Road Trip Diary – Bangalore To Munnar

After ticking off all the top weekend destinations from our travel list ( Read : Top 5 Weekend getaways from Bangalore) and lot of brain storming on finding a perfect destination to spend our long weekend, we zeroed down on one of the top-most tourist destination of Kerala – Munnar, famous for lush greenery, scenic views, home-made chocolates and plenty of view points.

Munnar is 476 Km from Bangalore and the drive is one of the best with breathtaking views, hairpin bends, stiff climbs accompanied by waterfalls, windmills, tea estate and much more.

We started at 5:00 am from Bangalore taking the route via Hosur -> Salem -> Chinar to Munnar, crossing lot of toll gates and taking breaks to feed our lenses, we reached at 7:00 pm in the evening and were welcomed by drizzle.

Here are some of the best things that we experienced whilst on our road trip from Bangalore to Munnar.

So, capitulate yourself with us as we take you to on a sojourn to one of the most stunning hill station of Kerala. 

Road Trip Diary – Bangalore To Munnar

1. The Drive Itself

The drive is amazing as the roads are awesome as most part you are going to drive on the highway  (NH7) not even that, the state highways are also good and well maintained with lots of coconut trees on either side of the road. Stock yourself with eateries and hit the road with your favorite travel songs on.

2. Endless Windmills 

on either sides of roads stretch for more than kilometers. I was fascinated to see so many windmills running together . On the other note, after bit of googling found that Tamil Nadu generates 6000 W while Kerala 32 W wind power from windmills. Isn’t that cool!!!

3. Zillions of  Breathtaking waterfalls

one after other will keep you glued throughout the journey. #MonsoonMagic 

Skip the popular ones and find a waterfall with no one around for miles.

The undulating forest landscape looked beautiful with trees, small trickling streams and wooden bridges adds an extra charm to the place. 

4. Tea Gardens to accompany you 

Rolling hills are carpeted by manicured tea gardens. As far as eye can see there is greenery all around. You would be awed by the spectacular scenic beauty on every turn of the road.

Munnar is being one of the largest exporter of tea to all over the world.

5. Unexpected Surprises

might just pop out of nowhere. We met this cute baby elephant playing happily whilst mommy was busy in her own world.

6. Sampling Cuisines

Stop for lunch at some road side restaurant and devour yourself to hot cooked rice, spread on a banana leaf with rasam, shambhar, curd, beetroot, payasam 🙂 🙂 , a typical south indian cuisine.

7. Plenty of Scenic Views 

will tempt you to stop your car and capture the memories for a lifetime.

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Have you been to Munnar on a road trip ?

Share your favorite  experience with us in the below comment box.

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