Why A Road Trip Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List

With two thirds of Indian travelers wanting to experience undiscovered destinations, according to a survey by Hilton, what better way to drive off the beaten path than on an authentic Indian road trip? When you’re caught up in the daily routines of family and work, the freedom of hitting the open road can give you the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. Whether you’re negotiating Bangalore’s roads with a self drive or traveling the Pune Didwana route, there’s nothing that beats the thrill of the open road, and here are just some of the reasons why a road trip should be on your travel bucket list.

Prepping for a trip

Part of the excitement of taking a road trip is planning it all: which routes and destinations to choose; where to stay and finding things to do along the way; and what vehicle to take. The ideal solution would be to choose an RV which combines home comforts with the ability to deal with long distance driving through amazing landscapes. The popularity of overlanding in India and embracing van life has seen a significant increase, even if it’s a bumpy ride with some of the road conditions in India.

See and do more

No matter whether your journey is for a long weekend or a three week vacation, seizing the freedom of a road trip can also save money which would otherwise be spent on flights and other travel expenses. This frees up the cash to see and do more, and enjoy activities that might not ordinarily fit into a holiday budget. Driving allows you to see the local beauty of an area, so if stopping to have fun in the River Bea on a Shimla-Manali route or driving through the Bandipur Forest to Bangalore appeals to you, you can simply stop to welcome the experience close up.

Allows for flexibility

Taking a road trip gives the freedom to be spontaneous and explore the surroundings in a new way before even arriving at your final destination. In our fast-paced world, slowing down and being able to do what you want when you want is a fantastic alternative to the instant gratification that the modern world demands. The North-East, for example, is largely unexplored, and is a great region to spend on an Indian road trip where the only traffic jams will be from goats heading home.

In addition to the above, the combination of spending more time bonding with family or friends is the ultimate ingredient to experiencing an unforgettable adventure of traveling on a road trip.