{"id":248,"date":"2024-06-20T18:30:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/?p=248"},"modified":"2026-03-16T21:25:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:55:23","slug":"top-7-road-trips-in-north-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/top-7-road-trips-in-north-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Scenic Road Trips in North India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

North India has some of the world\u2019s most splendid and diverse landscapes for road trips. They are full of adventure, thrill, scenic beauty, and the natural landscape. You will get something to look up to in every journey, ranging from the lofty Himalayas to rich green valleys down to old villages. Each of these seven panoramic routes promises visitors memorable experiences when taking road trips in North India. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, adventure seeker or just looking for some new place that you have never been to before. The most suitable way to explore these roads are through Tempo Traveller on Rent<\/a> <\/strong>or car rental service. That will give you all the comfort even in the difficult terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Shimla to Manali<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two routes to opt for Shimla to Manali<\/strong> one is via NH3 and another is via NH5 and NH305. The route via NH3 is shortest and fastest but here we are only covering the routes that are scenic, in this matter this route can not beat NH5 and NH305. As this is not the common route you will have to face very less traffic on the way, you can enjoy the pine forest, snow peaked mountains, green valleys so basically you are going to love this road trip. Best time to visit Shimla Manali for snowfall is during December and January when you will find rain of snow and covering all roads and places. Shimla to Manali is one of the most explored road trips in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Shimla<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shimla to Manali distance is <\/strong>253 Km via NH3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration: <\/strong>approx. 8-9 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> March to June and September to December<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular Destinations on the Way:<\/strong> Bhimakali Temple, Kufri hill station, Narkand, Fagu village, Mashobra Forest Sanctuary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shimla to Manali Route:<\/strong> Shimla > Narkanda> Jibhi> Kullu > Manali<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food points: <\/strong>Himachal Rasoi, Caf\u00e9 Amigos, Negi Dhaba, Caf\u00e9 So, Wake & Bake Caf\u00e9, HPTDC Restaurant, Caf\u00e9 Nirvana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Also: Places to Visit in Shimla and Manali<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Manali to Leh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Driving from Manali to Leh<\/strong> is not an ordinary journey, it is an adventure across some of the most isolated and mountainous regions. Some believe that it is one of India\u2019s toughest yet amazing driving experiences you could ever undertake which will leave you with a sight of high altitude deserts, clear watered lakes as well as mountain tops that touch the sky. Manali to Leh road condition is very exciting and filled with adventure. Each time you take a bend there will be a different scene making the trip challenging yet memorable. For a fascinating and thrilling experience, adventure seekers take this best road trips in North India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Manali<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Manali to Leh Distance is<\/strong> 427 Km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration:<\/strong> 12 – 13 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> June to September<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular tourist destination: <\/strong>Rohtang Pass, Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, Leh, Tso Moriri Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal Route:<\/strong> Manali > Sarchu > Taglang La > Changa > Leh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food point: <\/strong>The climber’s cafe, Hotel Debring, Pangong Restaurants, Lamayuru Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Jammu to Srinagar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travelling from Jammu to Srinagar by road will give you two choices: either to take NH44 that is shorter and another is via NH144A that is around 330 km but we do not recommend taking this route because of the road conditions and not so scenic route. But if you are planning this trip, we would suggest you consider the various factors such as weather conditions, political situation, any curfew, network connectivity etc. While in monsoon season you will see a vibrant colour landscape all around yourself in this trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Jammu<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Distance: <\/strong>244 Km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration:<\/strong> 6 – 7 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> April to October<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular tourist destination:<\/strong> Jawahar Tunnel, Patnitop, Saffron market, Titanic View Point, Sawalkot Dam, Bijbehara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal Route: <\/strong>Jammu > Udhampur > Ramban > Qazigund > Lethipora > Srinagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food point: <\/strong>Peerah Market, Punjabi Haveli Domel, Khan Sweet Shop, Sarmuli, Mount View Dhaba, Kud Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Delhi to Ladakh via Srinagar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ideally there are two routes to reach Ladakh from Delhi first is via Srinagar, which is an old route and another one is via Manali but this is pretty new route. We have chosen the first route as it gives you a thrilling ride experience passing through high mountains and from the bank of a beautiful serene lake. But the most important reason is, while passing through this route, you will get quite a few petrol bunks as well, which is a necessity while travelling to far deserted places by road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Delhi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Distance: <\/strong>1231<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration:<\/strong> 29 – 30 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit: <\/strong>June to October<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular tourist destination:<\/strong> Pangong Tso, Thiksey Monastery, Hall of Fame, Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers, Shankaracharya Hill, Dal Lake, Nishat Garden,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal Route<\/strong>: Delhi > Ambala > Ludhiana > Jalandhar > Pathankot > Udhampur > Srinagar > Sonmarg > Kargil > Leh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food point: <\/strong>The Tibetan Kitchen, Lamayuru Restaurant, Lacima Cafe and Pizzeria, Kant Da Dhaba, Khalsa Hindu Dhaba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Dehradun to Auli<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Driving from Dehradun to Auli invites you through Uttarakhand\u2019s natural exquisiteness. Auli, \u201cSkiing Capital of India,\u201d provides clear snow covered ski slopes with Nanda Devi range around it. It is an appropriate route that takes you through picturesque hill stations and thick forests, making it an ideal place for anyone who wants an escape into the wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Dehradun<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Distance: <\/strong>293 Km Via Badrinath Rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration: <\/strong>9 – 10 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> November to March for skiing, April to June for trekking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular tourist destination:<\/strong> Nanda Devi National Park, Auli Artificial Lake, Narsingh Temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal Route: <\/strong>Dehradun > Rishikesh > Devprayag > Rudraprayag >  Gopeshwar > Joshimath > Auli<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food point: <\/strong>Auli ‘D’ Food Plaza, Bawarchi the family restaurant joshimath, Hotel Rajput and restaurants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi to Shimla- Most Popular Road Trips in North India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Delhi the first destination that comes to mind is Shimla, it is not only some cooler hill station to relax but also you can enjoy driving through beautiful landscapes and lovely villages just on the way. It is a way to get away from the fast-moving city of Delhi and move towards the peaceful hills. Shimla is accessible easily from Delhi via Delhi to Shimla taxi<\/a>. That is why it is chosen for a weekend or a family holiday by many people. It is famous for its cold weather, natural landscape and plenty of adventure activities, which makes this trip so memorable. You can also book Delhi to Shimla Volvo Bus<\/a> <\/strong>tour package,<\/strong> which is specially designed to cover all the popular sightseeing places with lowest cost possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Delhi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Delhi to Shimla Distance is<\/strong> 343 Km Via NH 44 and NH 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration: <\/strong>8 – 9 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> March to June and September to December<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular tourist destination:<\/strong> Brahma Sarovar, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Jakhoo Temple, Kali Bari Temple, Christ Church, Chadwick Falls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi to Shimla Route:<\/strong> Delhi > Panipat > Karnal > Kurukshetra > Ambala > Chandigarh > Kalka > Solan > Shimla<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food point: <\/strong>Haveli, Amrik Sukhdev, Pooran Singh Da Dhaba, Caf\u00e9 Shimla Times, Himachali Rasoi, Sita Ram and Sons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Chandigarh to Kasol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although there are three routes to travel from Chandigarh to Kasol<\/a>, the most favourable one is via NH205 while the other two routes via NH154 and via NH503 A are bit longer routes and not so scenic. At times called \u201cMini Israel of India\u201d given its popularity with Israeli tourists, Kasol offers a peaceful getaway for anyone desiring relaxation in natural surroundings. The trip from Chandigarh to Kasol takes us on a picturesque journey through Parvati Valley that is renowned for its rich vegetation, tranquil streams, and quaint village, Kasol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Best<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chandigarh to Kasol Distance is <\/strong>250 Km via NH 205<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration:<\/strong> 7 – 8 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> April to June and September to November<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular tourist destination: <\/strong>Kheerganga trek, Tosh village, Naggar Castle, Pandoh Dam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal Route: <\/strong>Chandigarh > Bilaspur > Mandi > Kasol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food point:<\/strong> Uncle Jack\u2019s Cafe, The Evergreen, Panjtara Bar & Grill, Riverview cafe, Sony Cottage, Little Italy Inn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All the above mentioned road trips in India<\/strong><\/a> will give you a lifetime memory that you cannot easily vanish. Taking a road trip in North India is a unique chapter that mixes adventure, culture, and amazing landscapes. These highways, roads, mountain terrains, serene valleys will pass through the snow-capped mountains, as well as old style buildings in different parts of this area. If you are still confused or want to explore more, check out North India tour packages<\/a><\/strong> and select the best suitable trip for your holiday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Road trips in India will give you a lifetime memory that you cannot easily vanish. Taking a road trip in North India is a unique chapter that mixes adventure, culture, and amazing landscapes. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":249,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,81,75],"tags":[83,82,73],"class_list":["post-248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations-in-india","category-north-india-tour","category-road-trips","tag-best-road-trip-places","tag-north-india-tour","tag-road-trips","bnm-entry"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=248"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":257,"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248\/revisions\/257"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=248"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerrentindelhi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}