Kolli Hills — Namakkal's 70 HairpinBends.
Distance
120 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,300 m
Kolli Hills — Namakkal's 70 Hairpin Bends.
A day loop from the fort town of Namakkal up one of India's most notorious ghat roads — 70 continuous hairpin bends earning Kolli Malai the nickname "Mountain of Death". The reward at the top is a cool plateau of pineapple fields, waterfalls and forest temples.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance120 km
Days1
Total climb1,300 m
DifficultyChallenging
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The route.
NamakkalStart · Fort town at the base. Fill the tank here — fuel on the plateau is scarce.
Kolli Hills 70 Hairpin BendsMountain Pass · The famous ascent: 70 numbered hairpins in quick succession. Concentrate, use engine braking on the way down, and watch for buses.
SemmeduRestaurant · Plateau headquarters village — the place to eat and pick up water before exploring.
Agaya Gangai FallsPhoto Spot · A 300ft waterfall reached by 1,196 steps down through the forest. Leave the bike safely and take your time.
NamakkalEnd · Descend the 70 bends before dusk and finish back in Namakkal.
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