Travelling by road gives you a direct emotional contact with Mother Nature than any other form. Your face can feel the chill breeze, breathe fresh non-contaminated air, and I bet you would often take Chaai breaks to see the serene view of those places. Leh Ladakh and the Spiti Valley are not the only scenic roads in India. We have a stupendous number of roads that are not sung for their fame. We have listed out places you wish to take a quick disappearance from Metro and hide in the green meadow surrounded by roads.
- Pollachi to Valparai
- Chennai to Pondicherry
- Kolli Hills to Bangalore
- Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi
- Coorg to Munnar
- Vizag to Arakku Valley
- Ooty to Masinagudi
- Dandeli to Goa
Pollachi to Valparai:
The climate in Pollachi will be pleasant and enduring throughout the year. Coimbatore to Pollachi travel is also an eye-catching and scenic retreat experience. Start from Pollachi and take an adventurous 41 bends and turns to reach Valparai. The ride would be an escapade, and it would often require an adrenaline rush. If you are travelling from Kerala, reaching Valparai would also be more interesting by taking the route of Chalakudy- Athirapally – Sholayar and finally to Valparai. While you cross Chalakudy, when you hear a majestic roaring of waterfalls cascading from huge rocks, it is undoubtedly the Athirapally falls route.
Tamilnadu route: Pollachi – Aliyar – Attakadi – Valparai
Kerala route: Chalakudy- Athirapally – Sholayar – Valparai
Chennai to Pondicherry:
Had a whole long, hectic week and barely need an escape from your tiring, chaotic routine work. Here comes an opportunity to secrete serotonin to feel happiness. Take a bike ride from Chennai to Pondicherry on the East Coast Road that runs along the Bay of Bengal Coastline. On your way, there are lots of picturesque places like Kovalam beach, Portuguese Catholic church and Alamparai fort. Ride along the coast of the Bay of Bengal and reach a French colony, which is famous for its beaches and liquor. Take a break and go to “Give time a break” – Pondicherry Tourism Department slogan.
Route: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Cuddalore – Pondicherry
Kolli Hills to Bangalore:
Not interested in spending your weekend like a sloth by Zipping and Zapping from Facebook and Netflix. Tired of your routine chaotic week, thinking about badly needing a break from your demanding work. Here is my suggestion: take a bike ride, say a big ADIEU to the metro and ride on the adventurous 70 bends and turns of the route. The ride would be a notable one if you like to ride on hills. Kolli Hills is the nearest hill station to Bangalore. This 5-hour ride from Bangalore is worth the view, as nature is at its best, with the foggy and breezy wind flowing through your face.
Route: Bangalore – Hosur – Dharmapuri – Salem – Rasipuram – Kolli hills
Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi:
Tired of being in metro cities for your whole lifetime, thinking about a religious yet relaxed out. Here is your desired trip from Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi. On the way, you can visit Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s memorial and pay tribute to our simple yet great human of technology. The route would be out of this world, with surrounding water on both sides, clear sky, and it would be just an open road. This ride would make you forget that you were in India. Check the weather before you start your trip. Don’t forget to dip yourself in the holy water and get yourself fully energised.
Coorg to Munnar:
Coorg/Madikeri, known as the ‘Scotland of India’, has gained its name for its climate. Coffee and tea plantations are wholly penetrated here. Sip a cup of tea in the cool climate of Coorg or Kodagu. Ride from Coorg to Munnar via Ooty and Masinagudi, Bandipur and Mudumalai wildlife. The ride would be splendid and have many stops with breathtaking scenic views. Ooty to Masinagudi ride is a pure nature view, and I bet you would really enjoy the ride. The total distance from Coorg to Munnar is 550 km, which is long, yet you won’t feel tired because Mother Nature won’t let you feel tired.
Route: Coorg – Mysore – Tiruppur – Udumalpet – Munnar
Ooty to Masinagudi:
Ooty to Masinagudi is a must-try route in our list for its nature, climate and hills. You would be flat through the green meadows. On this route, you would take the Bison Valley viewpoint. There, the view would be sumptuous, and I bet you would spend at least 20 minutes there, even though you were in a hurry. As both places are hill stations, be prepared to keep yourself warm. Take often breaks to taste the tea of Ooty tea and Varkki (Supplement for tea). Near Masinagudi, there exists Mudhumalai, which gains its fame for wildlife sanctuaries and elephants. Walk with elephants for an adrenaline rush in your stomach.
Route: Ooty – Mavanalla – Masinagudi
Dandeli to Goa:
An adventure seeker’s paradise. It is the journey of adventure to relax. Once you are done with all the adventure activities in Dandeli, transfer to Goa to feel the breeze and beaches of Goa. On the way, you can visit the Bhagavan wildlife sanctuary at Mollem if you have a fondness for animals. Get yourself tanned on the beaches of Goa by exposing yourself to the rays of the sun. It is the quick getaway from your metropolitan clangour to the pristine beaches of Goa. Shift your vision from a dull lighting laptop screen to pleasant nature-loving sights on your route.
Route: Dandeli – Vitnal – Kamare – Castlerock – Mollem – Goa
Vizag to Arakku valley:
Tired of being soaked in the beaches of Vizag and ever thought about needing a change. Here is our suggestion of taking a ride to see the green environment. Once you cross Srungavarapu Kota, nicknamed as “S.kota”, you can see the start of the green meadow carpet. Once you get into it, your skin can feel the sudden climate change from warm to chill, your way would become foggy and breathe the breeze air on your nostrils. On your way, you can visit Katiki/Katika waterfalls, which are just 7 km from Borra caves. Continue your journey and have frequent stops to enjoy the scenic nature of the hills and also to taste the perfect chai. Finally reach Arakku valley and don’t forget to take a picture of Arakku that will be the green souvenir of this trip.
Route: Vizag – Kothavalasa – Srungavarapu kota – Bowdara – Pandrangi – Arakku valley
Conclusion
This blog introduces you to few of the finest route tours, South India has to offer. These road trips are perfect for adventure, solace, and introspection through breath-taking landscapes. Helmet on and drive away.
