{"id":314,"date":"2016-04-02T08:29:22","date_gmt":"2016-04-02T08:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/blog\/article\/6-best-road-trips-from-delhi"},"modified":"2018-09-17T12:23:59","modified_gmt":"2018-09-17T12:23:59","slug":"6-best-road-trips-from-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/blog\/article\/6-best-road-trips-from-delhi","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Road Trips from Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Thinking of a vacation? Don\u2019t do the normal holiday again this year but rather get the maps out, load up the car, fill the tank, and hit the highway. Thankfully Delhi offers varied choices fit for different seasons of the year. Here are our 6 best road trips from Delhi<\/a>, worth adding to your itinerary.<\/p>\n

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1) Delhi to Uttarakhan Road Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Best<\/strong><\/p>\n

Route:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Delhi – Rishikesh – Mussoorie –\u00a0Dhanaulti<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are a person who does roadtrips often, then chances are you probably already done it. Rishikesh needs no introduction for people from NCR. Beach (riverside that is) side tented accommodation, rafting in rough waters of the Ganga, a walk in the hills and unbeatable weather \u2013 Rishikesh<\/a> is as a weekend destination is no-brainer. Delhi- Risihikesh can be done overnight as well, provided you avoid or alert around Muzaffarnagar area.\u00a0From Rishikesh it is the beyond\u00a0Mussoorie<\/a>\u00a0that should get you interested. Not that Mussoorie is not a nice place. From Mussoorie head to\u00a0Dhanaulti<\/a>\u00a0for a place with awesome Himalayan views and tranquility. Chamba (the one in Uttarakhand), just about 30 KMs from Dhanolti can also be visited from here.<\/p>\n

\"Road<\/p>\n

Approx. Distance:<\/strong>\u00a0620 km<\/em>
\nIdeal Time:<\/strong>\u00a0March to November.<\/em>
\nRoad Quality:<\/strong>\u00a07\/10<\/em><\/p>\n

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2) Delhi to Orchha via\u00a0Agra\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Best<\/strong><\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong> Delhi\u00a0– Mathura – Agra – Gwalior – Orchha<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a nice sweet road trip from Delhi to go on with family especially if you have kids and elders. You can have something for everyone in this trip. Temples of Mathura and Vrindavan for parents, Taj Mahal<\/a> for your beloved and great architecture and may be some wildlife and fun for Kids. Depending on your preference you can choose between Mathura<\/a> or Bharatpur wildlife sanctuary<\/a>. Agra and Fatehpur Sikri<\/a> are a must if you have been there.\u00a0Gwalior<\/a>\u00a0has a grand palace to be seen but check opening times before you visit.\u00a0Orchha<\/a>\u00a0is little known wonder lost in time. Orchha is a must visit place for people interested in architecture and history. Agra to Gwalior is little over 2 hour ride while Orchha is further 3 hours away.<\/p>\n

\"Roadtrips<\/p>\n

Approx. Distance:<\/strong>\u00a0950 km<\/em>
\nIdeal Time:<\/strong>\u00a0October to February.<\/em>
\nRoad Quality:<\/strong>\u00a07\/10<\/em><\/p>\n

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3) Delhi to Jaisalmer Roadtrip<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Best<\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong> Delhi\u00a0– Bikaner – Jaisalmer<\/p>\n

This road trip from Delhi involves a lot of driving and not so many stops is for the people who \u2018Live to Drive\u2019! Starting from Delhi, Bikaner<\/a> can be reached in about 10 hours with a short stop in Jhunjhunu<\/a> which us famous for its Rajputana havelis. Bikaner\u2019s Junagarh Fort<\/a> is worth a visit along with Lalgarh Place<\/a> and not to forget the \u2018world famous\u2019 Karni Mata ka Temple<\/a> with all its rats, is just about 30 km from here.<\/p>\n

After a day of sightseeing and rest you can take a day\u2019s ride to\u00a0Jaisalmer<\/a>. If not going in peak season then you can arrange a Desert Safari and camping right when you reach. Do bargain hard. If visiting in peak season then it\u2019s better to do advance stay arrangements. On you way back if you have time you can go via\u00a0Jodhpur<\/a>,\u00a0Ajmer<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Jaipur<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Road<\/p>\n

Approx. Distance:<\/strong>\u00a01550 km
\nIdeal Time:<\/strong>\u00a0November to February.
\nRoad Quality:<\/strong>\u00a07\/10<\/address>\n
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4) Delhi to Udaipur Roadtrip<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Best<\/strong><\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong>\u00a0Delhi – Jaipur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Mt. Abu<\/span><\/p>\n

Start with gateway of Rajasthan \u2013 Jaipur. Though it\u2019s a state capital, Jaipur hasn\u2019t lost its royal charm one bit. Stay of a day here to visit the forts, Hawa Mahal<\/a> and a fine Rajasthani dinner. Road from Delhi<\/a> to Jaipur is good but has lot of traffic these days so better start early. Resume journey with NH-8 which will give you option to visit Ajmer Sharif if you want to, otherwise you can bypass Ajmer and proceed towards Nasirabad; next stop would be Chittorgarh<\/a> and would be about 5-6 hour ride.<\/p>\n

\"Roadtrips<\/p>\n

Chittorgarh Fort is one huge magnificent fort and with architectural marvels such as Victory towers, Chittorgarh deserves to be visited. From Chittorgarh, Udaipur<\/a> is just a 2 hour ride. Mount Abu is further 2.5-3 hours ride. You can give Mount Abu<\/a> a miss and visit Jodhpur on your way back as well!<\/p>\n

Approx. Distance:<\/strong>\u00a01600 km
\nIdeal Time:<\/strong>\u00a0November to February.
\nRoad Quality:<\/strong>\u00a08\/10<\/em><\/p>\n

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5) Delhi to\u00a0Srinagar\u00a0<\/strong>\"Best<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Route:<\/strong> Delhi\u00a0– Amritsar – Srinagar<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit Amritsar<\/a> for the Golden Temple<\/a>, Wagah border ceremony and savoring Cholle Bhature. It\u2019s a long drive from Delhi to Amritsar but with roads so good, can be easily done on a day. From Amritsar, your next stop can be Patnitop<\/a> \u2013 better stay in the hills then the plains of Jammu<\/a>. Patnitop is a small hill-station and from here you can easily reach Srinagar<\/a> in half a day if you start early.<\/p>\n

\"Roadtrips<\/p>\n

Once in Srinagar, make yourself comfortable in a shikara or a hotel opposite Dal Lake. A day for Srinagar and a day each for Gulmarg<\/a> or Sonmarg<\/a> and Pahalgam. If you want to go off the beaten pathin Kashmir<\/a><\/strong> then Yusmarg<\/a>, Kokernag<\/a> and Martand Sun Temple<\/a> near Anantnag should be on your list.<\/p>\n

Approx. Distance:<\/strong>\u00a01800 km<\/em>
\nIdeal Time:<\/strong>\u00a0May to October<\/em>
\nRoad Quality:<\/strong>\u00a07\/10<\/em><\/p>\n

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6) Delhi to Ladakh Roadtrip<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Best<\/strong><\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong>\u00a0Delhi- Manali – Leh<\/span><\/p>\n

Well we saved the best for the last, this is the mother of all road-trips.\u00a0A road trip to Leh, Ladakh<\/a> needs to be properly planned right from time of the year, vehicle you would drive and preparation for it.<\/p>\n

\"Roadtrips<\/p>\n

Manali-Leh road opens up from about mid-May to early November. Weather is quite unpredictable these days but still August-September are the safest months to travel. Even during the best of season, you would encounter lot of slush and water crossings so it takes some driving skills to make this trip! But once you have done this trip, you pretty much drive anywhere on planet!<\/p>\n

Kullu<\/a> or Manali<\/a> can be your first stop which is easily doable in a day from Delhi if you start early. On Manali-Leh you can choose to stay at Keylong<\/a>, Jispa or Sarchu.\u00a0You can take a detour and visit Tso Moriri<\/a> Lake first and then proceed to Leh. Return via Kargil<\/a> – Srinagar is also a good option.<\/p>\n

Approx. Distance:<\/strong>\u00a02500 km<\/em>
\nIdeal Time:<\/strong>\u00a0mid May to October.<\/em>
\nRoad Quality:<\/strong>\u00a05\/10<\/em><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/span>10 Less Known Places around Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This post was originally published on\u00a0Trodly<\/a>\u00a0Travel Blog.<\/em><\/p>\n

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