Most Scenic Highways In India

Roads are supposed to be the most beautiful part of the journeys because when it comes to recounting the moments lived, journey’s make more memories than the destination itself. Road trips are mostly awaited by those travel fanatics who love to live out of a backpack. So, if you are fascinated about those scenic highway and you wanna collect best road memories ofcourse.

The highways leading to some of the most obscure yet stunning places around India span breathtaking landscapes and lure the wanderers into a long never ending drives. For all the caution these roads demand they duly repay with some picture-perfect sights and stunning sites. Nilgiris & ECR in South India, the Himalayas in the North, Mumbai-Goa in the West make the highlight of the best Indian highways. Check out these 9 most beautiful highways in India.

1. Mumbai To Goa

The Mumbai to Goa road trip can be considered as one of the perfect road trips in the country where you can experience immense scenic beauty. Most of the Mumbai to Goa road route via NH48 is a straight four-lane road with great stopovers along the way. Great for a family trip, you should, of course, be ready for a number of toll booths on the way. The road is so straight and smooth to travel that it is also well-suited for a night drive from Mumbai to Goa. This 600-odd km journey from Mumbai to Goa takes you through some of the country’s most beautiful sights on fantastic paved roads.

2. Bangalore To Ooty

Ooty is 270 km from Bangalore so the best way to reach Ooty is driving as it will take approx 6 hrs 40 mins to reach there. You won’t get any direct train from Bangalore to Ooty but yes, you can travel Ooty through Mysore. However, this is the perfect route for road-trip who will not regret with those beautiful scenery. Ooty has a perfect blend of everything you would expect from a great holiday destination – great climatic conditions, unlimited natural beauty, good resorts and hotels, and of course, lots of places to visit. 

3. Vishakhapatnam To Araku Valley

Araku Valley is a rejuvenating  tourist spot situated at distance of 120km from Visakhapatnam. Explore the appealing countryside of Araku with our exciting one day Vizag to Araku Valley tour by private cab. Araku valley is more popular as the food bowl of South India and appeals its guests with its lively sights and salubrious climate. 

4. Gangtok To Lake Tsomgo & Nathu-La Pass

The only way to reach the lake is through a drive from Gangtok. Bulky vehicles such as Innova, Bolero, and Scorpio are available in rent from Gangtok. You will also get hired taxi to reach Tsomgo Lake from Gangtok.

5. Chennai To Pondicherry

The most popular driving route from Chennai to Pondicherry is the picturesque East Coast Road (ECR) that runs along the Bay of Bengal coastline. Here’s a fab idea to make the most of your trip-hop in a cab so you can focus all your attention on the scenery instead of keeping your eyes on the road all the time! With plenty to see and do before you reach your final destination, check out the perfect road trip guide from Chennai to Pondicherry. Safe travels!