuit is the best choice for road trip. It starts from Delhi then to Agra and ends in Jaipur. See the iconic Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra. On the way, you can have meals in dhabas and highway restaurants. See Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and City palace in Jaipur and Qutub Minar, Chandni chowk, Red Fort in Delhi.

• Best Months-October to March
• Best Car-Sedan ( Swift/Dzire/Ertiga)

Chennai to Pondicherry (2-4 Days)

The most exciting road trips in the eastern part of India are from Chennai to Pondicherry. In this road trip, you will soak in peace at serene beaches of Pondicherry. Some of the most famous places to see here are Madras Crocodile Park, Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum and Shore Temple. This road trip takes you on the coastal stretch of eastern India.

• Best Months-December to February
• Best Car-Sedan

Ahmedabad to Kutch (4-5 Days)

From historic monuments in Ahmedabad to famous white Salt desert, not a single moment will be dull in this road trip. You can plan this road trip from October onwards so that you can participate in the Kutch Rann Utsav. The white desert of Kutch has sites like Dholavira and Siyot Caves. Also, see the Little Rann of Kutch, Dhordo, Mandvi and Dholavira.

• Best Months-November to February
• Best Car-Innova Crysta or SUV

Mysore to Hampi (3-4 Days)

Both Mysore and Hampi fits best for family with kids. Mysore and Hampi lures tourists who love slow paced travel with their loved ones. See the famous Ranganathaswamy Temple, Chitradurga Fort, and Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore. Don’t miss the old ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire in Hampi. Winter is the best time to plan this road trip.

• Best Months-October to February
• Best Car-Sedan/ Innova Crysta

Bengaluru to Ooty (2-3 Days)

A road trip from Bengaluru to Ooty reveals scenic waterfalls, tea gardens, rolling hills, and wildlife. Enjoy the beauty of the Western Ghats and admire the lush green forests during this road trip. You can taste tea and have a walk around the tea gardens in Ooty. The famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train Ride) is a must not miss. It’s a UNESCO world Heritage site.

Note-Go via Mysore Road and NH 275. The forest road is open till 9pm to 6 am only.

• Best Months-October to March
• Best Car-Sedan

Chennai to Munnar (4-5 Days)

Dense forests, tea estates, backwaters, wildlife Sanctuaries and scenic landscapes fill this route. This Chennai to Munnar trip is one of the best road trips in India that you must try once in your lifetime. You must not miss here Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Palani Murugan Temple, Marayoor Sandlewood forests and Thoovanam waterfalls. Take time to spot some wild animals and birds in the forests.

• Best Months-September to March
• Best Car-Sedan or Innova Crysta

Plan your Trip with Japji Travel

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Conclusion

These were the best road trips in India that you must try. Our well-maintained fleet of cars is all you need for a lovely road trip. We also offer professional tour guide if you are a first timer. So, don’t wait and pick one of the best road trip routes from our list to enjoy awesome holidays.

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