BangaloreHorsley HillsHorsley Hills: a quick Andhra climb
Out past Chintamani into dry Andhra country and up a short ghat to a small hill station with eucalyptus and big views over the plains.
144 km ~4 hrs Oct – Mar
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BangaloreOotyOoty from Bangalore: the Bandipur way
Through Mysuru, Bandipur and Mudumalai, then up through Gudalur to the Nilgiris. The most scenic weekend from Bangalore, and the one with the most rules.
298 km ~8 hrs Sep – May
BangaloreWayanad (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.
281 km ~7 hrs Sep – May
BangaloreKabiniKabini: elephants on the backwaters
Through Mysuru and HD Kote to the Kabini backwaters, between Nagarhole and Bandipur. The slowest weekend from Bangalore, and that is the point.
199 km ~5 hrs Oct – May
NagpurTadoba (Moharli)Tadoba: Nagpur's tiger country
South on NH 44, then forest-edge roads to Moharli, the main gate of Maharashtra's best-known tiger reserve. Safaris need booking well ahead.
143 km ~4 hrs Oct – Apr
Chhatrapati SambhajinagarAjanta CavesAjanta Caves: a morning ride to the murals
North from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) on the Jalgaon road to the painted Buddhist caves. Go early, and not on a Monday, when they are shut.
96 km ~2 hrs Jul – Mar
PuneHarihareshwarHarihareshwar: down Tamhini to the sea
Over Tamhini Ghat and down into the Konkan to a temple town on the coast. The ghat makes the ride; the beach at the end is a bonus.
172 km ~4 hrs Oct – Mar
PuneKaas PlateauKaas Plateau: the flower season ride
Down NH 48 to Satara and up a winding road to a plateau covered in wildflowers each September. Book your slot online if you are going at the weekend.
136 km ~3 hrs Sep – Oct
PuneVarandha GhatVarandha Ghat: Bhor to the Konkan edge
Through Bhor and up to the ghat where the Sahyadri drops to the Konkan. Go in September or October, after the monsoon closures, while the falls still run.
105 km ~3 hrs Sep – Feb
PuneTamhini GhatTamhini Ghat: Pune's monsoon favourite
Past Mulshi lake into a ghat road lined with waterfalls in the rain. Short enough for a morning, and the view down into the Konkan is worth the stop.
64 km ~2 hrs Jun – Oct
MumbaiTarkarliTarkarli: the long Konkan run
Most of the Konkan coast in one long ride, ending at Malvan's clear water and Sindhudurg fort. Break it at Chiplun and take your time.
487 km ~11 hrs Oct – Mar
MumbaiDiveagarDiveagar: the slow Konkan coast
Down the Mumbai–Goa highway to Mangaon, then small coastal roads to a quiet beach among areca and coconut groves. Stay the night and eat the local fish.
194 km ~5 hrs Oct – Mar
MumbaiIgatpuriIgatpuri: up the Kasara ghat
Out of Mumbai on the Nashik highway and up the Kasara ghat to a town of lakes, forts and monsoon waterfalls. A classic Sunday ride in the rain.
133 km ~3 hrs Jun – Feb
SuratSaputaraSaputara: Gujarat's ghat road
Through the Dang forests to Gujarat's hill station, with a proper ghat climb at the end. Best in the monsoon, when the hills turn green and the falls run.
157 km ~4 hrs Jul – Feb
BhujWhite Rann (Dhordo)White Rann: Bhuj to the salt desert
A flat, empty road north from Bhuj to the salt desert at Dhordo. Best at sunset or under a full moon, and you need a permit.
81 km ~2 hrs Nov – Mar