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Munnar: a climb through tea hills
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Munnar: a climb through tea hills

Backwaters give way to a steady climb through tea estates. The last stretch is all curves — the part you came for.

Backwaters give way to a steady climb through tea estates. The last stretch is all curves — the part you came for.

Distance121 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~4 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonSep – MarIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

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Map of the road from Kochi to MunnarMap of the road from Kochi to Munnar
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Ride details

Road typeNH 85
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayEasy to find
Mixed conditions

Mostly good and motorable, with some rough/patchy sections and ongoing roadwork, especially around Neriamangalam–Adimali and the Munnar ghat section.

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