​7 best road trips in the Western Ghats

Sep 20, 2024

By: Kapil Yadav

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​Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka

Famous for its coffee plantations, misty hills, Abbey Falls and Nagarhole National Park, a road trip to Coorg takes you through scenic countryside roads with views of lush green landscapes.

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​Chikmagalur, Karnataka

The road trip to Chikmagalur is known for its beautiful coffee estates, the Mullayanagiri Peak (the highest peak of Karnataka), Hebbe Falls and the Baba Budangiri range. The route is filled with picturesque hills and valleys.

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​Munnar, Kerala

Renowned for its tea gardens, Eravikulam National Park and the Mattupetty Dam, the road trip to Munnar takes you through the misty hills, making it a thrilling road trip.

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​Agumbe, Karnataka

Agumbe is a biodiversity hotspot, known for its rainforests, beautiful sunsets, and waterfalls like Barkana Falls. Although short, a road trip on this route is scenic and is an entirely different experience.

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​Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra

Mahabaleshwar is known for its strawberry farms and beautiful waterfalls like Dhobi Waterfall. This road trip on the Western Ghats is filled with hairpin bends and dense forests.

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​Lonavala & Khandala, Maharashtra

Lonavala and Khandala, near Mumbai, offer a picturesque getaway with lush valleys, waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints like Tiger Point, making for a charming road trip through the Sahyadri range.

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​Wayanad

Wayanad is known for its natural beauty, which includes hills, valleys and spice plantations. This region is also home to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Edakkal Caves. A road trip to this spot is filled with picturesque landscapes.

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