Do you know that you can travel abroad from India via road ? Well, the year 2023 is when you should awaken the road trip enthusiast inside you and plan an adventurous holiday with your partner, family, or friends.
To save you the trouble of research, we bring you recommendations for international destinations where you can travel from India via road.
The distance between Turkey and India is more than 4,500km and Indians can drive with their licence. The minimum time to cover this distance via road is about 15 days. However, you can extend the travel period depending on the time you spend in Lahore, Quetta, Zahedan, Teheran, Istanbul and other destinations that fall on the way. Through this journey, you would witness almost every season. So, pack right.
Bhutan is only about 2,000km from New Delhi, India. It would take you about 40 hours to cover the distance and enter the land of lush greenery and happy people. You will cross the Phuentsholing border, the Darangamela-Samdrup Jongkhar border, and the Bongaigaon-Gelephu border on your way.
Driving to Spain means covering a distance of more than 7,200 km. The country has no restrictions for Indian drivers. On the way, you can explore Afghanistan, Turkey, Austria, Bulgaria and other countries before reaching Barcelona.
Bangladesh is hardly 1,700km from India. One can cover this distance on a road trip in just 30 hours. If you are travelling from Kolkata, the distance is cut short to 80 km only. If you do not want to travel via private vehicle, you can also book a seat in the Kolkata-Dhaka government buses.
Are you craving pizza or a dish with a burst of burrata? Instead of visiting an Italian restaurant in India, you should plan a road trip to Italy. The distance that you would have to cover is around 6,000km. You will have to cross the borders of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Romania among other countries to reach your destination. But it will be all worth it.
The distance between New Delhi and Nepal is about 1,000km. You will have to travel via Gorakhpur or Varanasi. If you are travelling from Kolkata, the road trip would include exploring Siliguri and crossing the Panitanki border. The Chitwan National Park is a must-stop on your journey to the neighbouring country.
Finland is a stunning country with a mesmerising landscape. You will have to cover a distance of about 5,200km to reach your destination from New Delhi. It shares borders with Norway, Sweden, and Russia. If you are a fan of the Northern Lights, you should plan a trip there.
Travelling to Greece via road can be the journey of a lifetime. There are no restrictions for Indian drivers, and you would have to cover a distance of only 5,000 km from India to reach your favourite destination. It is among the most sought-after honeymoon destinations among newly married couples.
