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Wayanad: through Bandipur
Bangalore→Wayanad (Kalpetta)

Wayanad: through Bandipur

Mysuru, Gundlupet and then the forest highway through Bandipur into Kerala's green hills. Time it right: the forest road closes to traffic at night.

Mysuru, Gundlupet and then the forest highway through Bandipur into Kerala's green hills. Time it right: the forest road closes to traffic at night.

Distance281 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~7 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonSep – MayIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

Ride details

Road typeVia Mysuru, Gundlupet and NH 766
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayEasy to find
Mostly smooth

Good roads to Mysuru and Gundlupet. The Bandipur stretch of NH 766 is closed from 9 pm to 6 am and has many speed breakers; don't stop for animals. Past Sulthan Bathery the Kerala roads are narrower and busier.

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