Monsoon Road Trips: See Nature At Its Happiest

Cruising through National Highways surrounded by lush greens while classic tunes play on the radio and a light drizzle taps your car’s window — sounds like a perfect monsoon road trip! If you’re thinking of taking a break from life’s monotony by hitting the road, take note of these six scenic routes across the country. These make for a sublime experience, especially when mother Nature wipes the landscape clean with rain.

Delhi – Almora

Delhi’s proximity to several northern hill stations makes it a great base camp for many a road trip plan. Almora, in Uttarakhand, is one such hill station. The scenic parts of this journey begin when you cross Uttar Pradesh; until then, it’s regular highways. To make the most of the trip, you can stop by Nainital on the way, check out Bhimtal, and gorge on some amazing Dhaba food!

Best Route: Via NH9

Starting point: Mahatma Gandhi Marg (from Delhi); Bhowali-Almora Road (from Almora)

Distance: 386km

Time: 10.5 hours

Mumbai – Goa

A road trip from Mumbai to Goa (or vice versa) is a perfect vacation for all those who love long drives. The wide, smooth road is surrounded by lush greens, with many food joints along the way. You can visit Rankala Lake, Panhala Fort, and Jyotiba Temple along the way. Belagavi, 3km away from Goa, would be a good option for a night halt.

Best route: Via NH48

Starting point: Mumbai-Pune Expressway (from Mumbai); Hathkhamba-Goa Road (from Goa)

Distance: 590km

Time: 10.5 hours

Chennai – Pondicherry

The highlight of a road trip from Chennai to Puducherry is the picturesque East Coast Road (ECR) — Bay of Bengal on one side and stunning neo-gothic architecture on the other. It’s perfect for a weekend plan as it’s not a tiring drive. On the way, you can explore Alamparai Fort, Mahabalipuram, and Mudaliarkuppam.

Best Route: Via ECR

Starting point: Wallajah Road (from Chennai); Periya Kalapet Road (from Puducherry)

Distance: 151km

Time: 4 hours

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