7 road-trips for a time-starved professional like you!
We have put together the best road trips you can take in the country in the comfort of the all-new NEXA S-cross, the Refined SUV packed with the latest features that make your drive comfortable, and you are all set for the adventure. Read on to know more!
Today’s time-starved professionals find it tough to make time for a long vacation, especially in the times of virtual work when you are expected to be available on call anytime, and from anywhere. A trend catching on fast is to take short and drivable vacations, which offer the flexibility of making alterations to the plan at any time.
With travel restrictions and apprehensions around spread of infection on flights, going on a vacation in your own car offers you safety that you need in these times. In a country as diverse and vibrant as India, setting off on a car trip with the windows rolled down and volume turned up can be exhilarating. All you need is a power drive like the NEXA S-Cross, an SUV packed with the latest features that make your drive comfortable, and you are all set for your next adventure!
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Here are some of the best road trips you can take in the country.
Location: Delhi to Pushkar
Pushkar is known to be a traveller’s paradise and is especially famous for its music circuit. The drive from Delhi to Pushkar is through an eight-lane highway. The best time to visit this vibrant city is the winter months from October to February. Enjoy the drive with the new Smart Play Studio, which makes your drives more exciting, an innovative in-car entertainment system with a captivating touch screen display. It’s going to add the perfect zing to your musical holiday!
Driving distance: 415 km
Driving time: 7 hours
Location: Ahmedabad to Kutch
The Rann of Kutch is the only salt desert in India, famous for its breath-taking sunsets. During the summer months, you see white, cracked barren expanses of land with sparse vegetation which in itself is an experience for city dwellers who are used to the hustle bustle of people around. The best time to visit is from November to February. The NEXT Gen Smart Hybrid Technology in the new S-Cross Petrol is designed to give you a refined and efficient drive in every journey you take. Its integrated starter generator, paired with a Lithium-Ion battery and a Lead Acid Battery helps regenerate braking energy for an enhanced driving experience.
Driving distance: 400 km
Driving time: 7 hours
Location: Guwahati to Cherrapunjee
A road trip to the north-east is full of adventure and can throw before you some of the most scenic sights that you would have ever imagined. Cherrapunjee, or Sohra as the locals call it, stands out for its postcard-worthy sights and majestic waterfalls on the way. The Auto Rain sensing wipers in the Refined SUV detects rain and starts automatically in this rain sensitive region. The frequency is regulated according to the amount of rainfall, and the rain sensitivity can also be controlled.
Driving distance: 147.8 km
Driving time: 4 hours 30 mins
Location: Mumbai – Mahabaleshwar
The hill town of Mahabaleshwar was the summer capital of Bombay during the British times. This route sees a huge crowd of tourists all the year through and is one of the most scenic routes along the majestic Western Ghats. No matter what the season, the temperature hovers between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius, so you can have the perfect holiday! This Refined SUV takes it all in a stride with the ease of Automatic Transmission. Rough roads, you say? It doesn’t matter. This Refined SUV takes it all in a stride with the ease of Automatic Transmission.
Driving distance: 260 km
Driving time: 5 hours
Location: Bangalore to Bandipur
This trip is for the lovers of green! The serene canopy of trees that line the road that runs through the midst of a reserved forest makes for a beautiful drive. And, if you are lucky, you may spot deer or elephants, some exotic birds or even a tiger! Make your drives more exciting with the New Smartplay Studio. So, connect to your smartphone with an Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and navigate with just a tap, your voice or steering mounted controls.
Driving distance: 225 km
Driving time: 5 hours
Location: Chennai to Pondicherry
The coastal drive from Chennai to Pondicherry is very scenic as you absorb the breath-taking views of the Indian ocean and the change of hues in different seasons. Make sure you take the route from the picturesque East Course Road that runs along the Bay of Bengal coastline. The Cruise Control system makes all your journeys comfortable by letting you pick a cruise speed over 40 km/hr and enjoy the scenic route.
Driving distance: 165 km
Driving time: 3 hours
Location: Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley
If you want to explore the unexplored, this is the trip for you. Located in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, Araku Valley is one of the most spectacular vacation spots with its lush green coffee plantations, foggy clouds that cover the drive and serene surroundings. It is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life and offers the perfect break that we need from exhausting work schedules. The Refined S-Cross comes with a spacious cabin done up with plush, sophisticated interiors to offer you ultimate comfort on such a drive filled with hair pin bends and uncertain terrain.
Driving distance: 114 km
Driving time: 3 hours
Location: Gangtok to Nathula Pass via Lake Tsomgo
This is undoubtedly one of the toughest but most exciting road trips that India has to offer. The magnificent view of the Himalayas will blow you away as you soak in the scenic beauty of the peaks. Steep climbs. Rough roads. It doesn’t matter. Equipped with a powerful new 1.5L K 15 Petrol Engine, the S-Cross - The Refined SUV has all the power that you need.
Driving distance: 55 km
Driving time: 2 hours
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