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As IndiGo disruptions continue, luxury road trips redefine travel from metro cities

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16.12.2025

New Delhi: Planning a winter holiday but anxious about flight delays and sudden cancellations? This season, many travellers are choosing to bypass airport chaos entirely and return to the joy of the open road. Road journeys allow space for spontaneity—unplanned chai stops, scenic detours, carefully curated playlists and the quiet satisfaction of arriving unhurried. When paired with well-designed luxury stays, these drivable escapes offer a deeper, more personal way to travel.

Across India’s metro cities, road trips are fast becoming a preferred choice for those who value comfort, control and meaningful stays over rushed itineraries. From heritage gardens and wildlife lodges to coastal villas and river cruises, these journeys blend landscape, culture and indulgence—turning travel time itself into a luxury experience.

Beyond the obvious Jaipur circuit, travellers are increasingly choosing slower heritage escapes like Samode Bagh in Chomu, a 16th-century Mughal-style garden retreat set amid fountains, pavilions and manicured lawns. Its refined tented suites and understated hospitality make it ideal for winter road trips, with the drive unfolding through mustard........

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