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India's best roads and highways

New Delhi: Driving is a passion for many people. However, bad roads and traffic jams are a dettrent to this hobby. Nice routes, clean roads and highways is the best getaway for a passionate drivers.

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 19, 2013 17:12 IST
 
5. Mumbai-goa highway





Commonly referred to as NH-17 connects Panvel (Mumbai) to Kochi passing through Goa.

It is the 7th longest highway in India.

The road is little bumpy, but the scemic beauty on the way make up for it.

It passes through hills, forests, rivers, rivulets, streams.

Diveagar is a a nice and calm place to be alone, cut off from the hustling and bustling city life.

Head down the Mumbai-Goa highway (NH17) for about 130 kilometers and take a left turn at Mangaon.

About 30 kilometers farther and you've reached Diveagar, after taking a right turn at Mhasla.

The most peaceful beach of them all; it's beautiful, with a vast expanse of gorgeous sand and surf (about six kilometers long), and a few birds for company.

This is where you come to relax.

The nearest town or main road is a world away.

All you have is the beach, and, a short walk away, a few homestays and guesthouses surrounded by acres of coconut and betel plantations.

 
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