Munnar's green tea plantations await you at the end of these 588 km from Chennai. A sight for sore eyes, this trip should be on any city dweller's list.
6. Gangtok to Nathu La
Once you cover this 56-km-stretch, your final destination, Nathu La, is a good place to start livin' on the edge at 14140 ft. While the terrain may be challenging, the views more than make up for it. There's plenty for the camera here, too. One of the most picturesque lakes, Lake Tsomgo, is worth a stopover. Since the region gets a lot of snow, the best time to plan this trip would be between May and mid-November.