Car on a highway for an outstation trip

A long road trip can be fun or tiring. Most of the time, the difference is planning. A few small steps before you start will keep everyone fresh at the end of the day. Here are simple tips we share with our customers every week.

1. Start Early in the Morning

Roads are empty in the early morning. The air is cool and the drive is smooth. An early start also means you reach in daylight. Night driving on highways is harder and slower, so try to finish the trip before dark.

2. Plan a Break Every Two Hours

Sitting for many hours is not good for the body. Stop for ten minutes every two hours. Walk a little, drink water, and let the driver rest too. Short breaks do not add much time, but they make a big difference in comfort.

3. Carry Water and Light Snacks

Keep a bottle of water for every person. Carry light food like fruit, biscuits, or nuts. Heavy oily food makes people sleepy and can upset the stomach on a bumpy road. Keep a small dustbin bag in the car too.

Keep This in Your Bag

  • Water bottles and light snacks
  • Phone charger and power bank
  • Basic medicine and travel sickness tablets
  • A small pillow for the neck
  • ID card for every person
  • Some cash for small shops and tolls

4. Give the Driver Proper Rest

A tired driver is a risk for everyone. On a long trip, the driver needs food, sleep, and short breaks like you. If the journey is more than ten or twelve hours, ask for a second driver. It is a small cost for a safe trip.

A good journey is not the fastest one. It is the one where the family is fresh, the driver is rested, and nobody is in a hurry.

5. Agree on the Trip Plan Before You Start

Write down the pickup time, the stops, the hotel, and the return time. Share it with the driver on the first day. When everyone knows the plan, there is no confusion in the middle of the highway. Also check how many kilometres your booking covers, so the final bill is clear.

Plan Your Next Outstation Trip

We run outstation trips from Chennai to Pondicherry, Tirupati, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Bangalore, and many other places. We arrange the complete round trip with a driver. Send us your plan or call +91 98412 11173.

Tags

  • Outstation
  • Road Trip
  • Travel Tips
  • Long Drive

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