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Chennai to Kolli Hills

Embark on a thrilling 830 km round-trip motorcycle ride from Chennai to the mystical Kolli Hills, renowned for its 70 hairpin bends. This 3-day adventure allows ample time to conquer the challenging ghat roads, explore the majestic Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, and visit the ancient Arapaleeswarar Temple. Ideal for solo riders seeking an exhilarating high-altitude experience, this trip is best enjoyed with a round-trip fuel budget of ₹2,500.

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📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Chennai → Namakkal

6:00 AM — Start from Chennai

Begin your ride early from Chennai. Fuel up and ensure your bike is ready for the long haul on GST Road.

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8:30 AM — Breakfast at Tindivanam

Breakfast at one of the vegetarian highway restaurants around Tindivanam, and a quick fuel check.

120 km

12:00 PM — Lunch near Ulundurpet

Stop for a quick lunch at one of the many highway restaurants or dhabas around Ulundurpet.

190 km

4:00 PM — Arrive in Namakkal

Reach Namakkal, the base town for Kolli Hills. Check into your accommodation and relax. Consider visiting the Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple in the evening.

360 km

Day 2: Kolli Hills Exploration

8:00 AM — Ride to Kolli Hills via 70 Hairpin Bends

Start your ascent from Namakkal towards Kolli Hills. Prepare for the exhilarating challenge of the 70 continuous hairpin bends. Ride cautiously.

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⚠️ Extreme caution required on the 70 hairpin bends; some stretches may be rough. Avoid night riding.

10:00 AM — Agaya Gangai Waterfalls & Arapaleeswarar Temple

Park your bike and embark on the 1200-step descent to the magnificent Agaya Gangai Waterfalls. Visit the ancient Arapaleeswarar Temple nearby.

50 km

⚠️ The 1200-step descent and ascent to Agaya Gangai Waterfalls requires good physical fitness.

1:00 PM — Explore Viewpoints & Lunch

Visit viewpoints like Seeku Parai for panoramic views. Enjoy local Kolli Hills cuisine at a small eatery.

60 km

3:00 PM — Descend Kolli Hills & Return to Namakkal

Carefully descend the 70 hairpin bends. Head back to Namakkal for your overnight stay.

100 km

⚠️ Maintain caution during descent, especially on narrow bends.

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Day 3 · Namakkal → Chennai

370 km · 7-8 hours · 4 timed stops

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8:00 AMStart return ride from Namakkal0 km

After breakfast, begin your ride back towards Chennai on NH44.

+ 3 more stops in this day

  • Remaining itinerary1 day · 4 stops
  • Per-day cost breakdownfuel ₹2,500 +
  • Packing list for this route29 items
  • Offline PDF + navigationincluded

30 days · every trip · no auto-renew · refund policy

💰 Cost Breakdown

Estimated Total₹5,050 - ₹8,200
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📋 Packing Checklist

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Tuned for this route's terrain, weather, and altitude.