A week-long trip to destinations like Thailand or Vietnam can often cost less than a luxury domestic vacation in India - and this is increasingly true. Over 27 million Indians travel abroad each year, with outbound tourism growing rapidly. Budget-friendly destinations across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe are attracting travelers due to affordable packages, easy visas, and competitive flight deals.
Travel filmmaker Varun Vagish once described Indian road journeys as “the best way to understand the country beyond maps.” Having traveled through remote villages, mountains, and endless highways, his journey reveals a simple truth: India opens up to you only when you slow down, and even more so when you travel on two wheels. So, if you’re wondering what road trips in India truly offer, it is this - freedom, unpredictability, and stories you can’t plan. You simply experience them and create your own along the way.
According to the World Tourism Organization, millions of international travelers visit India every year -and a growing number of them are choosing to experience it the raw, unforgettable way: backpacking.
Did you know that road travel now accounts for nearly 65% of all domestic trips in India?
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