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13 budget road trips with family and friends

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As the lockdown restrictions are easing and cases are decreasing, the little traveler inside us has woken from hibernation and is hungry!

Everyone wants to travel now and make the most of all the time lost. But there is a little hiccup in the way and that is budget. Due to lockdown, the earnings were restricted by the spending were going out full. Now, when its time to finally take a trip, budget is the main concern of many people. 

To overcome this, Travel Art has come up with the most affordable and budget friendly road trips in India which do not compromise on anything but only money. We, at Travel Art understand how necessary it is to travel under a budget. We offer luxurious bus services all over India to make sure that you have the best ever journey. Bus journeys not only decrease the amount of money spent on traveling but also increases the fun of traveling. Our collection of luxury buses will give and your friends and family a look into the world of comfortable and hassle free travelling. 

So, here are the most affordable road trips in all over India: 

  1. PUNE TO LONAVLA: A picturesque journey in the west India to the beautiful Lonavala is a must do road trip. The lush green hills of Lonavala and the beautiful weather speaks for itself. One should try the famous Chikki there and relax, forget all the stress. This is a 94 kms long ride via Mumbai-Pune Expressway. It is a 2-3 hours long journey to the beautiful Lonavala.
  2. MANALI TO LEH: Driving with a view of snow covered mountains and stopping for pictures and eating maggi with a cup of hot tea is all about Manali and Leh. This road trip is promised to give you all Bollywood vibes with a touch of beauty. Manali and Leh are known are two of the most beautiful tourist destinations and traveling between these two places is no less. One should do this during summers till mid-October. It is a 480 km long trip and takes over two days to cover.
  3. VISHAKAPATNAM TO ARAKU: A traveler will be surprised by the beauty of Vishakapatnam and all the well kept greenery it holds. It is one of the underrated tourist spots but this coastal town is worth all the hype. The road trip to Araku from Vishakapatnam will give one views of the most magnificent valleys alongside sound of sea waves brushing the coast. Araku will win you over with its green hills and pleasant climate. The best time to take this road trip is from October to March. It is a 116 km drive. It takes about 3 hours to cover this distance.
  4. SHIMLA TO MANALI VIA MANDI: The two most famous destinations in India are Shimla and Manali and a road trip between these two is a must do. Covered with snow covered mountain tips and little waterfalls on another side is a must see. Staying in any one of these places will be like staying in a place filled with breath taking views and landscapes. The best time to take this trip is from June to October via Mandi. The distance covered is around 250 km and the time taken is around 6 hours.
  5. CHENNAI TO PONDICHERRY: The road trip with sea on one side and greenery on another is one of the most beautiful stretches in India, especially the southern region. The place is oozing with scenic views which will force you to stop at places and capture everything you can including yourself with the most beautiful back drops one can find. This stretch between Chennai and Pondicherry is known as the East Coast Road and is of 151 km. It takes around 3 hours to cover this stretch.
  6. BANGALORE TO BANDIPUR FOREST: Bangalore, known the Silicone Valley of India lives a fast paced life where computers and humans never sleep. To get away from all the IT stress, one should take this road rip to Bandipur Forest. The roads are covered with thick canopies of trees and if you are lucky, you might see wildlife in its natural habitat. One should visit this place to relax and stay close to nature. This stretch runs along Mysore Road. The distance covered is round 220 km and time taken to cover this is around 5 hours.
  7. DELHI TO AGRA VIA YAMUNA EXPRESSWAY: The capital of our nation and the home to Taj Mahal required a full day of road tripping but after Yamuna Expressway came into play, the travel time reduced to 2 hours. The expressway is probably the best road India has at the moment. One can see Qutub Minar and Taj Mahal on the same day, that is how near Agra is now from Delhi. The distance covered one side is around 230 kms and the time taken is around 3 hours.
  8. JAIPUR TO JAISALMER: Traveling from the pink city to the golden city or vis-à-vis is the only thought you should have right now. Imagine travelling past beautiful forts and havelis to sand dunes and sand castles while spotting camels alongside roads, that is all you need to know about this road trip. This is a long road trip but worth every mile. Do not forget to make stops in between to treat yourself with the delicious Rajasthani cuisine. The distance covered in this stretch via RJ SH 19 is around 550 km and the time taken to cover this distance is around 10 hours.
  9. MUMBAI TO GOA: The life of Indian parties lies in these two cities. This is hands down the best road trip in India. Traveling from the busy streets of Mumbai which ascend into the beautiful roads of Goa with sea on one side sounds like a dream come true because it is. The road trip is so amazing that it will pump you to party hard till the time to reach Goa. It is a 556 km long ride which takes about 12 hours to cover. One should travel via NH 17 for a smooth journey.
  10. AHMEDABAD TO KUTCH: Kutch, the land of white sand and kites is famous amongst foreign tourists who want to live away from the hustle bustle of city and still get a taste of the Indian culture. The best time to visit Kutch is in January during their grand festival comprising of tent city, kite flying tournaments on Makar Sakranti and grand flag hoisting on Republic Day. This time the sky is filled with kites and the weather is cold which is perfect to live in their completely equipped tents. The distance covered in this road trip is around 400 km and takes about 10 hours
  11. Bangalore to Ooty Via Mysore: Nested in the laps of Nilgiri Hills, Ooty is the getaway people of Bangalore prefer over everything. All they need is a bike and off they go to Ooty via Mysore for the weekend to rejuvenate and come back by Monday. This road trip stretch is filled with the beautiful Nilgiri hills on both side and pleasant weather. The distance covered in this stretch is 275 km and it takes around 6 hours to cover this distance via SH 17.
  12. KOLKATA TO DIGHA: Digha is the Shimla Manali of the east. Every person true to Kolkata and traveling would have been here at least once in their lifetime. The stretch of this road trip is filled with flora and fauna of all kinds with some untamed passages, untouched by humans. This coastal town is famous for its beaches and pony rides in shallow waters. A weekend spent here is a weekend spent well. The distance covered in this road trip is around 183 km and the time taken to cover this distance is around 4 hours.
  13. SHILLONG TO CHERRAPUNJEE: Cherrapunjee famous for its rain is also extremely famous for its waterfalls and small villages which makes one feel close to nature and themselves. A road trip from Shillong to Cherrapunjee is filled with little waterfalls on the way which makes people stop and stare. Admiring the beauty of this stretch is something which cannot be ignored no matter how hard one tries. This road trip is a small and must take road trip. This stretch covers a distance of 59 kms and can be covered easily in under 2 hours. 

Traveling while road will always give you advantages over traveling via any other means of transport. Some ways to save money on a road trip is to eat locally and traveling during off season from a bus. Hiring a bus from Travel Art, will not only be affordable and save the bucks but also make your journey 10 times more fun and comfortable with our range of luxurious buses suiting every travel reason and budget. To choose an afforadable, budget friendly, safe and exciting journey, means choosing the Travel Art Company.

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