Weekend Journey to Munnar from Bangalore
There are multiple routes you can take to drive from Bangalore to Munnar and each of these roads have their own pros and cons. Certain routes will be lengthy but the roads will be better while some shorter routes will have stretches of potholed and dirt roads. Regardless of the road you take, the last leg of the journey will involve ghat roads, steep climbs and plenty of hair pins. Of the several routes from Bangalore to Munnar, the route through Kangeyam-Udumalaipetai is generally regarded as a good one as it is a good balance between journey length and road condition. The Route : Bangalore – Hosur – Salem – Perundurai – Dharapuram – Udumalaipettai- Marayoor – Munnar. Silk Road to Salem (195 km) :- This is an excellent highway and you will cross Hosur on the way. The trip should take around 3 hrs and there are 3-4 toll gates in the way. There are several good vegetarian restaurants on either side of the highway near Salem. Salem to Perundurai (80 km) :- Ride the NH47 towar...