You’ve planned one great adventure to a far-off place with your friends. You’re all set to go on one of the best road trips of your life with the car all loaded up and ready to run. But then it strikes you: what about the music? Your friends won’t be too enthusiastic about listening to the songs of the mountains. So here’s a list of some fantastic travel songs especially catering to road trips.

1) Dil Chahta Hai

Dil chahta hai/Hum na rahein kabhi/Yaaron k bin


This is a classic travel song. What’s not to love about this catchy number with the singer crooning about chamkeelay din with your loved ones?



2) Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay

The video is lovely, but we recommend sticking to the music only when you’re driving. The lyrics are well-composed and Coldplay is entertaining as always with the perfect music and perfect lyrics. Other Coldplay numbers are Paradise and Fix You (the latter is a little depressing though).



3) Khwabon ke Parindey – Zindagi na Milegi Dubara

This song makes you feel so light and dreamy. It’s great for those dramatic staring-out-the-window car moments.



4) Sunday Morning – Maroon 5

Maroon 5 is catchy as anything, and it doesn’t fail to impress with this item. Jam to this number during your road trip.



5) Happy – Pharrel Williams

All right, this song can be a little annoying, but if you really are feeling on top of the world, we highly recommend putting this track on to complement your bubbly feelings. You’ll find yourself singing along to Williams: Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof!



6) Aja Re Aaja – Karachi Se Lahore

The movie was a hit in Pakistan, and the sequel is impressing as well. The song itself is addictive and incredibly relevant to travel with its intriguing lyrics.

Chalte chalte ruk jaaye
Dil yeh sambhal na paaye
Ho jata hai kuch aise kabhi
Na phir yeh dekhe
Kuch aur yeh na jaane deewanagi

7) Hymn for the Weekend – Beyonce and Coldplay

This had to be granted a spot in our list: it’s lively, catchy, and can be danced along to (the driver is exempted from the dancing). Every moment in the song is a delight to listen to, so tune it up while you cruise to your destination.

8) Aao Milo Chaley – Jab We Met

What a song! The movie depicts two complete opposites who are forced to travel together due to the strangest of circumstances. And the lyrics – indescribable! It will force you to listen and even hum along – a guaranteed lift of spirits!

Hum jo chalne lagein, chalne lagein hain ye raste.

9) Sarak Sarak – Ho Mann Jahan

Pakistanis are really reaching out with their songs and movies, and this song doesn’t fall behind. It is a unique one which will intrigue your friends and family if you decide to play it during your traverse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQPgAiwL02Q

10) Downeaster Alexa – Billy Joel

This song has the special characteristic of being hard to forget and having meaningful lyrics; Joel sings about the troubles of being a poor fisherman in the ultimate travel song.

Make sure you pick these songs for your next trip! After all, there is no medicine like music.