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Beautiful route. Roads are reasonably good & this has to be done during Dec-Jan season as mist would add beauty to those ALL GREEN roads |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() AArgee, Nelliyampathy is close to Nemmara (Clocse to Palakkad). Recall Laluk's TL. |
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| ![]() Hi, I'm planning to drive to Munnar from Coimbatore during this weekend. Though i have driven hills, this is my first trip to Munnar. Would like to know, 1. The current road conditions between Udumalaipettai and Munnar 2. How would you rate the difficulty of the hill road to Munnar, compared to CBE-OOTY, CBE-MYSORE(via DHIMBAM), CBE-VALPARAI? 3. Estimated travel time between Udumalai and Munnar 4. One of the days during the trip, considering driving to Thekady from Munnar. Are the roads good in that stretch? Is it a trip that i can make and get back to Munnar? Or is there a better route to return to Coimbatore from Thekkadi? I might get to take a Scorpio for the trip, but if does not work out, will settle for my own Santro. Should Santro be good enough for this trip? Please help with anything else i need to be aware of during this trip. Regs Harris |
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Dhimbam road is also very smooth and not very steep Valparai has lots of sharp curves. Climb to Munnar is not steep, but roads are narrower than all others, no steep valleys, not difficult for even a not-so-experienced driver. Quote:
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110 kms can be covered in 3 hours. You can go and return the same day. Except that boat timings may be unsuitable since best wildlife sightings are possible only during early morning and evening You can return to Coimbatore faster from Thekkady via Kumbam, Theni, Periakulam, SEmbatti, Ottanchatram, Palani, Udumalaipet & Pollachi. You should take 5-6 hours to cover the 280 kms. I might get to take a Scorpio for the trip, but if does not work out, will settle for my own Santro. Should Santro be good enough for this trip? | ||||
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Unless you have a specific reason for going via Calicut / Wayanad, the route suggested by HVK would be the best one to take - If you leave early from Cochin and get past Coimbatore byepass (and preferably Avinashi) before heavy traffic begins, you should be able to do the trip in about 8 or max 9 hours. Via Calicut it'll take you at least 2-3 hours more. |
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Yes, you're right (Swifted Nelliyampathy via Valparai), I should've searched in it. But that was not my priority. Thanks Ampere. | ||
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This would be my first roadtrip after joining T-Bhp, will post a nice Travelogue with loads of pictures. ![]() Any tips on what all to take note of while on the trip so that I dont miss out on posting anything that might help fellow newbie T-Bhpians on their next trip? | ||
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Turn off NH47 at Chalakudy (40 kms from Kochi/Ernakulam), and go 35 kms to Atirapalli (and 5 more for Vazhachal), and return the same way to Chalakudy and resume your journey on NH47. |
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On the way back he could take the Chalakudy road and join back NH47 there. | ||
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Hi, You will! But give way, if they are coming towards you or behind you. The sooner, the better! That's all. The drive is very scenic. Your Santro should be fine. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Hi, South of Alleppey, from about 15kms, there is a bad stretch of almost 6 to 7 kms which has nice huge potholes. Most of them are in the centre of the road, right now. Another stretch to be careful is the 2 or 3 kms south of Thottappally spillway bridge. |
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Thanks a lot for the heads up mate. Two more caution points into my book. Noticed that you are from Alleppey. Any suggestions on which(type?) House Boat to book? | ||
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