Pepperfry founder Ashish Shah’s road-trip recommendations: Leh-Zanskar, Melbourne-Adelaide

Next on the startup boss's bucket list is a drive from North-East to Myanmar.

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That life is more about the journey than the destination is Ashish Shah’s mantra. That’s why the founder of Pepperfry.com is a fan of road trips and of course, cars — he drives a BMW 5 series but considers the Jaguar XJ a favourite.

Shah, who has driven across countries, recommends some of his favourites routes. “In India, the road from Leh to Zanskar is undeniably among the best. I took the same route in June this year but this time on a bike ride.”

Internationally, Shah loves the Great Ocean drive from Melbourne to Adelaide. So what’s next on his list? Exploring the Indo-Burmese border from North-East to Myanmar, he says.


“I would love to view the tea plantations of Assam, drive through the tribal areas of Nagaland and across the border towards the breath-taking summit of Mt. Victoria,” he says.

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From using apps to prepare their itinerary, to packing light and staying hydrated — here is how these achievers make their long-distance travels comfortable.
From using apps to prepare their itinerary, to packing light and staying hydrated — here is how these achievers make their long-distance travels comfortable.
“I carry my iPad whenever I am travelling. It has all my movies and music which are essential while travelling. One app which I find important nowadays is Uber. The app has made it easy to go around a new city. I also make it a point to drink a lot of water while travelling and adjust my sleepclock in advance according to the country I am visiting.”
“I carry my iPad whenever I am travelling. It has all my movies and music which are essential while travelling. One app which I find important nowadays is Uber. The app has made it easy to go around ..
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“My work perks involve frequent travel to Germany and within India. I prefer doing early check-in as it gives me the choice to pre-book my favourite seat on the aircraft. I pack light during business trips and always carry my Beats headphones as it’s my travel buddy. Even though there are apps to help me in a new city, I prefer engaging with people to help me connect with their city and experience the local culture. I’m also a fan of the Instagram app because of its quirky features.”
“My work perks involve frequent travel to Germany and within India. I prefer doing early check-in as it gives me the choice to pre-book my favourite seat on the aircraft. I pack light during business..
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“I go through a number of apps while preparing for my trip, be it TripAdvisor or the Lonely Planet. But my favourite is Instagram. I prepare my bucket list of places to visit by scrolling through the photo and video sharing app and the stories that people write. It is usually a combination of some handles that I follow and posts which are put up by people in my circle who are travelling.”
“I go through a number of apps while preparing for my trip, be it TripAdvisor or the Lonely Planet. But my favourite is Instagram. I prepare my bucket list of places to visit by scrolling through the..
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“I pack all my meals and snacks, since I am particular about nutrition and taste. I also pack my stuff according to the occasion, so I know exactly how many clothes I need and don’t over-pack. I also make sure to download my favourite podcasts before a flight and carry a travel-size moisturiser to reapply onboard so I don’t arrive at the destination with dehydrated skin. I survive on my Google Calendar, so I’m always on time for my flights and my team knows where I’ll be. Flight Tracker is also a great tool I use to track my loved ones when they are flying.”

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“I pack all my meals and snacks, since I am particular about nutrition and taste. I also pack my stuff according to the occasion, so I know exactly how many clothes I need and don’t over-pack. I also..
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“I have got my own travel hack, so I can probably pack in less than seven minutes. I keep two toiletry bags, one for travel and one at home. This saves a lot of time and chances of forgetting an item. I usually have just one outfit combination for a trip, so that I do not waste much time planning my appearance. It’s just a blue shirt and grey trousers you will find me in during a trip. It’s a big time saver. I don’t use any apps for assistance and I am quite disappointed about the introduction of WiFi on planes.”
“I have got my own travel hack, so I can probably pack in less than seven minutes. I keep two toiletry bags, one for travel and one at home. This saves a lot of time and chances of forgetting an item..
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