India is a diverse country, and is gifted with the best picturesque locations and hidden destinations calling out to tourists. Geographically, India is blessed with the mighty mountains and its coastal route offers mesmerizing beauty of the ocean and the nearby locations. Every traveler finds something to explore in India, and it is a paradise for motorcyclists during monsoon.
In this article, we are going to explore some of the best motorcycle routes to explore in India especially during the monsoon season. Attention bikers, keep your mens rain gear handy because you will definitely plan a road trip soon as you finish reading this article.
Word of caution
Monsoon in India is the most beautiful season. However, one has to take precautions as the drizzling rain may turn into a cloud burst in no time. We request you to be prepared to face any unpleasant incidents. Along with a high quality rain gear, you also need to equip yourself with first aid kit and extra clothing before heading out for a monsoon road trip. Also, keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Here are some of the most scenic motorcycle routs that you can take this monsoon!
Mumbai to Goa
Distance: 577 km from Mumbai
Time: Approximately 15 hours
National Highway: NH 66
How could you miss this one? A smooth ride with the best breathtaking views and mist-enveloped roads, Mumbai-Goa is a must-to-have road trip. You can take pit stops and enjoy the local cuisine while admiring the view which we bet you ahev not seen anywhere else.
Mumbai to Malshej
Distance: 130 km from Mumbai
Time: 3 to 4 hours
National Highway: NH 3/NH 222 from Mumbai.
And you cannot miss this one either! Monsoon motorcycle road trips are incomplete with the motorcycle rain gear and so do they are incomplete without taking the Malshej road trip. This locations is blessed with the mesmerizing waterfalls, and forts with historical significance. Do you want some adrenaline rush? You better take this ride to the Malshej Ghat. The rain magically transforms this place into heaven. Don’t believe what we are saying? Take this road trip and see yourself!
Pune To Mumbai
Distance: 149 km
Time: 3 to 4 hours
National Highway: Expressway
Wish to spend your weekend admiring the best of both the worlds; you ought to take this road trip. The distance between both the cities can be covered easily while admiring the picturesque locations. The fun fact is most bikers with their motorcycle rain gear cover this journey almost on a daily basis.
Pune To Surat
Distance: 441 km
Time: 9 hours
National Highway: NH 50 from Pune
Bikers from Pune often take road trips to Saputara, a hill station in the Sahyadri range that is situated at an elevation of 1000 meters. This road, which is home to some of Gujarat's most beautiful waterfalls and picturesque scenery, enthralls you with its monsoon-perfect weather and lush vegetation!
East Coast Road
Distance: 160 km
Time: About 3 hours
National Highway: SH 49
One of the most breathtaking bike routes is the East Coast route that runs from Chennai to Pondicherry, especially in the rainy season. Observe the breathtaking scene of raindrops cascading down the ocean on one side of the road while driving through the downpour. The overpowering grandeur of the rains will enchant you.
Karwar To Mangalore
Distance: 270 km
Time: About 5 hours
National Highway: NH 17
Imagine this: A buttery smooth road that is made even more beautiful for you by the drizzling rain, the sea waves on one side, and the backwaters of a river on the other. We understand that you've developed a strong attachment to your imagination. What then is holding you back? Take a drive and embark on one of your life's most breathtaking road journeys.
Bangalore To Coorg
Distance: 268 km
Time: About 5 hours
National Highway: NH 48/NH 209/NH 275
If you have spent enough time in India during the rainy season, you are aware that the rains in the Western Ghats are entirely different. Since it pours nonstop once it starts, there's nothing better than a soggy ride to Coorg, sometimes known as the "Scotland of India."
Udaipur To Mount Abu
Distance: 161 km
Time: About 4 hours
National Highway: NH 76
The route to Mount Abu, one of the most well-liked hill stations in Rajasthan, is excellent and is among the best in India for road trips. And from Udaipur, this hill town is best reached. Throughout the ride, there are hills on every side that offer a breathtaking view during the rains.
Shillong To Cherrapunji
Distance: 54 km
Time: 1 to 2 hours
National Highway: NH 40/SH 5
It’s a lesser known road trip and thus you must grab motorcycle riding accessories and take this trip right away as monsoon has started. The road trip between Shillong and Cherrapunji offers you Instagram-worthy landscapes and the beautiful hilly region. This place receives the highest rainfall, and there is no reason to skip this road trip this monsoon.
Darjeeling To Gangtok
Distance: 97 km/126 km
Time: 3 to 4 hours
National Highway: NH 31A/NH 710
Every biker's fantasy is to drive from Darjeeling at an elevation of roughly 2200 meters above sea level while taking in the lush, green scenery that surrounds you during the rainy season. When you get to Gangtok and catch a view of the foggy clouds hanging over the spectacular Mt. Kanchenjunga in the distance, it only gets more amazing and memorable.
Tejpur To Tawang
Distance: 320 km
Time: 12 to 13 hours
National Highway: NH 229
Tezpur is the only motorable road that is close to Tawang, a tiny town in Arunachal Pradesh that borders China. This offers to be an exciting road journey over the second-highest motorized road in India. You will travel on narrower, more difficult roads while passing through beautiful river beds, snow-covered grasslands, and gorgeous valleys.