A short ride from Kozhikode made special by the Thamarassery churam, nine hairpins with the Malabar coast spread out below.
Distance71 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~2 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonSep – MayIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating
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Ride details
Road typeNH 766 via Thamarassery
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayEasy to find
Fuel stopsApprox. 53
MechanicsApprox. 35
HospitalsApprox. 140
Mixed conditions
NH 766 is a busy two-lane road to the foot of the ghat. The churam's nine hairpins are steep and packed with trucks and buses, and traffic blocks are common at weekends and after slides. The viewpoint at the top gets crowded.
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