Imagine being surrounded by greenery and mountains or beaches along the way as you drive towards your destination! Sounds like a dream, especially seeing the city traffic, right? Well, we’re here to soothe your senses and give you new places to add to your bucket list! We came across a post on X (formerly Twitter) by @earth_tracker, where the user posted a thread with 15 of the most scenic roads across India. So, scroll on and check them all out!
15 Most Scenic Roads Of India That Will Leave You Awestruck!
1. Tirunelveli-Kanyakumari Highway, Tamil Nadu
Thread of the most beautiful roads of India🇮🇳
1. Tirunelveli – Kanyakumari Highway, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/8lRNhjFpwp
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
Tirunelveli-Kanyakumari Highway or National Highway 944 is one of the most beautiful roads you can imagine driving on! Evening drives along this highway are picturesque, to say the least!
2. Maravanthe Beach Road, Karnataka
2. Maravanthe Beach Road, Karnataka.
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
Have you ever driven between a sea and a river? Well, you can do it at National Highway 66 as it passes by Maravanthe Beach.
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3. Valparai Mountain Road, Tamil Nadu
3. Valparai Mountain Road, Tamil Nadu pic.twitter.com/qyTeZTehfP
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
A drive to Valparai will be memorable not just because of the destination but also because of the scenic route!
4. Old Silk Route, Sikkim
4. The Old Silk Route in Zuluk, Sikkim. pic.twitter.com/tCXysrO3Gb
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
If you’re in Sikkim, then you have to visit Zuluk to experience the beauty of the Old Silk Route.
5. Thekkady Road, Kerala
5. Munnar – Thekkady Road, Kerala pic.twitter.com/rY1dWzTcWK
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
Make the most of Munnar’s breathtaking beauty while driving along the Thekkady Road.
6. Hyderabad-Warangal Highway, Telangana
6. Hyderabad to Warangal Highway, Telangana. pic.twitter.com/JavPvNDVNm
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
National Highway 163 connects Telangana and Chattisgarh and the drive on this highway will make your heart happy! Right from the greenery and the scenic views to the smooth roads, everything about this highway is amazing.
7. Guwahati-Tawang Highway, Arunachal Pradesh
7. Guwahati to Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) Highway. pic.twitter.com/dpx60Oaj76
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
This section of the National Highway 37 is a sight for sore eyes and you have to drive along this road to appreciate the beautiful landscape here.
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8. Mumbai-Pune Expressway
8. Mumbai Pune Expressway pic.twitter.com/FnzRj1o23m
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
This 6-lane wide concrete expressway has made travel easier between Pune and Mumbai. It has also given people who love to drive an amazing expressway to experience the beauty that lies between these cities.
9. Almora State Highway, Uttarakhand
9. Almora State Highway, Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/Kdw0rmq4lu
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
This single-lane highway connecting Rameshwar to Almora in Uttarakhand is one of the best roads to drive in the state.
10. Kanke Patratu Road, Jharkhand
10. Ranchi – Patratu Highway. pic.twitter.com/Z0vUHDDr5F
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
Connecting Ranchi to Patratu, this road is filled with hairpin bends and is one of the most exciting roads in the state to drive on.
11. Thamarassery Churam, Kerala
11. Thamarassery Churam, Kerala. pic.twitter.com/JQVN0y8ow3
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
A mountain pass in Kerala, Thamarassery Churam allows you to experience unparalleled views of Kozhikode and Wayanad while you drive.
12. Pauri Garhwal Road, Uttarakhand
12. Pauri Garhwal Road, Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/y7KbyQHbrY
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
This road leading to Pauri Garhwal gives you a peek into what awaits you at your destination – scenic mountain views and lots of greenery!
13. Vizag Marine, Andhra Pradesh
13., Marine Drive, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh pic.twitter.com/jmaF5dJ3tW
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
Andhra Pradesh has its own Marine Drive and you can enjoy the beauty of the sea as you drive along this road.
14. Dhanushkodi Beach Road, Tamil Nadu
14. Dhanushkodi Beach Road, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/cAcE1091Co
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
Drive to the tip of Rameswaram while being surrounded by a vast sea on both sides of Dhanushkodi Beach Road.
15. Leh-Manali Highway
15. Leh-Manali Highway
— Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) July 23, 2024
Driving on this road is a dream of many and you can imagine why by just looking at the video!
Which roads from this list would you love to drive on? Let us know in the comments!
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@ColoursOfBharat & X/@earth_tracker
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