Through Pollachi and past Aliyar dam, then 40 hairpins climbing into tea estates and rainforest. Lion-tailed macaques often sit by the road.
Distance105 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~3 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonSep – MayIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating
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Ride details
Road typeNH 83 to Pollachi, then SH 78 via Aliyar
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Fuel stopsApprox. 29
MechanicsApprox. 6
HospitalsApprox. 181
Mostly smooth
Easy highway to Pollachi. From Aliyar the ghat has 40 numbered hairpins, narrow with steep drops and buses. Elephants use this road, so keep your distance. Valparai has needed an e-pass since November 2025; you can get one at the Aliyar checkpost.
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