The classic Char Dham approach from North India — through Haridwar and Rishikesh to Guptkashi, your base before Kedarnath.
India's most dramatic road trip — through Shimla and Kinnaur to the cold desert of Spiti. Two route options: via Shimla (NH-5) or via Manali (closed in winter).
India's most popular mountain road trip. The direct Volvo overnight bus is convenient but a 2-day drive via Mandi is far more scenic.
Karnataka's most popular weekend escape — through the coffee and spice estates of Coorg (Kodagu district). Madikeri is the main town; the estates around Virajpet and Gonikoppal are quieter.
The most driven route in India. NH-66 (old NH-17) via the Konkan coast is one of the most beautiful coastal highways in the world — far better than the inland expressway.
One of India's most visited pilgrimage sites. Most pilgrims take the overnight train to Jammu, rest, then drive to Katra — the base town for the Vaishno Devi trek.
South India's classic hill station circuit — up through the Nilgiris to Ooty, then across into Kerala's Munnar tea country.
The Northeast's most accessible circuit — from Guwahati into the living root bridge country of Meghalaya, then to Kaziranga for the one-horned rhino.
India's most iconic heritage road trip — the Golden Triangle extended into the blue city and golden city of Rajasthan.
Mumbai's favourite weekend hill station — strawberry farms, valley viewpoints, and cool air. Panchgani on the way is worth a stop.