So.. here is the list. Count how many have you rode through.
1. Nice Road, Bengaluru:
It is one road that probably every biker must have hit and it is an awesome experience... but but but.. just in case you have not, then pick your bike right now and experience it.
2. Nanjangud to Ooty via Gudalur
The Highlight of this route is the amazingly beautiful ride through the Amazing Bandipur National Park.
If you happen to ride sometime in Monsoons, you might get to ride above the clouds if you are lucky.
This is going to be an Amazing Ride, I must tell you.
Do not forget to savor the amazing varieties to tea offered at a tea vendor in these gardens.
3. Masinagudi to Ooty (Hairpin Bend Route)
There is one more route to visit Ooty and that is via MasinaGudi and you can take this route without missing the fun of Bandipur and Madumalai National Parks. This is also called as Hairpin-bend road because you will get a lot of them on this route.
4. Bangalore to Ooty via Chamarajanagar
We took this route while returning from Ooty and found it an awesome alternative to the Myosre route. But I didn't take any Photograph on this route but yes, you will get Shivanasamudram falls on the way. Do try it once, I promise you won't be disappointed.
5. Ooty to Avalanche:
I asked a lot of people who had traveled to Ooty about Avalanche Lake but very few knew about it. I was shocked when I myself went there. It is way too amazing to be missed. Its all green all around.
I wish I could leave my bike there and glide down this valley.
This is the Avalanche Lake and you can not get closer than this. It is Deepak standing there with his bull. Most amazing part of it is that you can take your bike into the water too. We saw many locals who were washing their vehicles.
It was taken on the bridge between Avalanche and Emerald lakes. This one was on the Emerald side.
6. Gudalur to Nilambur:
We traveled it during the monsoons and it was raining heavily all the time. So, there is no photograph to prove you the awesomeness of this route. But you have to believe it.
7. Pollachi to Palani:
You will hit this road while going to Kodaikanal from Ooty via Coimbatore. I could have written as Ooty to Kodai, but then this particular stretch couldn't have been highlighted. Your best companions on this amazing stretch of road will be the windmills on both sides.
8. Udumalpet to Munnar (Heaven):
Udumalai or Udumalpet or Udumalaipettai is a small town located along the foothills of Anamalai Hills. This is according to me is the best way to go to Munnar. It starts with Chinnar wildlife sanctuary and as soon as you complete the sanctuary, the amazing world of tea gardens welcome you.
9. Munnar to Dindigul
If you ever go to Munnar from Bangalore, the best is to enter via Udumalpet and then return via Dindigul. In that case this would be the return from Munnar. Highlight of this route is the Z-road while going from poopara to Bodi and a lot of rocky hills in different shapes and sizes.
10. Kanyakumari to Bangalore:
Apart from the windmills, you will also find a lot of Sunflower farms on the way. Don't forget to capture one such shot if you happen to stop by them. It is one of my all time favorite shots.
11. Kochi to Allepey - through the villages:
12. Mysore to Madikeri:
This is one amazing road and images show it all.
Do not miss the mangoes on the way.
13. Coorg to Bekal Beach:
If you desire to feel what a tropical rain forest looks like, this is a great option. Once you cross Jalsoor, dense forests start and the light struggles to hit the road directly. Sound level is too high because of insects and birds. Above all, there is a river flowing beside the road, though you wont be able to see it because of forest cover.
14. Bangalore to Goa via Shimoga and Honavar:
15. Munnar to Thekkady:
Hills, blind curves, lakes, tea gardens etc. It has everything that takes a journey to be awesome.
16. Kodaikanal to Palani:
We entered Kodai via dindigul and then returned via Palani. The journey towards Kodai was tiring and boring because of the traffic the locals parking their vehicles anywhere for picnic and then littering the forests which also attracts a lot of macaques and baboons. So, I didn't mention that ride but the return towards Palani was fantastic: clean, narrow hilly road almost empty throughout. Once you get down to the plains, you will be amazed by the frequent sight of elephants on the road. I wish I could have photographed more but sun was setting and we had some distance to cover.
17. Bengaluru to Sawandurga:
It is around 60km from center of Bengaluru city and is just a morning ride. On the way to sawandurga, you will find Manchanabele Dam, It is so calm and serene. Now days entry is restricted but still try if the gate is opened. Enjoy the fun if you are lucky.
18. Hogenekkal falls:
It is one of the most amazing destinations around Bengaluru.
If you have stayed in the city and never visited this place, it is a matter of shame or you are not fond of traveling. But then if you are fond of riding, then do have to plan a ride.
There are several routes and the best one is via Anekal > Thally > Denkanitottai > Anchetty. It might surprise you and some places when there will be no tarred road for kilometers altogether. Situation might have improved now but I'm not sure.19. Honavar to Chikamaglur via Bhadra Wildlife sanctuary
It starts with the NH-66 (earlier called as NH17) then enters into the western Ghats through Kundapura then cross Agumbe and Sringeri to reach Chikamaglur. National highway is good but still you can't speed up because of the traffic.
When you enter the forests, road is not good but decent enough to ride for a biker but it might test you at some occasions. You will find a lot of baboons while crossing the forests sometimes in herds of hundreds. Be careful. You will also find a lot of rubber plantations on the way.
20. Road along the Maravanthe beach:
This could have been covered in the previous point but this is too good not to be highlighted. Sea on one side of the road and river on the other, what else could a rider need?
21. Kochi to Kanyakumari:
One hell of a road. If you want to test your patience, driving skills and perseverance, this is the road to be tried. It is like riding hundreds of kilometers through a city. You can never take the traffic lightly but then the question is that why would someone ride such a road? It is because of the places to visit around it. Throughout the journey, you are always a few kilometers away from the beach, whenever you feel tired, just turn and hit the ocean and relax.
22. Kochi to Calicut:
There will be a lot of local fishermen. Try communicating with them if possible. It will be a new experience and if you are lucky, you might get a boat ride into the sea.
23. Calicut to Mysore via Wayanad
Its a ride uphill till Vythiri. Road is bad almost all the time because of continuous rains. It will be adventure most of the times because of rain. You might encounter dense fog sometimes. Once you cross Kalpetta, there wont be much of hilly terrain. Here too you have to cross a few kilometers of Bandipur National Park but we never found anything watchable on the way. Then reach Gundlupet and have coffee at that famous CCD.
24. Rameshwaram / DhanushKodi:
Is any description needed?
25. Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram (East Coast Road):
Another Awesome road to ride on.
26. Bangalore to Shravanabelagola:
Amazing 4 lane highway and then a good road through the countryside.
27. Kolli Hills Road:
Nothing great about it but it is a must if you are a lover of hairpin bends. This road is all about bends.
28. Nandi Hills :
So, what's your score ? Do share your score with us.
We must have missed a lot of other amazing roads, let us know if you have any.All the best for your rides and ride safely.
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