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8 Incredible Indian long drive routes

Adventurous individuals craves for long drives and has a burning passion for roads. To them the journey matters more than the destination. They find their nirvana in Snow covered roads, rugged terrains, highways lined by forests and sand swept routes. If you have that reckless soul, just bid adieu to all your earthly worries, rev up your bike and take the road. And these roads in India will definitely mesmerize you in every possible way.


1. NH 3, Leh-Manali Highway


The Leh-Manali highway is marked by stretches of barren land, road covered with snow and flanked by magnificent mountains. This highway runs at an average elevation of about 13,000 ft, and connects three beautiful locations - Manali, Zanskar valley and Lahaul and Spiti valley. Breathtaking visuals of this stretch will steal your heart away.

2. NH 114 and NH 15, Jodhpur to Jaisalmer

The breathtaking journey along this road will make you experience miles and miles of golden desert sand surrounding you everywhere. You will also have the opportunity to witness several spectacular tourist destinations on the course of this trail.

3. Koli Mallai Ghat Road, Bangalore to Koli hills

The stretch from Bangalore to the Koli hills is a grand treat to drive on. From here get ready to experience the ultimate thrill. A stretch of about 15 km, is marked by 70 continuous sharp bends, which makes it an extremely dangerous way. Rightly known as "the mountain of death", this place has numerous mythological associations . You can also enjoy the wild beauty of dense, green tropical forests.

4. Old Silk Route, Kalimpong to Zuluk

This famed historic road is the oldest trade route of South Asia. The enchanting beauty of the surroundings will make you travel back in the ancient times.

5. NH 1D, Srinagar to Leh

You need to travel on this road if you want to experience the beauty of treacherous terrains. This landscape is aptly called 'the Indian Grand Canyon' due to its rugged appearance.


6. NH 22-Hindustan Tibet Road, Ambala to Khab

This stretch has earned a place in History channel's "IRT Deadliest Roads",. The sudden appearance of dangerous bends will make your heartbeats stop but it's totally worthy of everything.

7. Rann of Kutch

This endless sweep of salt desert, is definitely a must-visit for all bike aficionados. This region is marked by places like Dholavira, one of the sites of the Harappan civilization. Give it a shot for a fast and furious brake free cruise along this barren landscape.


8. NH4, Mumbai-Pune Expressway

This six-lane expressway will enthrall you with all its beauty . Tearing through the beautiful Sahyadri ranges, this breathtaking route is scenic at its best. Experience the different sounds while driving through the long tunnels which will make you feel like talking to the winds.

10 Best Indian Sea side destinations apart from Goa

Goa is definitely the top beach destination of India. Millions of people visit this famous tourist getaway throughout the year. Here we have listed few more Indian beaches which also have a great charm and worthy enough to make a trip.   

1.  Anjarle, Maharashtra



The drive to Anjarle is very long and tiring. But this heavenly place is worthy enough for this gruesome journey. 220 kms away from the city of Mumbai, the pristine waters and white beaches of this place are almost virgin.

2. Kovalam, Kerala


With a 17 kms long coastline, Kovalam is the perfect spot if you want immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Kovalam consists of three beaches and It's famous for two things - The sunset and the vintage lighthouse.

3. Radhanagar Beach, Andaman and Nicobar Islands


The Radhanagar beach of Havelock is known for its pristine blue waters and white sands. The place is an ideal getaway for scuba diving and snorkelling. The breathtaking beauty of this island will definitely give you an out of the world experience.

4. Tarkarli, Maharashtra


Tarkarli is the only certified scuba diving joint of the state which offers a lot of water-sports activities. Apart from the blue waters and colourful coral reefs, Tarkarli is famous for its dolphins.

5.  Puri Beach, Odisha


Puri is known for India's best beach art and Beach festivals. It is a great place to visit if you want rediscover your artistic side.

6. Devka Beach, Daman and Diu


Golden sands,palm trees, a dense stretch of coconut trees and cool sea-breeze throughout the year – This is the beautiful Devka Beach. Indulge in the exciting water adventures like jet skiing and para-sailing or just relax on the beach with a bottle cold beer. This place will leave you mesmerized with all its calm and serene beauty.

7. Agatti Island, Lakshadweep


Agatti Island has a great variation of coral fish and is best known for its pristine clear waters. That makes it a perfect spot in India for scuba diving, kayaking and snorkelling

8. Ramakrishna Beach,  Andhra Pradesh


Vizag’s Ramakrishna Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of the country. The beach is famous for the activities like sunbathing, swimming and beach volleyball.

9. Nagaon, Maharashtra


Sparkling black beaches with muddied waters creates a different charm at Nagaon. This is a place of excellent sea-food and a variety of water sports.

10. Diveagar, Maharashtra


This pristine tourist destination boasts of soft, sparkling sands, colourful crabs, and gentle waters dotted with rocky patches. A delightful place to have a perfect beach vacation.