A journey may not be as exciting as the destination in the Indian context - Air travel has little charm left in itself, trains can be crowded and beset with delays and our roads are full of potholes.

But, as the writers who travelled for Outlook Traveller Getaways’ title 'Driving Holidays Across India' discovered, there are still plenty of reasons for taking the long road to a good holiday. Detailed information is provided in each drive has a route guide that shows places, railheads and airports en route, and nearby water bodies and wildlife parks to help you plan detours. A front-of-the-book section with information on what to pack, getting the car ready, handling accidents and tips for driving on various terrains in different seasons. In the pages that follow, you’ll rediscover the magic of the road. It may be a bumpy ride ahead but it’s well worth your time!