Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries

dreamdiesel · 20th April 2011, 13:07

Hotel Gayathri High Class Veg and Non Veg (nothing fancy but delicious meals) at Kangeyam (near the bus stand) is a good option for lunch if you happen to pass Kangeyam around noon. Also similar standard hotel available in Dharapuram and Udumalpet Town.

Hotel Annapoorna Veg near Misha Holiday Home. Also had dinner couple of times at Hotel Hillview (Slightly expensive)

neo45007 · 20th April 2011, 14:37

Bangalore - Salem - Dindigul - Theni - Poppara - Munnar is the fastest route right now.

Till Dindigul - you have NH7 and then its two lane road.

Going via Udumalaipet - Marayoor will take more time due to longer ghat section and two lane roads right after Perundurai.

Whereas, while coming back you should take Marayoor - Perundurai route. (Since you will be driving down the hill).

Place to stay : "Ayur county Resort" - Value for money 2 day package and excellent location / views.

(If you take the bangalore - Theni - Munnar route as I suggested, this resort is 12 kms after Poppara)

Chalu · 20th April 2011, 16:53

So while going to munnar i will use :- Bangalore-Hosur-Salem-Namakkal-Karur-Dindugul-Theni-Munnar - Distance ? & time taken? pleas help

While coming back i hope i can use the more scenic route Munnar - Udumalpettai - perundurai -Salem - Bangalore

CBlazer · 21st April 2011, 11:06

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Originally Posted by prasad14

How was the weather in Munnar? Has the rain started over there? What about greenery in Marayoor forests.

RamP!

It was pretty warm at times. (Not a typical hill-station weather we experienced in Kodai) However, it rains every afternoon for sometime. On our last day of stay it rained heavily for almost 2 hours. I'm told this is normal in summer.

NPV · 14th May 2011, 13:24

Respected Team-BHPians,
I'm planning a road trip later this month from Bangalore to Munnar.

From what I have read here on Team-BHP posts, I think the route options are:
1. Bangalore - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Bhavani - Perundurai - Tirupur - Palladam - Udumalaippettai - Chinnar - Maraiyoor - Munnar

2. Bangalore - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Bhavani - Kangayam - Dharapuram - Udumalaippettai - Maraiyoor - Munnar

3. Bangalore - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Salem - Namakkal - Karur - Dindigul - Theni - Bodinaykanur - Munnar

Route # 3 is mostly on NH 7 and from my trip to Kodaikanal in 2009 I know the NH 7 route upto Dindigul is awesome but would like to get your opinions/advice about all the options above or any other better route.

Best Regards
Npv

hvkumar · 14th May 2011, 15:01

Route 3 is a good fast route to take to Munnar.
Others are also good, it is now your personal choice. Nothing much to choose from, each has its charm and advantages.

thalavoy · 14th May 2011, 15:41

Do 2 while going and 3 while coming

I did 2 & 2 for my last trip (Nov last year).

Sunney · 14th May 2011, 15:58

You can also come/ go through Kerala to have a swim in Arabian sea, and/or a one day 'Kettuvallom' (Large Canoe) back-water luxury trip enjoying Kerala special delicacies, veg or non.
Also if end of this month mostly you can experience monsoon showers in Kerala.

Then from Salem Coimbatore- Palghat- Trichur- Kochi-Kumarakom(Alleppey). At Kumarakom the Kettuvallam rendezvous. Come back to Kochi to Munnar.
If you can add one or two days it is an advantage; chances you will say Kumarakom experiance is better than Munnar.

NPV · 17th May 2011, 08:56

Thanks kumar sir, thalavoy and sunney.

I was planning to leave Blr on 20 May but accomodation is an issue with most hotels full that weekend. Also heard about a hartal on may 20 to protest fuel price hike so am looking at alternate options (to avoid Kerala).

ampere · 17th May 2011, 10:21

I would suggest, take the faster route while going (via NH7) and use the Marayoor-Udumalpet while coming back.

NPV · 17th May 2011, 11:06

Seems like another change of plan on the cards...
1. Friday May 20 Bangalore - Palakkad - Visit friends there
2. Saturday May 21 Palakkad - Munnar

Due to non-availability of rooms in most hotels/resorts, choice is only between Clouds Valley and Royal Retreat. Please let me know which one is better.

NPV · 17th May 2011, 12:07

Sorry, typo in previous message...
1. Friday May 20 Bangalore - Coimbatore - Visit friends there
2. Saturday May 21 Coimbatore - Munnar

Folks - if anyone has stayed at Clouds Valley or Royal Retreat please let me know your feedback. These are the only options right now.

ranjitp1 · 17th May 2011, 12:21

May 20 is indeed a hartal,so avoid all travel into kerala as Petrol pumps would be closed as well.

rameshnanda · 17th May 2011, 12:58

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Originally Posted by NPV

Sorry, typo in previous message...
1. Friday May 20 Bangalore - Coimbatore - Visit friends there
2. Saturday May 21 Coimbatore - Munnar

Folks - if anyone has stayed at Clouds Valley or Royal Retreat please let me know your feedback. These are the only options right now.

I will also be in Munnar on 21st and 22nd (Sat and Sun). Let us see if we can catch up. Mine is Exotica Red Punto.

For Coimbatore-Munnar, you route should be Coimbatore-Pollachi-Udumalpet-Munnar. I will also be taking the same route on Saturday morning. I would be doing Karur-Dharapuram-Udumalpet-Munnar.

NPV · 17th May 2011, 13:46

That's great rameshnanda. My car is Swift Dzire Blue. Will be at Clouds Valley, where are you staying at Munnar ?

20th April 2011, 13:07	#211
dreamdiesel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 61 Times	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries Hotel Gayathri High Class Veg and Non Veg (nothing fancy but delicious meals) at Kangeyam (near the bus stand) is a good option for lunch if you happen to pass Kangeyam around noon. Also similar standard hotel available in Dharapuram and Udumalpet Town. Hotel Annapoorna Veg near Misha Holiday Home. Also had dinner couple of times at Hotel Hillview (Slightly expensive)
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20th April 2011, 14:37	#212
neo45007 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 226 Thanked: 33 Times	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries Bangalore - Salem - Dindigul - Theni - Poppara - Munnar is the fastest route right now. Till Dindigul - you have NH7 and then its two lane road. Going via Udumalaipet - Marayoor will take more time due to longer ghat section and two lane roads right after Perundurai. Whereas, while coming back you should take Marayoor - Perundurai route. (Since you will be driving down the hill). Place to stay : "Ayur county Resort" - Value for money 2 day package and excellent location / views. (If you take the bangalore - Theni - Munnar route as I suggested, this resort is 12 kms after Poppara)
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20th April 2011, 16:53	#213
Chalu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 109 Thanked: 69 Times	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries So while going to munnar i will use :- Bangalore-Hosur-Salem-Namakkal-Karur-Dindugul-Theni-Munnar - Distance ? & time taken? pleas help While coming back i hope i can use the more scenic route Munnar - Udumalpettai - perundurai -Salem - Bangalore
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14th May 2011, 13:24	#215
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,264 Times	Bangalore - Munnar Route - Need help ! Respected Team-BHPians, I'm planning a road trip later this month from Bangalore to Munnar. From what I have read here on Team-BHP posts, I think the route options are: 1. Bangalore - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Bhavani - Perundurai - Tirupur - Palladam - Udumalaippettai - Chinnar - Maraiyoor - Munnar 2. Bangalore - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Bhavani - Kangayam - Dharapuram - Udumalaippettai - Maraiyoor - Munnar 3. Bangalore - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Salem - Namakkal - Karur - Dindigul - Theni - Bodinaykanur - Munnar Route # 3 is mostly on NH 7 and from my trip to Kodaikanal in 2009 I know the NH 7 route upto Dindigul is awesome but would like to get your opinions/advice about all the options above or any other better route. Best Regards Npv
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14th May 2011, 15:01	#216
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Re: Bangalore - Munnar Route - Need help ! Route 3 is a good fast route to take to Munnar. Others are also good, it is now your personal choice. Nothing much to choose from, each has its charm and advantages.
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14th May 2011, 15:41	#217
thalavoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 406 Thanked: 77 Times View My Garage	Re: Bangalore - Munnar Route - Need help ! Do 2 while going and 3 while coming I did 2 & 2 for my last trip (Nov last year).
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14th May 2011, 15:58	#218
Sunney BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Itanagar Posts: 186 Thanked: 63 Times	Re: Bangalore - Munnar Route - Need help ! You can also come/ go through Kerala to have a swim in Arabian sea, and/or a one day 'Kettuvallom' (Large Canoe) back-water luxury trip enjoying Kerala special delicacies, veg or non. Also if end of this month mostly you can experience monsoon showers in Kerala. Then from Salem Coimbatore- Palghat- Trichur- Kochi-Kumarakom(Alleppey). At Kumarakom the Kettuvallam rendezvous. Come back to Kochi to Munnar. If you can add one or two days it is an advantage; chances you will say Kumarakom experiance is better than Munnar.
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17th May 2011, 08:56	#219
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,264 Times	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries Thanks kumar sir, thalavoy and sunney. I was planning to leave Blr on 20 May but accomodation is an issue with most hotels full that weekend. Also heard about a hartal on may 20 to protest fuel price hike so am looking at alternate options (to avoid Kerala).
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17th May 2011, 10:21	#220
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,951 Thanked: 12,939 Times View My Garage	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries I would suggest, take the faster route while going (via NH7) and use the Marayoor-Udumalpet while coming back.
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17th May 2011, 11:06	#221
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,264 Times	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries Seems like another change of plan on the cards... 1. Friday May 20 Bangalore - Palakkad - Visit friends there 2. Saturday May 21 Palakkad - Munnar Due to non-availability of rooms in most hotels/resorts, choice is only between Clouds Valley and Royal Retreat. Please let me know which one is better.
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17th May 2011, 12:07	#222
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,264 Times	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries Sorry, typo in previous message... 1. Friday May 20 Bangalore - Coimbatore - Visit friends there 2. Saturday May 21 Coimbatore - Munnar Folks - if anyone has stayed at Clouds Valley or Royal Retreat please let me know your feedback. These are the only options right now.
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17th May 2011, 12:21	#223
ranjitp1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,712 Thanked: 1,926 Times	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries May 20 is indeed a hartal,so avoid all travel into kerala as Petrol pumps would be closed as well.
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17th May 2011, 13:46	#225
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,264 Times	re: Bangalore to Munnar : Route Queries That's great rameshnanda. My car is Swift Dzire Blue. Will be at Clouds Valley, where are you staying at Munnar ?
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