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Thekkady: into the spice hills
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Thekkady: into the spice hills

Across the plains via Pala, then up the KK Road through Mundakayam and Peermade to Kumily's spice gardens and the Periyar reserve.

Across the plains via Pala, then up the KK Road through Mundakayam and Peermade to Kumily's spice gardens and the Periyar reserve.

Distance155 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~4 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonSep – MayIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

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Two-wheeler road from Google Maps. Roads close and change, so check the route on the day you ride.

Ride details

Road typeVia Pala, then NH 183 (KK Road)
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayEasy to find
Mostly smooth

Busy two-lane roads to Pala and Ponkunnam, then NH 183 climbs steadily after Mundakayam through long, well-surfaced bends. Buses and trucks to Tamil Nadu use it, and fog is common around Peermade in the monsoon.

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