Did a solo bike ride to Munnar, clocking 400KMs overall. The road is in very good condition from Adimali except few broken patches. I did not stop at the town and drove directly towards Marayoor side, crossing Kannan Devan hills. It is a scenic route with greenery all over the place.
On the way to Munnar Kannan Devan Hills, Munnar Jacaranda trees in Munnar Green Landscapes of Munnar
Evening I drove towards Mattupetty side, the road condition is not so good here. See the pictures below of the same place taken at a gap of 11 years after my last trip to Munnar in 2010.
Mattupetty Dam 2021 Mattupetty Dam 2010
From there I headed further towards Top station reaching almost Tamil Nadu. In the picture below, you can see wind mills of Theni district behind the tall mountains.
Near Top Station, Munnar. Munnar tea plantations Munnar evening
Next day morning I drove towards Devikulam, roads are being widened here. Got the benefit of morning’s smooth sunlight.
Tea plantations, Munnar Munnar morning Sunrise in Munnar
Munnar Road conditions
- Adimali – Munnar: Very good, occasional small towns otherwise empty forest
- Munnar – Marayoor: Very good, scenic route with tea plantations both side. Best for morning/evening ride
- Munnar – Mattupetty: Average. Roads covered with lot of trees, so suitable for noon ride. Tea plantations post Kundala
- Munnar – Devikulam: wide roads being constructed for few KMs. Good for a short drive, residential area post that.
Wow awesome.
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