Highway to Salem, then past Rasipuram to the foot of the hills and 70 numbered hairpins in one climb. Much quieter than Yercaud.
Distance275 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~7 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonSep – MarIdeal time to ride
DifficultyExperiencedOverall rating
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Ride details
Road typeVia Salem and Rasipuram, then the Kolli ghat
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for2 days
Places to stayLimited
Mostly smooth
Good highway to Salem and on past Rasipuram. The ghat from Karavalli is narrow, with 70 tight hairpins, steep in places, and shared with buses and local traffic. Brakes work hard on the way down, so use engine braking.
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