SHE Travels: 7 road trips in India every woman who loves driving should experience once

Road trips are fun, when the open sky above seems limitless, the slow unfolding of landscapes, playlists that turn into memories, and those in-between moments where conversations with your girl gang become deeper, sillier, and strangely healing. There are some trips that are about ticking destinations off a list, while some are truly for resetting oneself. If you and your girlfriends love such kinds of trips, and are craving that kind of soul-soothing escape, here are seven road trips in India that feel less like travel and more like therapy.

Usually the safe and the best pick too. But takes the crown when exploring options on road trips in West India. The highway weaves through lush forests, breezy ghats, and sleepy coastal towns. Some of the wonderful pit stops like Vengurla’s beaches, or the Malvan’s seafood shacks, further make the drive feel like a slow exhale. The laughter echoing in the car or belting out 2000s Bollywood hits, this is the route that dissolves stress in real time.

You will find a mountain person in every group. So, they or anybody who intends to go for a road trip that takes them through the mountains without the chaos of long hill journeys, Coorg is their calling. Roads are smooth, and wide, framed by on either side. Coffee estates stretch endlessly, while the smell of wet earth feels like a reset button for your brain. Perfect for all the women out there who want a calm, breezy drive with minimal planning.

We can safely say that the Northeast is made for travellers who want space—literally and metaphorically. With regard to the drive, the road from Guwahati to Shillong is short but breathtaking, foggy stretches, and cool winds will make you roll down the window and feel the breath of fresh air.

If desert therapy is a thing, this is the place where you find it. The long, silky roads of Rajasthan give you uninterrupted thinking space, meaning no rush, no noise, just endless golden landscapes dotted with camels and ancient forts. Jodhpur makes a perfect midway pit stop for food, colours, and culture. By the time you reach Jaisalmer, the dunes feel like a warm hug for the soul.

Stop at random beaches, sip coconut water under palm trees, and many such adventures when you hit the road on this route. It’s smooth, photogenic, and almost tailor-made for women seeking freedom, fun, and good energy. Sunset at Pondicherry’s Rock Beach is the perfect therapy session, no words needed.

This drive is an emotional arc in itself, flat highways, curvy hill climbs, river views, and waterfalls appearing out of nowhere. The Beas River keeps you company, sometimes roaring, sometimes whispering. As you climb higher, conversations deepen, and silence becomes comforting. Manali’s pine forests and crisp air feel like a reward for making the climb together.

For women who want something easy, quick, and comforting, this road trip is perfect. The roads are smooth, the dhabas are iconic, and the vibe is nostalgic. The best part? Reaching Digha and letting the waves wash over your feet while you and your girls talk about everything you never have time for in real life. Sometimes therapy is that simple.