India's top 5 roads for a nice long drive experience

New Delhi: India is a land of vast landscapes and there are roads which are relatively traffic free and pass through some of the scenic and spectacular areas.Driving through the pristine hills, dense forests, cloud covered mountains, exotic flora and fauna, enchanting hills and green vegetation is enough to optimize your travelling experience amidst nature. Take out your car and set out for an enjoyable drive away from the hustle and bustle of city traffic madness through some of the scenic roads in India.Here is the list:1. East Coast RoadBeginning from the old Mahabalipuram road and crossing the tidal park, this road then turns south and skirts the coast till it reaches Cuddalore.However, it is only when you reach Uthandi that you begin to truly enjoy the uniqueness of this drive, with its speed bumps, swerve gates and fishing villages at the coast.Do not miss an opportunity to drive along here when you come down to visit the southernmost state of India.Driving along the road lets you enjoy a view of the Bay of Bengal, the vegetation along the Malabar Coast, and the Hanuman temple.2. The Ghat RoadsWestern Ghats extend from the Vindya and Satpura ranges in the Northern right up to the southern tip of the country and gives you a view of various types of forests like the evergreen forests, the scrub forests and moist deciduous forests apart from a variety of vegetation, grasslands and hills.The Eastern Ghats on the other hand which start from West Bengal and go up to Tamil Nadu, provide you a fantastic view of the four scenic rivers namely the Krishna, Cauvery, the Mahanadi and the Godavari.3. Kodaikanal to Munnar RoadThe road spreads from the Dindigul and Thane districts of Tamil Nadu right up to the Idukki district in Kerala. The road is also famously known as the escape road.The views are spectacular with silver waterfalls pouring with all their strength so hard that they almost resemble the volume of drums. Scenic hills, streams of water and welcoming pine forest are some of the views you come across as you drive along this road.4. Leh Manali HighwayThe weather and the obstacles that you come across as you drive along this road may leave you frustrated at first but at the end, driving along the road will fill you with a better appreciation for nature.The drive covers an appropriate distance of over four hundred and seventy nine kilometers and will take you an overall time of two days.You can spend your night at a tent, various of which are available along the enroutes of Sarchu, Darcha, Jispa and Keylong.5. Nilgiri Ghat RoadsThese roads connect you to all the important towns and cities in Tamil Nadu apart from other surrounding states and a drive along this road will at first introduce you to a view of a number of areca nut palms, magnificent, slender and tall.You can also Catch a glimpse of the Blue Mountains. Driving along the chain of mountains will lead you towards Doddabetta which is the highest point and is also known as the big mountain, situated at a height of 2600 meters.