1. Manali to Leh (Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh)
- Distance: ~480 km
- Highlights: Snow-capped peaks, Rohtang Pass, Baralacha La, Pangong Lake.
- Best Time: June to September
- Why: A legendary Himalayan drive, perfect for adventure and scenic beauty.
2. Guwahati to Tawang (Assam to Arunachal Pradesh)
- Distance: ~520 km
- Highlights: Sela Pass, Buddhist monasteries, lush valleys.
- Best Time: April to June
- Why: Explore the mystical Northeast with scenic mountain views.
3. Shimla to Spiti Valley (Himachal Pradesh)
- Distance: ~450 km
- Highlights: Kalpa, Nako, Kaza, Key Monastery, surreal landscapes.
- Best Time: May to October
- Why: Less crowded than Leh, with stark, dramatic beauty.
4. Bangalore to Ooty via Bandipur (Karnataka to Tamil Nadu)
- Distance: ~280 km
- Highlights: Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Nilgiri Hills, tea gardens.
- Best Time: March to June
- Why: A mix of wildlife, forest drives, and cool hill station weather.
5. Chennai to Yercaud (Tamil Nadu)
- Distance: ~360 km
- Highlights: Winding ghat roads, coffee plantations, viewpoints.
- Best Time: April to June
- Why: A peaceful alternative to crowded hill stations.
6. Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra)
- Distance: ~260 km
- Highlights: Ghats, strawberry farms, waterfalls.
- Best Time: March to June
- Why: Cool climate, great food, and family-friendly activities.
7. Delhi to Nainital via Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand)
- Distance: ~320 km
- Highlights: Wildlife safari, lake views, colonial charm.
- Best Time: March to June
- Why: Combines adventure and relaxation.
8. Kochi to Munnar (Kerala)
- Distance: ~130 km
- Highlights: Tea gardens, waterfalls, spice plantations.
- Best Time: April to June
- Why: A short but beautiful hill drive with a refreshing climate.
9. Ahmedabad to Mount Abu (Gujarat to Rajasthan)
- Distance: ~230 km
- Highlights: Aravalli Hills, Dilwara Temples, Nakki Lake.
- Best Time: April to June
- Why: Rajasthan’s only hill station, ideal for a summer escape.
10. Gangtok to Zuluk via Nathang Valley (Sikkim)
- Distance: ~90 km
- Highlights: Old Silk Route, snow walls (in early summer), alpine views.
- Best Time: May to June
- Why: Offbeat, photogenic route in the Eastern Himalayas.
