CHENNAI
Route: NH16*
Distance: 1,650km approx
Trip time: 3 days 2 nights^
Approx finances: `7,500 per day**
Overnight stops: Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar^^
We’ve travelled extensively by street with our canine. It’s the small roadside eateries which are extra accommodating than we anticipate. It’s essential that you just cease at locations the place there are not any stray dogs. They will be very territorial and aggressive
– Arpita Bose, Chennai-based content material author
BENGALURU
Route: NH16*
Distance: 1,900km
Trip length: 3 days 2 nights^
Budget: `7,000 per day**
Overnight stops: Vijayawada and Bhubaneswar^^
“We’ve pushed to Kolkata with our canine fairly just a few instances. We give him a number of water, 1.5 meals a day and frequent rest room breaks. We’re going to Kolkata this Pujo too”
– Arpita Karmakar, HR skilled, Bengaluru
DELHI
Route: NH19*
Distance: 1,500km approx
Trip length: 3 days 2 nights^
Approx finances: `6,000 per day*
Overnight stops: Varanasi and Dhanbad^^
“It’s essential to take frequent breaks. During the journey, we should always keep away from going too deep right into a metropolis for an in a single day keep. Most roadside dhabas are pet-friendly and can help you avail the AC rooms for a fast cease”
– Shankho Bhattacharjee, Delhi-based advertising skilled, who’s driving to Kolkata along with his canine forward of Durga Puja
MUMBAI
Route: NH6*
Distance: 1,950km approx
Trip length: 3 days 2 nights^
Budget: `7,000 per day**
Overnight stops: Nagpur and Kharagpur^^
“My pet is barely eight months old, and subsequent month, we’ll be driving to Kolkata with him for the primary time. A practice journey will be difficult, however you can also make your individual guidelines on street journeys. So, we’ve deliberate it proper right down to the smallest element”
– Rajeshwari Sinha, a Mumbai-based schoolteacher
HYDERABAD
Route: NH16* Distance: 1,500 km
Trip length: 2 days 1 evening^
Budget: `6800-8000 approx**
Overnight cease: Visakhapatnam^^
“Most dogs aren’t used to lengthy rides and will require frequent bathroom breaks. It is essential to maintain monitoring your pet’s behaviour and take bathroom breaks as and when needed”
– Rajeev Chakraborty, Hyderabad-based entrepreneur
Keep your pet hydrated. Carry antacid and anti-vomiting medicines. Know that they’re feeling sizzling and it’s time to take a break in the event that they’re salivating loads, exhibiting indicators of panic and their ears really feel heat. Carry a litter field and don’t overfeed your canine, as which will cause them to poop and pee greater than common in the course of the journey
– Dr Ashimi Das, Kolkata-based veterinarian
TRAVEL TIPS FROM PET PARENTS
*Get your pet checked by a vet earlier than embarking on the journey
*Carry your pet’s vaccination playing cards
*Take frequent breaks & take your canine out for walks (additionally at practice stations with lengthy stops)
*Identify pet-friendly lodging alongside the freeway to chop journey time inside metropolis limits
*Carry dehydrated treats and snacks
*Hydrate them often
*Carry recent do-it-yourself meals to cowl the primary few hours
*Carry canine seat belts
WHY ROAD TRIPS ARE BETTER THAN TRAIN JOURNEYS
*No uncertainty (railways give a affirmation to your pet’s journey solely on the day of departure)
*Road journeys will be stored versatile relying on the temper and behavior of the pet
* Don’t have to fret about behaviour of co-passengers
