Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul. This is a popular saying among motorbiking enthusiasts. For bikers, nothing comes close to exploring destinations on their two-wheeled buddy. India is blessed with some of the finest road routes that are just perfect for bikers. Some of these routes are known for their picturesque surroundings and breathtaking landscapes while some are popular simply for their level of difficulty and adventure.
1. Road Trip from Delhi to Manali to Leh: Every Backpacker Biker’s First Love
Time: 25 hours
Distance: 1,019 km
National Highway: NH 1 & NH 21
A road trip in the Himalayas will always be accompanied by gorgeous landscapes wherever you look. The Delhi-Manali-Leh road trip is one of the best road trips in India and an absolutely enthralling journey to take. Though the roads may get a little treacherous and tricky on your way to Leh, the awesome scenic beauty makes up for it. It is a road trip every daring traveler must take.
Where to eat: Have an early breakfast at Murthal. Eat at Sukhdev’s dhaba on the way for some butter loaded stuffed paranthas or you could stop by McDonald’s, Barista, Subway, or Haveli.
Where to stay: Take a stopover at Bilaspur while travelling from Delhi to Manali. From Manali to Leh, you could spend a night at Circuit houses in Lahaul Valley.
2. Road Trip from Mumbai to Goa: Because Dil Chahta Hai
Time: 10 hours 41 minutes (via the Pune-Kolhapur Route) & 11 hours 52 minutes (via the Chiplun-Ratnagiri Konkan route)
Distance: 590 km (via the Pune-Kolhapur Route) & 577 km (via the Chiplun-Ratnagiri Konkan route)
National Highway: NH 4 or NH 66
If you loved the reel road trip, you’ll love the real version even more! It is preferred you take the Pune-Kolhapur Route as it is safer, smoother road in case you’re travelling by car. For the more adventurous ones, traveling with friends on a bike seeking scenic beauty of the Western Ghats, & lesser toll booths along the way, take the Chiplun-Ratnagiri Route that gets rocky, tricky and narrow at many places. While on the Chiplun-Ratnagiri route, you can also check out the Karnal Bird Sanctuary. The best time to take this road trip is between December and January.
Where to eat: Various restaurants at Satara & Kolhapur if you’re on NH 4, and Chiplun
Where to stay: Hotels at Kolhapur and Chiplun
3. Road Trip from Jaipur to Ranthambore: From the Royal Land to the Royal Beast
Time: 3 hours 14 minutes
Distance: 158 km
One can enjoy beautiful views of the mustard fields and picturesque villages like Balsi & Lalsot on this road trip. It is one of the most popular road trips in india, as huge numbers of people flock to the Ranthambore National Park to spot a tiger or two. The roads are in a decent condition, though one might experience uneven roads for a mere stretch of 20-25 kms on the journey. One can take the route via Tonk to avoid the rough road. The best time to take this road trip is between October and June, as the Park is closed rest of the time.
Where to eat: A number of shops and dhabas available on the way.
4. Road Trip from Guwahati to Tawang: Monks, Mountains, & Morning Prayer
Time: 14 hours 27 minutes
Distance: 566 km
National Highway: NH 52 & NH 229
The road trip offers breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains and lets you witness the marvels of the Buddhist culture in the North-East. Driving up the winding paths on the hills require skill and experience. The best time to take this road trip is between March and October, as the rest of the time the roads may be blocked due to snow.
Where to eat: Shops and stalls offering momos, Maggi and tea along the way.
Where to stay: Budget hotels at Tezpur
The graceful marriage of the Bay of Bengal and the Eastern Ghats in Visakhapatnam are a sight to behold. Any first time visitor to the city is taken away by the pristine beauty of this union in the city. When the same traveller takes a trip to Araku, he’s completely mystified by the beauty of the road. The curly roads, the gentle elevation and the sweet serenity of the hills makes it an amazing road trip in south India and will etch a permanent place in your heart for an eternity.
Road Trip Condition: The road spans about 116 km. There are interesting places like Borra caves and Tatipudi Reservoir on the way. The best time to visit the region is between October and March
5. Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley:
The graceful marriage of the Bay of Bengal and the Eastern Ghats in Visakhapatnam are a sight to behold. Any first time visitor to the city is taken away by the pristine beauty of this union in the city. When the same traveller takes a trip to Araku, he’s completely mystified by the beauty of the road. The curly roads, the gentle elevation and the sweet serenity of the hills makes it an amazing road trip in south India and will etch a permanent place in your heart for an eternity.
Road Trip Condition: The road spans about 116 km. There are interesting places like Borra caves and Tatipudi Reservoir on the way. The best time to visit the region is between October and March
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