Monsoon road trip: See nature at its most fun | Travel

If you are a travel lover, these road trips should be on your bucket list, especially in the rainy season

Traveling the National Highways surrounded by lush greens while classic radio tunes play and the faint mist tapping on your car window – feels like a perfect monsoon road trip! If you’re thinking of taking a break from the monotony of life by crossing the road, remember these six beautiful routes across the country. They make for a very beautiful experience, especially when Mother Nature wipes the scene clean with rain.

Delhi- Almora

Delhi’s proximity to several northern hill stations makes it an excellent base camp for many road trip plans. Almora, in Uttarakhand, is one such hill station. The beautiful parts of this journey will start when you cross into Uttar Pradesh; until then, regular highway. To make the most of the trip, you can stop at Nainital on the way, check out Bhimtal and gorge on some amazing dhaba food!

Best Route: By 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 long drive lovers. The wide and 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, is a good option for a night stop.

Best route: By 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 because it’s not a tedious trip. Along the way, you can explore Alamparai Fort, Mahabalipuram and Mudaliarkuppam.

Best Route: By ECR

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

Distance: 151km

Time: 4 hours

Bangalore– Ooty

Looking for a fun weekend trip from Bengaluru? Head to Ooty (Tamil Nadu)! Enjoy cloudy waterfalls, lush forests, and botanical gardens along curvy roads. If you are driving to Mysore-Masinagudi, you can stop at Kanva Reservoir, Ramadevara Betta and Janapada Loka.

Best route: By NH 275

Starting point: Mysore Road (from Bengaluru); Bettams Road (from Ooty)

Time: 6.5 hours

Distance: 267km

Udaipur to Mount Abu

A road trip between Udaipur, the city of lakes, and Mount Abu, often called Shimla of Rajasthan, offers a refreshing variety of scenery. Located at 4,000 feet above sea level, Mount Abu has beautiful weather all year round and is the greenest patch of Rajasthan. Along the way, don’t miss the tourist attractions like Dilwara Temples, Achalgarh Fort and Guru Shikhar.

Best route: By NH 27

Starting point: Tambavati Marg (from Udaipur); Rajendra Road (from Mount Abu) Distance: 163km

Time: 3 hours

Darjeeling- Gangtok

Whether you’re looking for adventure or solitude, a trip between Darjeeling and Gangtok is your answer. With stunning views of Kanchenjunga and pleasant weather, both hill stations are blessed with ample natural beauty. One can enjoy the stunning tea gardens in Darjeeling and the extensive farms, historic monasteries and temples in Gangtok.

Best Route: By NH 10

Starting point: Gandhi Road (from Darjeeling); Singtam-Chungthang Road (from Gangtok)

Distance: 100km

Time: 4 hours