<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/579b00fc88e4a7d9068bb94a-2400/11290353413_e597804dae_o.jpg" alt="11290353413_e597804dae_o" data-mce-source="Christopher Kray/Flickr" data-link="https://www.flickr.com/photos/85208536@N02/11290353413/in/photolist-9chokj-oszQLe-icFNhW-bzScDG-icG1HK-mQbTa-icLzHN-8RxU5g-cqRGdG-8LLSGp-5PYRfJ-icLmTt-dqdUCG-8RxS6T-5VCFib-5Rx9zy-j2hEf9-9yz97W-4erpr1-bNLSBX-dvRTR5-4Mr9wR-4Fn12r-5txyFt-dvLk3c-icFWvN-icFHZf-cqRM63-oYJE8U-icLJ4U-esQ6JR-6vTBvN-icG9Ai-icFHZY-staZ95-icG45t-8LPVb9-4FmZST-9tyYgD-7b3Yhk-7b7MEC-6tBLSK-6kCoqQ-6zpEML-vWdpdG-e4tkV1-7b3Zba-4hsnac-8RyaMi-cQmihY" /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/85208536@N02/11290353413/in/photolist-9chokj-oszQLe-icFNhW-bzScDG-icG1HK-mQbTa-icLzHN-8RxU5g-cqRGdG-8LLSGp-5PYRfJ-icLmTt-dqdUCG-8RxS6T-5VCFib-5Rx9zy-j2hEf9-9yz97W-4erpr1-bNLSBX-dvRTR5-4Mr9wR-4Fn12r-5txyFt-dvLk3c-icFWvN-icFHZf-cqRM63-oYJE8U-icLJ4U-esQ6JR-6vTBvN-icG9Ai-icFHZY-staZ95-icG45t-8LPVb9-4FmZST-9tyYgD-7b3Yhk-7b7MEC-6tBLSK-6kCoqQ-6zpEML-vWdpdG-e4tkV1-7b3Zba-4hsnac-8RyaMi-cQmihY">Christopher Kray/Flickr</a></div></div></div>Today is <a href="http://tigerday.org/">International Tiger Day</a>, a day to celebrate these majestic, endangered wild cats that are renowned for their beautiful coats and black stripes. These elusive, solitary Asian creatures have long inspired awe. They are the <a href="http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/top10facts/594382/tigers-top-ten-things-international-tiger-day-india-bangladesh">national animal of Bangladesh, India</a>, Vietnam, Malaysia and South Korea. Every year, travelers flock to such places as <a href="http://www.responsiblevacation.com/vacations/tiger-safaris/travel-guide/best-place-to-see-tigers">Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh National Parks</a> in India just for a chance of spotting one of these creatures in their natural habitat. And yet, tigers are highly endangered and are listed on <a href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/15955/0">the IUCN red list</a>,Business Insider spoke with <a href="http://wcsindia.org/home/staff/">Ullas Karanth</a>, Director for Asia at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and tiger researcher, to learn more about these beautiful big cats and the threats they face today. Here are some of the most interesting things that we learned.

It's International Tiger Day - here are some incredible facts about these stunning wild cats

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/50072824.cms" /> Journeys mean so much more than the <keyword id="6393400" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="destination">destination</keyword>. Road trips are a living example. The joy and exhilaration of travelling to explore new destinations forms the essence of a road trip.' 
 
A road trip teaches you that life should be measured not in miles but in smiles. For a country as unique as India, one would be spoilt for choices when it comes to options for a road-trip. 
 
BI India presents you top 5 picks for the most enthralling road trips that’ll gift you priceless moments of fun and adventure. 
 
Manali – Leh 
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Distance: 475 kms 
Best Time: June – September 
 
Imagine driving through beautiful snow clad mountains and valleys with peace. This trip would offer you some of the most mesmerizing locations in the planet. This one packs in the rush of driving through tough terrains with the quaint beauty of the Himalayas. 
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Mumbai – <keyword id="826" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Goa">Goa</keyword> 
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Distance: 601 kms 
Best Time: October- March 
 
This one can be anything – an adventurous trip with friends or a romantic weekend drive with your partner. Goa is an awesome place to party, and the road that leads to it is equally fun. If you have a backseat as spacious as the <a href="http://www.marutisuzuki.com/ertiga.aspx">Maruti Ertiga</a>, let your friends stretch out as you ramp up the music, take your hand off the gear knob (thanks to the automatic transmission), and let the engine revv. National Highway 17 runs parallel to the west coast of the country and will enthrall you with it’s scenic beauty. 
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Bengaluru – Coorg 
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Distance: 250 kms 
Best Time: October- June 
 
This is one of the most interesting trips ever as it offers so much diversity. You cross city roads, off roads and hills as you make your way to Coorg. You can always stop by Mysore and Kabini Forest Reserve. Once you reach Coorg, it’s forest, Tea, Coffee and Spices. 
 
Don’t break a sweat over fuel costs with cost-efficient cars like the <a href="http://www.marutisuzuki.com/ertiga.aspx">Maruti Ertiga</a> as you indulge in a refreshing long weekend. 
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Guwahati – Tawang 
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Distance: 521 kms 
Best Time: March- October 
 
The North-East is a bounty of untouched wilderness. This one lets you meander your way through blissful monasteries, pristine waterfalls and breathtaking valleys. You will be stunned at the divinity you experience as you connect with nature. 
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Delhi – Ranthambore 
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Distance: 396 kms 
Best Time: October- June 
 
This 7-8 hours drive from the capital city would land you amidst India’s national animals! 
 
National Highway 8 is only one of the ways to get there. You can stop by Jaipur or at the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary as you gear up to the whacky wildlife adventure among Tigers. Great if you have Push button start on your car. 
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