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Fantastic Foreign Road Trips On Your Indian Driving License

March 06 2017
Indian Driving License on Foreign Road Trips

Are you exhausted of your monotonous, routine-oriented life? Time to take a road trip!

Pack your bags, grab your passports, driving license and other important documents. If you love to drive, what you now need is a road trip across countries. Driving abroad surely moves your heart while you experience a varied mix of cultures, meet new people and witness stupendous sights. Even though you might encounter a few hassles, there is a learning experience on every curve.

So, choose your next destination as we provide you a list of countries where you can drive with the Indian driving license.

1) Germany

German cars and German roads both spark a desire in most travellers. Experience the thrill of driving on the Autobahn, one of the most famed roadways in the world!

Drives on: Right
Recommended route for driving: Autobahn
Validity of Indian driving license: 6 months
Indian driving license language: German (You can get your license translated to German from German diplomatic mission. If not this, you can carry International Driving Permit)

2) France

France is not just about visiting the Eiffel Tower and The Louvre. Driving through France is experiencing its history and culture.

Drives on: Right
Recommended route for driving: Hilly roads of Corsica
Validity of Indian driving license: 1 year
Indian driving license language: French (along with original driving license)

3) Norway

The Land of the Midnight Sun, Norway’s roads carry the ability of filling every road-tripper’s heart with ecstasy.

Drives on: Right
Recommended route for driving: Atlantic Ocean Road
Validity of Indian driving license: 3 months
Indian driving license language: English

4) Switzerland

The snowcapped mountains and emerald lakes of Switzerland have won the hearts of many, making it one of the favorite destinations for Indians.

Drives on: Right
Recommended route for driving: St Gotthard Pass
Validity of Indian driving license: 1 year
Indian driving license language: English

5) New Zealand

The island country attracts various tourists for various activities, whether it be a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu or climbing New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Mt. Cook.

Drives on: Left
Recommended route for driving: Thames to Coromandel Road
Age limit: 21 years
Validity of Indian driving license: 1 year
Indian driving license language: English (or you can get it translated from any government recognised translator or New Zealand Transport Agency)

6) Australia

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory all let you drive against a valid Indian license. Driving with Indian license in Northern Territory is possible too, but with additional regulations needed to be followed.

Drives on: Right
Recommended route for driving: Great Ocean Road
Validity of Indian driving license: 3 months
Indian driving license language: English (Also needed to carry International Driving Permit)

7) Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)

Experience its vast history in prehistoric sites such as the Neolithic Stonehenge and medieval castles like those at Warwick, Dover and Caernarfon. A road trip here is the stuff dreams are made of.

Drives on: Left
Recommended route for driving: Black Mountain Road, Powys (Wales) and Stirling to Inverness (Scotland)
Validity of Indian driving license: 1 year

Please be insured while travelling

Travel insurance is a must for independent travellers and intrepid families. You'd rather not think about all of the things that might go wrong on your trip, but these things can and do happen. An insurance policy keeps your family protected and you'll travel smarter and safer.

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